Tiny peptide sequence rivals steroid cream in psoriasis treatment
Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis when applied topically in an emollient cream.
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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: News and Research on Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous
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Scientists urge earlier diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis to prevent permanent damage
Delays in diagnosing and treating psoriatic arthritis—a common inflammatory disorder affecting around 200,000 people in the U.K.—are causing irreparable damage to people's health. This damage could be avoided by catching ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Treating chronic inflammatory diseases with JAK inhibitors
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are an important treatment option for people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Since their approval, the indications ...
Mar 17, 2025
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Naturally occurring molecule shows promise for lupus treatment
Systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus, is a complex autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, often affecting the skin, joints, kidneys and nervous system. Lupus symptoms include inflammation, ...
Mar 12, 2025
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New treatment option for psoriasis restores anti-inflammatory immune cell function
Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases, affecting about 250,000 people in Austria. While previous treatment approaches have mainly focused on inhibiting pro-inflammatory immune cells, a study ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Plant-rich, low saturated-fat diet associated with reduced psoriasis severity
A diet of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy foods and lean meats, low in salt and sugar, is associated with reduced psoriasis severity, new research finds.
Feb 21, 2025
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Light-activated drug shows promise for fighting psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that manifests itself mainly with skin symptoms (dryness, itching, scaly skin, abnormal patches and plaques). It affects about 2% of the population and is mediated by an altered immune ...
Feb 3, 2025
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Targeted therapy shows promise for chronic skin condition relief
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals. They described their ...
Feb 3, 2025
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Key protein that intensifies psoriasis identified
Psoriasis, a painful and uncomfortable inflammatory skin condition that affects millions worldwide, flares up from the activity of disease- and infection-protecting immune cells.
Jan 31, 2025
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Inflammation may explain stomach problems in psoriasis sufferers
People with the skin condition psoriasis often have invisible inflammation in the small intestine with an increased propensity for "leaky gut," according to new research at Uppsala University. These changes in the gut could ...
Jan 20, 2025
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