ReviewSkin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)2024
A comparison of the safety and efficacy of tapinarof and roflumilast topical therapies in the management of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis.
Review in Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
What it found
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
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Who cites it
7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) as a novel topical immunomodulatory therapy for psoriasis: bridging the therapeutic gap in moderate disease.Extracellular vesicles and circulating nucleic acids · 2026Review
- Application of Trichoscopy and Novel Non-Invasive Imaging Techniques in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Scalp Psoriasis.Psoriasis (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Review
- Repurposing Old Drugs: Roflumilast as a Promising Therapeutic Option for Plaque Psoriasis.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Review
- The Therapeutic Potential of Extracellular Vesicles in Psoriasis Treatment: Mechanisms, Applications, and Prospects.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Tapinarof Nanogels as a Promising Therapeutic Approach.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
- Therapeutic Advancements in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- A comparison of the safety and efficacy of tapinarof and roflumilast topical therapies in the management of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis.Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2024Review
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6 authors.
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Abstract
introductionPsoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease. First-line topical treatments include steroids, calcineurin inhibitors, vitamin D analogs, and anthralin. Recently, novel topical therapeutics like tapinarof and roflumilast have emerged with unique anti-inflammatory mechanisms and promising efficacy profiles. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis review utilized PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science databases to identify recent studies on tapinarof and roflumilast. Criteria focused on efficacy, safety profiles, and therapeutic roles in psoriasis treatment.
resultsFour primary literature articles were identified for tapinarof and five for roflumilast. Both drugs demonstrated strong efficacy with minimal adverse events in treating mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis. Tapinarof showed more frequent but mild adverse effects, while roflumilast had less frequent but more severe side effects. DISCUSSION: Tapinarof and roflumilast offer once-daily dosing and successful treatment in restricted areas, potentially enhancing patient adherence. Cost remains a limiting factor, necessitating future comparative studies to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness between the two drugs.
conclusionTapinarof and roflumilast present promising topical treatments for psoriasis, showing efficacy and manageable safety profiles. Further research is crucial to fully elucidate their comparative benefits and drawbacks in clinical practice.
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