Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Revolutionary treatment for psoriasis

Three per cent of the world's population suffer from the skin condition known as psoriasis. A Norwegian research-based company is close to developing a treatment that could help millions. The research may also prove beneficial ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Scientists identify lesion-healing mechanism in psoriasis

A UC Irvine-led study has revealed the underlying genetic factors that help repair skin lesions caused by psoriasis, which could engender new methods of controlling the lingering condition.

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Managing your health during Ramadan fasting

Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Depending on geography and the time of year when Ramadan occurs, daily fasting can range from as little as 10 hours in the winter months ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Scientists identify proteins likely to trigger psoriasis

Case Western Reserve scientists have taken a huge leap toward identifying root causes of psoriasis, an inflammatory skin condition affecting 125 million people around the world. Of the roughly 50,000 proteins in the human ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Weight loss might ease psoriasis, study hints

(HealthDay)—People with psoriasis who lose weight could experience some relief from the symptoms of their chronic skin disease, according to a small new study.

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