Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Predictors explored for response to UVB phototherapy in psoriasis

The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) clearance trajectory over the first few weeks of type B ultraviolet (UVB) phototherapy may predict psoriasis clearance, according to a study published in the November issue of ...

Immunology

Mechanism behind ineffective psoriasis drugs identified

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that manifests as red, scaly skin patches. There is no causal treatment for the disease, but the symptoms can be significantly alleviated with modern therapies. Complex ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Infection risk does not seem to differ among biologics for psoriasis

(HealthDay)—Among biologics used for the treatment of psoriasis, there do not appear to be differential risks for serious infection or respiratory tract infection, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of ...

Medical research

Glycerin is safe, effective in psoriasis model

Patients with psoriasis have reported that glycerin, an inexpensive, harmless, slightly sweet liquid high on the list of ingredients in many skin lotions, is effective at combatting their psoriasis and now scientists have ...

Inflammatory disorders

Patient-reported outcome measures may aid psoriasis treatment

(HealthDay)—The use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to complement clinician-reported outcomes (CROs) may yield important information for assessing disease severity and guiding treatment of psoriasis, according ...

Inflammatory disorders

Factors linked to development of pediatric psoriasis identified

(HealthDay)—Atopic dermatitis, a family history of psoriasis, and skin viral and bacterial infection and fungal infections in early life are associated with pediatric psoriasis development, according to a study published ...

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