作者: Hayder R. Al-Hamamy , Ihsan A. Al-Turfy , Farah S. Abdul-Reda
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摘要: Background: Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) is a proinflammatory cytokine which plays critical role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Infliximab an anti-TNF-α drug widely used for treatment Objectives: To assess efficacy and safety infliximab Iraqi patients with moderate-to-severe Patients Methods: In this therapeutic, single-center study, total 23 psoriasis resistant to conventional treatments were enrolled receive infusions 5 mg/kg at weeks 0, 2, 6, then every 8 least 22 weeks. Psoriasis Area Severity Index(PASI), Body Surface (BSA) Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) calculated each visit response all side effects recorded. Results: PASI score was reduced from mean ± SD 17.41 8.53 before 2.44 2.68 after At week 22, 84% achieved 75, 42% 90 28% complete clearance. BSA DLQI 35.69 22.44 20.04 4.68 3.52 4.94 3.87 5.60 weeks, respectively. Pruritus, boils, infusion reactions recorded relapse during found 3 patients. Conclusion: monotherapy highly effective psoriasis, rapid onset action relatively low effects.