Inflammatory disorders

Smoking has negative effects for patients with psoriasis

(HealthDay)—For patients with psoriasis, smoking has negative effects, including increased frequency of nail involvement and cardiovascular diseases and higher psoriasis area and severity index, according to a study published ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

When is it nail fungus?

(HealthDay)—If you think you have nail fungus, you might be tempted to hide your problem with nail polish or self-treat with over-the-counter antifungal products. But you should visit a doctor instead, a dermatologist suggests.

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Tool predicts a patient's risk of developing psoriatic arthritis

In research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, investigators have developed and validated a tool called PRESTO that identifies patients with psoriasis who face an elevated risk for developing psoriatic arthritis and may ...