Psoriasis

Psoriasis was found to be influenced by stress and linked to itchy skin, hyperhidrosis, and flaky patches on scalp. The percentage of psoriasis patients who believe that stress affects their skin is quite high – between 37 and 87 percent. Stress may worsen psoriasis and even lengthen the time for the disease to clear. A ...click here to read more

Psoriasis is commonly confused with other skin conditions, especially ringworm, so looking at Psoriasis vs. Ringworm symptoms and causes can help people zero in on proper treatment. There are several types of skin conditions and different causes for them. To gain relief, of course, you need a proper diagnosis and treatment. Oftentimes, the skin condition ...click here to read more

Psoriasis severity is linked to an increased comorbid presence of kidney, liver, and pancreatic diseases. In the study published in JAMA Dermatology, the researchers uncovered that psoriasis severity – measured by the percentage of the affected body surface – is strongly associated with a higher risk of comorbidities, including those that affect the lungs, liver, ...click here to read more

Psoriasis drug shows promise in type 1 diabetes treatment, according to a study. Psoriasis and type 1 diabetes are autoimmune disorders, and the drug alefacept works to suppress the immune system, which is often overactive in immune disorders. Alefacept was pulled in 2001 due to “business needs,” so it is no longer used to treat ...click here to read more

Psoriasis, a relatively common skin condition that causes patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales, can be found on various parts of the body. For many people it can be mild, but others experience severe psoriasis, which can cause a great deal of stress and self-confidence problems. Now, three large clinical trials seem to ...click here to read more

A recent study published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology indicates that cold sores and psoriasis rule the roost when it comes to stigmatized skin conditions. However, experts believe the sufferers are victims of misguided ill will. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, psoriasis, which is believed to ...click here to read more

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients receiving biologics therapy show reduction in depression and insomnia. The National Psoriasis Foundation states that individuals affected by psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis are at a higher risk of depression, compared to the general public. Symptoms of depression include insomnia and anxiety, which causes patients to use high amounts of antidepressants. ...click here to read more

A new psoriasis drug has been found to work longer and to have “unprecedented” effects on the skin. The drug is called ixekizumab (Taltz) and has been approved by the FDA in March. The approval came after the first trial, which showed that after 12 weeks the new drug was much more successful in treating ...click here to read more

Psoriasis, high blood pressure, and diabetes increase erectile dysfunction risk in men. The study looked at sexual function in 191 patients with psoriasis and 191 healthy men. Fifty-three percent of men with psoriasis reported erectile dysfunction, compared to 40 percent of men without the skin condition. Furthermore, men with psoriasis were more likely to report ...click here to read more

Psoriatic arthritis risk is higher in psoriasis patients with bone and joint injuries. Psoriatic arthritis, a chronic arthritis condition associated with psoriasis,  can lead to disability and joint damage. Nearly 30 percent of psoriasis patients will develop psoriatic arthritis. The study included information collected between 1995 and 2013, which included over 15,000 individuals with psoriasis ...click here to read more

Psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis patients show higher osteoporosis and osteopenia prevalence, according to research. M. Elaine Husni, MD, MPH, Vice Chair of Rheumatology and Director of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Center at Cleveland Clinic, said, “Clinicians who treat patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis should be on alert for an association with osteopenia and osteoporosis.” ...click here to read more

Psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Researcher Dr. Ari Polachek wrote, “[T]hese findings support the notion that PsA [psoriatic arthritis] should be considered as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.” The study authors explained, “We have found that patients with PsA had a 43 percent higher risk of having ...click here to read more

Psoriasis patients requiring biologic treatments face economic and racial barriers. The study coming from the researchers at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that black patients receiving Medicare are less likely to use biologics to treat psoriasis, compared to white patients. Furthermore, patients on Medicare Extra Help are also less likely ...click here to read more

Psoriasis risk increases with high blood pressure and anti-hypertension drugs. Psoriasis is an immune-related disease affecting nearly three percent of the American population. The researchers found that in women, specifically, long-term hypertension along with the use of anti-hypertension drugs (especially beta-blockers) was associated with a higher risk of psoriasis. The researchers analyzed psoriasis cases in ...click here to read more