Remedy Rheumatology: Skyrizi: A Breakthrough Biologic for Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Crohn’s Disease
Meta Description: Learn how Skyrizi helps treat autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Crohn’s disease. Find out if Skyrizi is right for you at Remedy Rheumatology.
What Is Skyrizi?
Skyrizi (risankizumab) is a prescription biologic medication that is transforming the way we treat certain autoimmune diseases. Approved by the FDA, Skyrizi is used to manage moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and most recently, moderate to severe Crohn’s disease in adults who haven't responded well to conventional therapies.
At Remedy Rheumatology, we help patients understand their autoimmune diagnosis and explore cutting-edge treatments like Skyrizi to relieve symptoms, reduce inflammation, and improve quality of life.
How Skyrizi Works
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system attacks healthy tissue. In conditions like psoriasis and Crohn’s disease, this overactive immune response leads to chronic inflammation that damages skin, joints, and the digestive tract.
Skyrizi is a biologic therapy that targets a specific protein in the immune system called interleukin-23 (IL-23). IL-23 plays a key role in inflammatory pathways. By selectively blocking this protein, Skyrizi helps reduce inflammation at the source—without broadly suppressing the entire immune system.
This targeted mechanism makes Skyrizi an effective and well-tolerated option for many patients.
What Conditions Does Skyrizi Treat?
✅ 1. Plaque Psoriasis
Skyrizi is FDA-approved for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. In clinical trials, many patients achieved clear or almost clear skin after just a few doses.
✅ 2. Psoriatic Arthritis
Patients with psoriatic arthritis—an autoimmune condition that affects both skin and joints—may also benefit from Skyrizi. It helps reduce joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue while also improving skin lesions.
✅ 3. Crohn’s Disease
As of 2022, Skyrizi is approved to treat moderate to severe Crohn’s disease, particularly in adults who haven’t responded to corticosteroids, immunomodulators, or TNF inhibitors. It offers a new, effective option with fewer side effects than many traditional treatments.
Benefits of Skyrizi
Targeted immune suppression: Reduces inflammation without widespread immune compromise
Convenient dosing: After initial doses, maintenance injections are only once every 8 weeks
Well tolerated: Most common side effects are mild, including headache or fatigue
Long-lasting results: Many patients see improvement in just 12 weeks
At Remedy Rheumatology, we evaluate your medical history, symptoms, and treatment goals to determine whether Skyrizi is a good fit for your autoimmune condition.
Is Skyrizi Right for You?
You might be a candidate for Skyrizi if you:
Have been diagnosed with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or Crohn’s disease
Haven’t responded well to other systemic medications or biologics
Want a treatment that’s effective with fewer doses
Are looking for long-term symptom control
Skyrizi is administered by subcutaneous injection, which can often be done at home after proper instruction. Our team at Remedy Rheumatology offers guidance and follow-up to ensure patients feel confident in managing their treatment.
Partner with Remedy Rheumatology for Advanced Autoimmune Care
At Remedy Rheumatology, we specialize in treating complex autoimmune disorders using a combination of traditional therapies and innovative biologic medications like Skyrizi. We are committed to helping patients manage flare-ups, minimize long-term damage, and live more comfortably with their condition.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or exploring better treatment options, our compassionate team is here to support you.
Schedule a Consultation Today
Ready to find out if Skyrizi is right for your autoimmune condition? Contact Remedy Rheumatology today to schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified rheumatologists. We proudly serve patients across Oklahoma and are here to help you live with less pain and more peace of mind.
