Chronic plaque psoriasis in skin of colour Chronic plaque psoriasis in skin of colour Small plaque psoriasis with prominent scale in skin of colour Factors that aggravate psoriasis Streptococcal tonsillitis ('Strep throat') and other infections (including HIV) Injuries such as cuts, abrasions, or sunburn (koebnerised psoriasis) Sun exposure in ~10% of psoriasis patients (sun exposure is more often beneficial) Dry skin Obesity, smoking, or excessive alcohol Medications such as lithium, beta-blockers, antimalarials, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, terbinafine, immunotherapy, and others Stopping oral steroids or strong topical corticosteroids, often referred to as steroid withdrawal rebound Other environmental factors such as a stressful event
Interest in GLP-1 medications has climbed across the U.S., but some cities stood out for their high levels of search activity and year-over-year growth
Bottom Line + Next Step Choosing between tirzepatide and semaglutide depends on clinical priorities
It stands out from other GLP-1 medications because it acts on three hormone pathways at once: GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon