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Psoriasis is a skin condition that is often misunderstood; people who have psoriasis can face prejudice and discrimination. Psoriasis is characterized by raised red, white, or silvery skin patches. The good news is that many medications can control psoriasis, and lifestyle changes—such as getting short periods of sun exposure and quitting smoking—can help too.
Living a More Comfortable Life With Psoriasis
An estimated 7 million people have psoriasis, yet many are not getting treatment. Find out how to tell if you have psoriasis, what medications can help, how to take care of your skin, and how other people cope with the challenges of psoriasis—from battling stigma to dating.Psoriasis News
Gene Behind Psoriasis Identified, Researchers Say
THURSDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) — Scientists say they’ve identified the first gene directly linked to the most common form of psoriasis, known as plaque psoriasis. “We have searched for almost two decades to find a single gene linked to plaque psoriasis,” study senior author Anne Bowcock, professor of genetics at Washington University School of Medicine [...]
Psoriasis Patients May Face Higher Heart Risk
FRIDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) — People with the painful skin condition psoriasis may be at increased risk for health problems that affect the heart, an expert says. Excessive inflammation is a major feature of psoriasis. Chronic inflammation is also a characteristic of insulin resistance, obesity, abnormal cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease, said Dr. Joel Gelfand, [...]
Smoking Linked to Higher Rate of Psoriasis: Study
By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) — Smokers are at higher risk of developing the autoimmune skin condition psoriasis than nonsmokers, a new study finds, possibly because smoking pushes the body’s immune system into overdrive, one expert suggests. The research doesn’t directly prove that smoking causes psoriasis, and the wide majority of smokers [...]
Pleasure in Scratching an Itch May Depend on Location
THURSDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) — Sometimes, there’s nothing better than scratching an itch. And a new study suggests that where the itch resides is key to the pleasure derived from scratching. The findings help improve understanding of itch and might even help folks battling itchy skin ailments, according to study author Dr. Gil Yosipovitch, a [...]
Autoimmune Woes May Raise Risk for Lung Clots
FRIDAY, Nov. 25 (HealthDay News) — Patients hospitalized for autoimmune disorders, like rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn’s disease, may be at greater risk for a life-threatening pulmonary embolism, a clot in a main artery of the lung, a new study finds. Reporting online Nov. 25 in The Lancet, researchers warned that steps should be taken to [...]
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