Effectiveness and safety of tildrakizumab in individuals with HIV and psoriasis: A case series

Int J STD AIDS. 2024 Nov;35(13):1084-1086. doi: 10.1177/09564624241279489. Epub 2024 Sep 3.

Abstract

Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, presents unique challenges when co-occurring with HIV. Tildrakizumab, an IL-23p19 inhibitor, has demonstrated efficacy in treating moderate-to-severe psoriasis. This retrospective case series reports three individuals living with HIV and psoriasis treated with tildrakizumab. Clinical outcomes, including Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and HIV viral load, were recorded over a year. All three patients achieved significant clinical improvements with tildrakizumab, with PASI scores improving by over 95%. No adverse effects were reported, and HIV viral loads remained undetectable. Tildrakizumab appears to be a safe and effective treatment option for psoriasis in individuals living with HIV, providing significant benefits without compromising HIV control.

Keywords: Human immunodeficiency virus; biologic therapy; clinical case series; combination ART; viral disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized* / adverse effects
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized* / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • HIV Infections* / complications
  • HIV Infections* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psoriasis* / complications
  • Psoriasis* / drug therapy
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Viral Load* / drug effects

Substances

  • tildrakizumab
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized