by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center A common chronic skin condition affecting 125 million people worldwide, psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, a class of disorders in which the immune system attacks the body’s own healthy cells. In recent years, new medications—known as biologics—that inhibit the overactive immune system by targeting specific inflammatory pathways, have revolutionized the treatment of psoriasis and...
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Psoriasis on black skin: What to know
By Amanda Barrell Reviewed by Debra Sullivan, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, COI Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes some areas of skin to develop lesions. The appearance of psoriasis varies across different skin tones, and it can be more challenging to diagnose on black skin. Psoriasis lesions tend to be thick and crusty, and they often...
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Higher weight increases risk of psoriasis
by Norwegian University of Science and Technology Studies have linked psoriasis and higher weight, but the causal relationship between the two has been unclear. What triggers what? Or could other underlying reasons explain the connection? “Higher BMI may contribute to increased inflammation of the skin, which can exacerbate psoriasis, but it could also be that psoriasis leads to a person being less physically active...
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Does body weight contribute to the risk of psoriasis?
By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Paula Field New research has found evidence suggesting that a person’s body mass index can increase their risk of developing psoriasis, an increasingly common skin condition. The mechanisms at play, however, remain unclear. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD) estimate that 32.5% of adults in...
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Age, race impact atherosclerotic risk with psoriasis
Kathryn A. Arnold, from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and colleagues used deidentified, aggregate electronic medical record data from the University of Chicago and Northwestern University hospitals to identify 12,184 patients with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The researchers found that ASCVD prevalence was 2.4-fold higher among patients with psoriasis in both whites...
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How to prevent psoriasis flares
Psoriasis is a long-term autoimmune skin condition. There is no cure, but people can use medical treatments, home remedies, and lifestyle changes to prevent psoriasis flares and reduce their severity. Psoriasis prevention requires people with this condition to take prescription medication or to identify and avoid any psoriasis triggers. The best treatment option may vary...
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What to know about lichen planus and psoriasis
Lichen planus and psoriasis are common skin conditions that can cause similar symptoms. Because of this, people may confuse the two. Both lichen planus and psoriasis can cause patches of scaly bumps or rashes on the skin. A doctor can usually tell the conditions apart with a physical exam, though they may need further tests...
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What to know about psoriasis and tinea versicolor
A type of psoriasis called guttate psoriasis and tinea versicolor can look very similar. However, they have very different causes and treatments. Both guttate psoriasis and tinea versicolor cause a rash of small, red spots, which is why some people may confuse the two conditions. This article looks at psoriasis and tinea versicolor, exploring the risk factors, treatments, prevention, and other similar conditions. What are psoriasis and tinea versicolor? Psoriasis is a chronic health condition, while tinea versicolor is...
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Scientists hope that newly discovered protein could lead to an effective psoriasis treatment
Psoriasis – a common, chronic skin disease that affects over 100 million people worldwide. It is incurable, even though there are pretty effective techniques for managing the symptoms. However, now scientists from the University of Birmingham have discovered a protein, which could eventually lead to more effective therapies for many skin problems including psoriasis. This...
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Link between autoimmune, heart disease explained in mice
Immune cells cause cholesterol to be trapped in blood vessels WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE People with autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, even though none of these conditions seem to target the cardiovascular system directly. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine...