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. 2016 Jul 15;20(5):375–431. doi: 10.1177/1203475416655705

Table 2.

Therapeutic Regimens to be Considered for Potential Clearance of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis.

Regimen Evidence for Disease Clearance or Near Clearance Within Approximately 3 Months of Therapy Evidence for Disease Clearance or Near Clearance at Approximately 6 Months of Therapy Evidence for Disease Clearance or Near Clearance Beyond 1 Year of Therapy Notes
Adalimumab Some patients may achieve 100% PASI reduction within 16 weeks of treatment. (LoE 1++50) Some additional patients achieve/maintain 100% PASI reduction by 24 weeks of treatment. (LoE 2++50) Some patients may achieve/maintain ≥90% PASI reduction through at least 160 weeks of treatment. (LoE 2+9) Intended for ongoing continuous treatment
Ustekinumab Some patients may achieve ≥90% PASI reduction by week 12 of treatment. (LoE 1+24-26) Some patients may achieve/maintain ≥90% PASI reduction by week 28 of treatment. (LoE 1+24-26) Some patients may maintain ≥90% PASI reduction through at least 244 weeks of treatment. (LoE 1+24) Intended for ongoing continuous therapy.