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Review
. 2016 Sep;6(3):325-31.
doi: 10.1007/s13555-016-0131-8. Epub 2016 Jul 29.

The Patient's Guide to Psoriasis Treatment. Part 3: Biologic Injectables

Michael Abrouk  1 , Mio Nakamura  2 , Tian Hao Zhu  3 , Benjamin Farahnik  4 , Rasnik K Singh  5 , Kristina M Lee  2 , Margareth V Jose  2 , John Koo  2 , Tina Bhutani  2 , Wilson Liao  2
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Review

The Patient's Guide to Psoriasis Treatment. Part 3: Biologic Injectables

Michael Abrouk et al. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2016 Sep.

Abstract

Background: An increasing number of injectable biologics are now available for the treatment of psoriasis. However, for individuals who have never received this therapy, the process of performing a self-injection can be daunting. There is lack of patient educational material on how to perform and optimize this treatment.

Objective: The objective of this study is to present a freely available online guide and video on biologic injections that is informative to patients and increases the success and compliance of patients starting this therapy.

Methods: The self-injection technique taught at the University of California-San Francisco Psoriasis and Skin Treatment Center as well as available information from the literature were reviewed to design a practical guide for patients receiving biologic injections.

Results: We created a printable guide and video resource that describes how to improve the injection process, pain management, travel planning, and common concerns with biologic injectables.

Conclusion: This guide is beneficial for patients who wish to improve their experience with biologic self-injections, for healthcare providers who prescribe these treatments, and for trainees learning about this modality.

Keywords: Adalimumab; Biologic agents; Biologics; Etanercept; Ixekizumab; Patient education; Psoriasis; Secukinumab; Ustekinumab; Video guide.

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Figures

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Locations for target injection sites
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Applying ice pack
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Skin pinch technique
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