Prevalence of fungal colonization among patients with psoriasis in difficult-to-treat areas: impact of apremilast on mycotic burden and clinical outcomes.

Journal: Frontiers in immunology
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Fungi, including , may be a trigger or exacerbate psoriasis, especially in difficult to treat (DTT) areas, through the activation of IL-17/23 axis.

Authors

  • Elena Campione
    Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
  • Terenzio Cosio
    Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
  • Enrico Salvatore Pistoia
    Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
  • Fabio Artosi
    Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
  • Ruslana Gaeta Shumack
    Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
  • Cristiana Borselli
    Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
  • Antonia Rivieccio
    Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
  • Valerio Caputo
    Genomic Medicine Laboratory UILDM, IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy.
  • Marco Favaro
    Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
  • Roberto Sorge
    Department of Biostatistics, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Francesca Pica
    Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
  • Luca Bianchi
    Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
  • Roberta Gaziano
    Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.