Thinking of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis as a spectrum, rather than separate diseases might lead to better understanding, and potentially better treatments.
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Psoriasis could be prevented with artificial vanilla extract
In mouse models of psoriasis, researchers found that oral administration of a synthetic vanilla extract called vanillin reduced skin inflammation.
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Is the sun good or bad for psoriasis?
People with psoriasis may notice that their symptoms tend to get better in the summer, when they are more exposed to the sun. Does sunlight heal psoriasis?
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Study characterizes safety of pediatric psoriasis treatments
A retrospective review of pediatric patients treated for psoriasis with systemic agents provides much needed insight about the safety and tolerability of these medications.
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Caffeine can reduce inflammation in patients with eczema and psoriasis
Adding caffeine to topical skin treatments would be a simple way to reduce inflammation in patients with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, suggests a review presented at the Psoriasis: From Gene to Clinic International Congress, which took place in London this week.
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Psoriasis patients have a heightened risk of malignant lymphoma
Patients with psoriasis are more likely than the general population to receive a diagnosis of malignant lymphoma. Why? Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is misdiagnosed as psoriasis and can also be mistaken for atopic dermatitis due to similarities in the skin manifestation.
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Can aloe vera treat psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a long-term condition that causes excess skin cells to form inflamed or scaly patches on the skin. Can aloe vera help manage the symptoms?
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How to Tell the Difference Between Psoriasis and Eczema – SELF
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How to Tell the Difference Between Psoriasis and Eczema
SELF “Both eczema and psoriasis cause red, scaly areas on the skin, and to the untrained eye, they can look similar,” board-certified dermatologist Alan J. Parks, M.D., tells SELF. Here's how to figure out which is which, along with the best ways to … |
Can cannabis help treat psoriasis?
Can the active cannabinoids in cannabis be an effective treatment for itchy and painful psoriasis? We look at the evidence in this article.
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Psoriasis and stress: What’s the link?
Not only can stress trigger psoriasis flare-ups, but living with psoriasis can have an effect on a person’s overall mental health. Learn more.
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