The results of several retrospective studies have reported that systemic treatment in patients with psoriasis reduces the risk of incident psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Although encouraging from a prevention perspective, such studies are limited in their ability to provide a conclusive understanding of PsA risk, preventing a clear picture from emerging.
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The authors wish to acknowledge C. Ritchlin, J. Scher, J. Gelfand and the PAMPA study group dedicated to investigating opportunities in the prevention of psoriatic arthritis.
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Merola, J.F., Ogdie, A. Does psoriasis treatment affect PsA development?. Nat Rev Rheumatol 17, 708–709 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41584-021-00706-y
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