China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2026, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (6): 464-469.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin202606464

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Update of systemic pharmacotherapy for nail psoriasis

YAN Xiamei1*, QIAO Zhuhui2,3*, SHI Minglan4, CUI Yaqian5, ZENG Lihua3, HOU Suchun4   

  1. 1 Department of Dermatology, Nanshan Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Shenzhen 518067, China; 2 Department of Dermatology, Shenzhen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (Longgang), Shenzhen 518172, China; 3 Department of Dermatology, Shenzhen Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518053, China; 4 Department of Dermatology, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen 518055, China; 5 Department of Dermatology, Shenzhen Longhua People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518109, China *Co-first authors
  • Online:2026-06-15 Published:2026-06-04

Abstract: Nail psoriasis (NP) is a nail disorder caused by psoriasis involving the nail bed and nail matrix. NP is significantly associated with joint damage, reduced quality of life, and an increased risk of cardiovascular events, posing substantial therapeutic challenges. This paper reviews recent advances in the systemic pharmacotherapy of NP—including conventional agents, biologics, and small-molecule targeted drugs,focuses on the evidence of efficacy and safety, and prospects the trend of personalized therapy.

Key words: nail psoriasis, systemic therapy, biologics, small-molecule drugs