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Biologic and small molecule therapies for psoriasis in individuals with Down syndrome: Two cases and a systematic review.

Michal Moshkovich, Jonah W Perlmutter, Ronald Vender

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Michal MoshkovichTemerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7612-3950
Jonah W PerlmutterTemerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Ronald VenderFaculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.

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Abstract

Down syndrome (DS), also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic condition linked to a higher prevalence of skin disorders, including psoriasis, which affects up to 8% of individuals. DS patients with psoriasis present unique management considerations, including a theoretical increased risk of infectious complications with immunosuppressive therapies. This report includes two cases and a systematic review summarizing available evidence on psoriasis characteristics and treatment outcomes in individuals with DS. We report two DS patients with psoriasis demonstrating variable therapeutic responses: one controlled with acitretin and another requiring secukinumab after multiple treatment failures. To contextualize these findings, we conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines, identifying 10 studies comprising 37 DS patients with psoriasis. Methotrexate was the most frequently failed therapy. Biologics targeting IL-17 and IL-23 pathways achieved the highest rates of complete resolution. These findings reflect Th1/Th17-driven inflammation in DS and highlight the need for individualized, pathway-specific management strategies.

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biologicsdown syndromepsoriasissmall moleculestrisomy 21

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