Unintended Consequences of Immune Therapy for Immune-Mediated Diseases: Paradoxical Psoriasis and Dupilumab-Associated Musculoskeletal Syndrome.

Abstract

Two presentations at the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) 2023 annual meeting focused on unintended consequences of immunomodulatory therapy for psoriasis (PsO). Dr. Elizabeth Wallace presented on unintended consequences of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for treating PsO and other inflammatory disorders. These consequences include paradoxical PsO, which is defined as unexpected new PsO cases or worsening PsO symptoms seemingly induced by treatment. Dr. Bruce Kirkham focused on unintended consequences of dupilumab treatment, which can include a musculoskeletal syndrome similar to psoriatic arthritis.