China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2026, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (8): 589-592.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin202608589

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Vunakizumab in the treatment of nail psoriasis: a case report

WANG Na1,2, LIU Yongxia1,2   

  1. 1 Dermatology Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250022, China; 2 Shandong Provincial Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250022, China
  • Online:2026-08-15 Published:2026-08-03

Abstract: Biological agents have provided new therapeutic options for nail psoriasis. Among them, anti-TNF-α inhibitors, anti-IL-17 inhibitors, and anti-IL-12/23 inhibitors have all demonstrated favorable long-term efficacy. As a novel domestic anti-IL-17A monoclonal antibody, fonakizumab is mainly indicated for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, with limited clinical reports on its use in nail psoriasis. Herein, we report a case of multi-nail involved nail psoriasis. After exclusion of contraindications, the patient was treated with fonakizumab. Clinical efficacy was observed at 2 months, and complete nail recovery was achieved at the 6-month follow-up.

Key words: nail psoriasis, vunakizumab, IL-17A inhibitor