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Is Apremilast (Otezla) Effective In Reducing Pruritus In Adults Over 18 Years Old With Plaque Psoriasis?, Stephanie N. Carnes
Is Apremilast (Otezla) Effective In Reducing Pruritus In Adults Over 18 Years Old With Plaque Psoriasis?, Stephanie N. Carnes
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not apremilast (Otezla) is effective in reducing pruritus in adults over 18 years old with plaque psoriasis
STUDY DESIGN: This review is based on three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in 2012, and 2015.
DATA SOURCES: Three randomized controlled trials comparing the effectiveness of apremilast to a placebo in reducing pruritus in adults over 18 years old with plaque psoriasis, found using PubMed.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: The outcome studied was improvement of the psoriatic plaques based on reduction in pruritus measured by the Pruritus …