This Is How Psoriasis Appears On Black Skin, And How It Can Be Diagnosed And Treated
The skin condition is less common in Black patients, which may make it difficult to diagnose, according to Women's Health.
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Once-Daily Oral Psoriasis Drug Shows Sustained Skin Clearance at One Year
Phase 3 studies show sustained skin clearance through 52 weeks.
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New Robotic Microsurgical Suture Launches for Breast Reconstruction and Lymphatic Procedures
Designed for use with the Symani system, the suture features a shorter length and modified needle curvature to support precision in microsurgical and supermicrosurgical cases.
For Psoriasis, Molecular Signature in Healthy-Appearing Skin May Be Best Predictor of Response to Anti-TNF Treatment
Finding predictive signs in a patient’s genetic profile is a step toward applying precision medicine to complex inflammatory skin diseases, according to researchers from Michigan Medicine.
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Smoking, Periodontitis Linked With Increased Risk of Psoriasis
Patients with periodontitis had a potential increased risk of developing psoriasis, particularly those who smoked, according to recent research, AJMC reports.
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Do Blood Pressure Medications Increase the Risk of Psoriasis?
An analysis of published studies suggests a link between the use of antihypertensive mediations and the development of psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease.
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Is Psoriasis Contagious?
The truth can push back against psoriasis stigma, according to Self.
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The National Psoriasis Foundation Selects Kopa As Its Official Online Community
The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) and Happify Health announce a new partnership to improve the lives of those living with psoriatic disease.
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Adult Cancer Survivors Have Higher Risk for Comorbid Psoriasis
Adult-onset cancer survivors, especially those with hematologic malignancies, have an increased rate of comorbid psoriasis, researchers reported in a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology, according to Dermatology Advisor.
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For Psoriasis, Targeting Skin Protein May Help Control Inflammation
Targeting interferon kappa, a protein made by skin cells, may reduce the severity of psoriasis, researchers suggest in Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
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High Risk of Bias in Studies of COVID-19 in Patients With Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
In the midst of the pandemic, the hunger for data and desire to provide swift information may have lowered the quality of research, investigators report, according to SciTechDaily.
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How Biologics Treat Psoriasis and Other Inflammatory Skin Conditions
Biologics are drugs used to treat inflammatory diseases, such as psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Here’s how they work and the conditions doctors use them for, Allure notes.
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Psoriasis Information: 6 Things You Never Knew
In Glamour, dermatologists share six pieces of psoriasis information you might not have.
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Biologic Treatments Demonstrate Better Outcomes of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis: Study
Biologic treatments demonstrate superior outcomes in patients suffering from generalized pustular psoriasis, suggests a study published in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, Medical Dialogues reports.
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DermTech to Partner with University of Barcelona for Research Study on Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
DermTech Inc announces a collaboration with researchers from the University of Barcelona, led by lead investigator Dr. Luis F Santamaria-Babí, PhD, to investigate the modulatory effect of targeted therapies in models of inflammatory skin disease.
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Is There an Association Between Psoriasis and Thyroid Disease?
A total of 39 of the 45 articles included in a review study demonstrated a positive association between psoriasis and thyroid diseases, although 6 articles found no association, according to Dermatology Advisor.
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How Do Psoriasis Treatments Affect Cardiovascular Disease Risk?
Available psoriasis treatments differ in terms of how they affect a patient’s likelihood of experiencing adverse cardiovascular events, according to a review in Chinese Medical Journal.
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Psoriasis Increases Risk for Metabolic Syndrome and Higher Coronary Plaque Burden
Patients with psoriasis are at an increased risk for metabolic syndrome and often have greater risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to study findings, per Dermatology Advisor.
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