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Portuguese consensus on first line treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis wi...
Torres, Tiago; Magina, Sofia; Paiva-Lopes, MariaIntroduction: Psoriasis (PsO) is a common chronic, inflammatory, immune-mediated disease. In 2023, a 4.4% prevalence of PsO was reported in Portugal. Currently, Tumor Necrosis Factor inhibitors (TNFi) are the recommended first-line (1 L) biologic agents in Portugal given their lower cost. However, TNFi may not be suitable for several patients. In these patients, interleukin inhibitors (ILi) should be considered...
Update on Generalized Pustular Psoriasis.
Torres, Tiago; Antunes, Joana; Tavares Bello, Rui; Varela, Paulo; Henrique, Martinha; Marques Pinto, Gabriela; Figueiredo, Américo; Correia, OsvaldoGeneralized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare but severe inflammatory skin disease characterized by the eruption of widespread sterile pustules, often accompanied by systemic inflammation. Although GPP can coexist with plaque psoriasis, it is increasingly recognized as a distinct entity with unique clinicopathological, immunologic, and genetic features. The dysregulated IL-36 pathway, including mutations in th...
Letter to the Editor – “Guidelines for Management of Patients with Hidradenitis...
Matos, João; Furtado, Isabel; Torres, Tiago; Vasconcelos, António Ludgero; Araújo Abreu, MiguelN/a.; N/a.
Influence of clinical and psychosocial factors on the adherence to topical trea...
Teixeira, Ana; Teixeira, Maribel; Gaio, Rita; Torres, Tiago; Magina, Sofia; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Sousa-Lobo, José; Almeida, IsabelPsoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease with different manifestations, affecting the quality of life at social, emotional, and professional dimensions and requiring long-term treatment. This study aimed to investigate the effect of psychosocial and clinical factors on adherence to topical treatment in psoriasis. Self-reported measures and weighing the medicines were used to assess adherence. Psy...
How Can We Improve Care for Patients with Atopic Dermatitis in Portugal?
Torres, TiagoN/a.; N/a.
A Narrative Review of the OX40-OX40L Pathway as a Potential Therapeutic Target ...
Abdelhalim, Asaad; Yilmaz, Orhan; Elshaikh Berair, Mohamed; Torres, TiagoAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease involving complex immune dysregulation, including the OX40-OX40L pathway. Rocatinlimab and amlitelimab, monoclonal antibodies targeting OX40 and OX40L, respectively, have shown promise in treating moderate-to-severe AD. Both therapies have demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing disease severity, with favorable safety profiles and no ser...
Epidemiology of Psoriasis in Portugal: A Population-Based Study
Torres, Tiago; Filipe, Paulo; Menezes Brandão, Francisco; Figueiredo, Américo; Pinto Soares, António; Sousa Basto, Artur; Rebelo, ClarisseIntroduction: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, and inflammatory skin disorder with a high personal, social and economic burden and important implications for healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to provide an epidemiological characterization of individuals with psoriasis in Portugal.Material and Methods: A large observational, cross-sectional, nationwide, population-based survey study developed by the P...
Epidemiology of Psoriasis in Portugal: A Population-Based Study
Torres, Tiago; Filipe, Paulo; Menezes Brandão, Francisco; Figueiredo, Américo; Soares, António Pinto; Sousa Basto, Artur; Rebelo, ClarisseIntroduction: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, and inflammatory skin disorder with a high personal, social and economic burden and important implications for healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to provide an epidemiological characterization of individuals with psoriasis in Portugal. Methods: A large observational, cross-sectional, nationwide, population-based survey study developed by the Portuguese Ps...
Epidemiology of psoriasis in Portugal: a population-based study
Torres, Tiago; Filipe, Paulo; Menezes Brandão, Francisco; Figueiredo, Américo; Pinto Soares, António; Sousa Basto, Artur; Rebelo, ClarisseIntroduction: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, and inflammatory skin disorder with a high personal, social and economic burden and important implications for healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to provide an epidemiological characterization of individuals with psoriasis in Portugal. Material and methods: A large observational, cross-sectional, nationwide, population-based survey study developed by the ...
Patterns of dosage regimen instructions regarding topical medicines: how is the...
Teixeira, Ana; Teixeira, Maribel; Bento, Carmen; Azevedo, Luís Filipe; Vasconcelos, Viviana; Bahia, Maria Fernanda; Torres, Tiago; Morna, CarlaBackground: The communication of dosage regimen instructions by physicians is of utmost importance on treatment adherence. Few studies until now have approached the topical treatment adherence subject. Objective: This study aims the characterization of dosage regimen instructions given by physicians and the assessment of chronic dermatological patients’ perception regarding these instructions. Methods: Two inst...