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Adalimumab–methotrexate combo better than adalimumab monotherapy in psoriasis
In the treatment of patients with psoriasis, the combination of adalimumab plus methotrexate is more beneficial than adalimumab alone, reducing antidrug antibody formation and inducing slightly better response, drug survival, and higher serum trough concentrations, according to a study.

Adherence higher, discontinuation lower with ixekizumab vs secukinumab
Psoriasis patients treated with ixekizumab show better persistence and adherence over 24 months as well as a lower risk of discontinuation than those using secukinumab, reports a recent study that used real-world data.

Ustekinumab safe, effective in Asians with severe plaque psoriasis
Ustekinumab, a human monoclonal antibody that binds to the p40 subunit of both interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-23, demonstrates effectiveness and safety in the treatment of multiethnic Asian patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, according to a Singapore study.

Ligelizumab improves symptoms, QoL in patients with urticaria
In patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) who remained symptomatic despite treatment, the monoclonal anti-immunoglobulin E antibody ligelizumab improved symptom control regardless of BHRA* status, as well as dermatology quality of life (QoL) regardless of angioedema status, findings from a phase IIb study have shown.





