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Advancements in understanding and treating psoriasis: a comprehensive review of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches.

Sai Chakith M R, Sushma Pradeep, Manu Gangadhar, Chaithra Maheshwari N, Shuaib Pasha, Shiva Prasad Kollur, Nagashree S, Chandan Shivamallu, Satish Allur Mallanna

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Review in PeerJ, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

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.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

12 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. [Elephantine Psoriasis. A case report].Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Sai Chakith M RDepartment of Pharmacology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.ORCID 0009-0007-0535-0324
Sushma PradeepDepartment of Radio Diagnosis, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Manu GangadharDepartment of Pharmacology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Chaithra Maheshwari NDepartment of Microbiology, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Shuaib PashaDepartment of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Shiva Prasad KollurSchool of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Nagashree SDepartment of Information Science and Engineering, JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Chandan ShivamalluDepartment of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.ORCID 0000-0002-1886-139X
Satish Allur MallannaDepartment of Pharmacology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide. This condition is characterized by scaly, red patches of skin that can be painful, itchy, and disfiguring. This non-contagious illness forms plaques and accelerates the dermal cell's life cycle. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge on psoriasis, covering its definition, prevalence, causes, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment options. The psychosocial impact of psoriasis on patients and their coping mechanisms is also explored. Biologic agents, which target specific cytokines involved in psoriasis pathogenesis, have revolutionized psoriasis treatment and have significantly improved patient outcomes. However, effective and safe treatments for moderate to severe psoriasis are still needed. Future research directions include the development of biomarkers for predicting disease severity and treatment response, investigating new therapeutic targets like the microbiome and epigenetics, and leveraging advancements in technology and genomics for deeper insights into psoriasis pathogenesis and treatment. This study summarizes the key aspects of psoriasis, including its epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical traits, disease burden, and management. However, further research is needed to improve treatment outcomes and enhance the quality of life for patients affected by this complex condition.

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PsoriasisHumansQuality of LifeAutoimmunityCytokinesInterleukinKeratinocytesNF-κB signaling pathwayPsoriasisSTAT signaling pathwaysTNF

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PMID40321825
PMCPMC12047224

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