Are Janus kinase inhibitors an effective treatment for palmoplantar pustulosis? A critically appraised topic

Abstract

We carried out a critical appraisal of the literature to assess whether Janus kinase inhibitors are an effective treatment for palmoplantar pustulosis, a rare and debilitating form of psoraisis. Our appraisal identified case reports and case series of 16 patients who have been treated to good effect with tofacitinib, indicating this may be a promising therapeutic option. However, routine use of janus kinase inhibitors cannot be recommended outside the context of a clinical trial given the current low-quality of evidence available and the uncertain safety profile of Janus kinase inhibitors.

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