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What are the best biologics for a pediatric patient with extensive guttate psoriasis that is poorly controlled on topicals?

Mother's insurance plan has a high deductible and phototherapy is inconvenient (family lives 50 minutes away).
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Dermatology · Medical College of Wisconsin
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Fortunately, we have a number of options for treatment of pediatric psoriasis that work well. With a guttate presentation, I would always recommend sending a throat swab and checking perianal skin to rule out Group A Strep as clearing this is an important step in getting the psoriasis under control....

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How old is the child? Ustekinumab (brand name Stelara) is a good choice because it doesn't require frequent injections and works really well, but due to cost insurance often won't cover it beyond your deductible until a patient has tried and failed something like adalimumab (brand name Humira) or es...

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