Treating Plaque Psoriasis in Older Patients With Comorbidities

Managing plaque psoriasis in older adults requires balancing the need for effective systemic treatment with the complexities of age, comorbidities, and safety. Omar Noor, MD, discusses why psoriasis must be considered a systemic inflammatory condition, particularly in patients whose existing health risks may complicate treatment decisions. His Fall Clinical recap emphasizes the importance of evaluating efficacy and safety together, without allowing the presence of comorbidities to automatically exclude patients from advanced therapeutic options.