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Home remedies to soothe your psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes the epidermis to become covered in raised, red, itchy plaques that are spotted with white scales. It most commonly occurs on the knees, elbows, and scalp, but may also affect your torso, palms, and the soles of your feet. These plaques are sometimes itchy and painful, and may ...click here to read more

Psoriasis symptoms reduced with weight loss

A new study suggests that weight loss may help reduce psoriasis symptoms. The study included 60 obese psoriasis-affected participants who lost 15 kg on average over the course of 16 weeks. After a one-year follow-up, those who maintained their weight at least 10 kg below their weight at baseline also experienced a reduction in psoriasis ...click here to read more

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Psoriasis skin inflammation treatments improve heart disease symptoms: Study

Psoriasis skin inflammation treatments improve heart disease symptoms by blocking the immune system response that causes inflammation. It is estimated that 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis. Although it is a skin condition, the effects of psoriasis run deep. In fact, psoriasis is a known risk factor for heart disease. Jashin J. Wu, director of dermatology ...click here to read more

How long is ringworm contagious?

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection, but if you’ve ever wondered – how long is ringworm contagious– then read on. Ringworm gets its name from causing a circular rash – like a ring – which becomes red and itchy. Anyone can contract ringworm. The fungus that causes it can live on the skin, bedding, ...click here to read more

How to get rid of hives naturally?

Hives – also known as urticaria – is an outbreak of swollen, pale, or red bumps on the skin. Common causes of hives include allergies, stress, or a reaction to other environmental or occupational factors. Aside from raised bumps on the skin, hives can be irritating and cause itchiness, burning, or stinging, which can occur ...click here to read more

Psoriasis severity may be influenced by puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause

Psoriasis severity may be influenced by puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Female hormones have been found to play a particularly significant role in psoriasis. Psoriasis peaks take place during puberty, after pregnancy (although the condition improves during pregnancy), and during menopause. One third of psoriasis patients present lesions by puberty. Other studies have noted that ...click here to read more

Psoriasis vs. vitiligo, differences in symptoms, causes, and treatments

Psoriasis and vitiligo are two conditions that cause changes to the skin. Vitiligo is not contagious, nor is it life threatening, but it can definitely alter a person’s life. Depending on where the skin is discolored, vitiligo may affect a person’s self-esteem – for example, if it affects their face or other exposed areas. Individuals may ...click here to read more

How to get rid of scabies?

Scabies are a contagious, itchy skin condition affecting close to a million Americans, and is caused by a bite of a mite, which is a bug so tiny you can’t see it on the skin.The mite burrows its way into the top layer of the skin where it lives and eats. Itchiness and a rash ...click here to read more

In vitiligo, skin transplant surgery can be effective for restoring skin pigmentation: Study

In vitiligo, skin transplant surgery can be effective for restoring skin pigmentation, according to research. Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin stops producing melanin responsible for skin pigmentation. This causes white patches to appear on the skin. For the study, researchers followed 23 patients for up to six months after the skin transplant ...click here to read more