Inflammatory disorders
Body mass index lower in patients with familial psoriasis
(HealthDay)—Familial psoriasis is not necessarily induced by obesity, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dermatology.
Jun 11, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research uncovers connections between psoriasis and joint disease
A team led by Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine researchers has made two major discoveries involving psoriasis, a chronic and debilitating skin disease with no known cure.
Jun 8, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Psoriasis patients' mental health is more than skin-deep
Treatment of the common disease psoriasis, usually focuses on treating the skin. However, psoriasis patients often have other physical diseases that can bring on depression, anxiety, and suicide. A new study from Umeå University, ...
Jun 4, 2020
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Inflammatory disorders
1990 to 2017 saw increase in prevalence, incidence of psoriasis
(HealthDay)—From 1990 to 2017, there were increases in the global prevalence, incidence, and burden of suffering related to psoriasis, according to a report published in the May issue of the International Journal of Dermatology.
May 29, 2020
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Psoriasis tied to higher Alzheimer disease risk
(HealthDay)—The incidence of Alzheimer disease (AD) is significantly higher in patients with psoriasis versus individuals without psoriasis, according to a Korean study published online April 15 in Scientific Reports.
Apr 30, 2020
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Immunology
Sex, gender differences in psoriasis may have clinical implications
(HealthDay)—There are sex- and gender-specific differences related to clinical characteristics and quality-of-life (QoL) measures in patients with psoriasis, according to a study published online March 14 in Clinical and ...
Apr 10, 2020
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Inflammatory disorders
Biologics tied to greater reduction in pediatric psoriasis
(HealthDay)—Biologics seem to be associated with greater reduction in psoriasis severity scores and higher drug survival rates than methotrexate in pediatric patients treated in a real-world setting, according to a study ...
Feb 10, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Prenatal tobacco exposure may raise risk for pediatric psoriasis
(HealthDay)—Prenatal tobacco exposure is associated with an increased risk for pediatric psoriasis, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Feb 7, 2020
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Inflammatory disorders
Familial psoriasis may not be tied to obesity
(HealthDay)—Obesity does not necessarily induce or contribute to familial psoriasis, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the Journal of Dermatology.
Jan 29, 2020
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Medical research
Psoriasis: Towards a novel therapeutic approach
Psoriasis is a frequent skin inflammatory disorder affecting 3% of the population. Psoriasis is characterized by hyperproliferation and defect of epidermal differentiation, leading to the scaly appearance of the skin. Psoriatic ...
Jan 9, 2020
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