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Impact of biologic treatments on the development of depressive comorbidities in patients with psoriasis
Background: Psoriasis is one of the most prevalent chronic inflammatory skin conditions; however, its effects span much farther than its cutaneous manifestations. This study aims to assess the impact of biologic treatments on the development of depressive comorbidities in patients with psoriasis.
Methods: A retrospective chart analysis with data from TriNetX was performed for patients after propensity matching on TNF-α inhibitors (Cohort A), IL-17 inhibitors (Cohort B), and IL-23 + IL-12/23 inhibitors (Cohort C).
Results: All comparator groups showed a statistically significant decrease in new onset MDD, new onset DE, and new prescription of antidepressants. The risk ratios for both new onset MDD and DE, as well as odds ratio for new antidepressant prescription, respectively, were as follows: for Cohort A, 1.857 (CI: 1.233-2.797), 1.416 (CI: 1.176-1.705), 1.169 (CI: 1.031, 1.326); Cohort B, 2.636 (CI: 1.32-5.265), 2.35 (CI: 1.63-3.387), 1.169 (CI: 1.031, 1.326); Cohort C, 2.586 (CI: 1.687-3.964), 2.489 (CI: 1.965-3.154), 1.975 (CI: 1.71, 2.281.
Limitations: The TriNetX database has inherent limitations based on diagnosis codes and lack of sufficient data on cutaneous response.
Conclusion: Our study provides compelling evidence that biologic therapies for psoriasis, including IL-17, IL-12/23, IL-23, and TNF-𝛼 inhibitors, significantly reduce the risk of new diagnoses of MDD, new depressive episodes in patients, as well as lower the odds of starting a new prescription of antidepressant.