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Research Identifies Genetic “Master Regulator” in Skin Formation *NEW* |
Researchers at Oregon State University have found one gene in the human body that appears to be a master regulator for skin development, in research that could help address everything from skin diseases such as eczema or psoriasis to the wrinkling of skin as people age ... |
| Psoriasis - The Naked Truth |
Around 5.1 million people suffer from psoriasis in Europe, with the worldwide figure believed to be around 80 million. 19 of those have now been photographed by Ralf Tooten and included in an exhibition to be shown throughout Europe ... |
| Raptiva should no longer be prescribed |
Doctors in the European Union should not issue further prescriptions for Raptiva (efalizumab), from Serono, because of safety concerns. Raptiva has been authorised in the European Union (EU) since September 2004 to treat adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis ... |
| Online support communities are valuable to psoriasis patients |
| A study recently published in the Archives of Dermatology evaluates the usefulness of online support communities and has found that psoriasis sufferers may find help concerning their emotional welfare which they otherwise may struggle to find in the medical community ... |
| Higher levels of obesity hormone in patients with Psoriasis |
| Patients with the skin disease psoriasis appear more likely to have higher levels of leptin (a hormone produced by fat cells that may contribute to obesity and other metabolic abnormalities) than persons without psoriasis, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... |
| Psoriasis Winter Blues |
| With the weather turning cooler and the festive season upon us, does your Psoriasis worsen? What are the main factors influencing flare-ups? ... |
| Doctors Put Forth First International Guidlines for Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis |
| Rheumatologists, dermatologists, and patient advocates have come together to publish the first-ever international guidelines for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, a disease that mainly affects people who have psoriasis but also some people without it ... |
| The singer LeAnn Rimes talks about her life with Psoriasis: Stop Hiding - Start Living |
| The American singer and songwriter LeAnn Rimes talks about her experience of living with psoriasis in a video shown on the Stop Hiding campaign website ... |
| New Study Shows Smoking Increases Risk of Psoriasis |
| Another disease can be added to the list of smoking-related disorders – psoriasis. Researchers have found that smoking increases the risk of developing psoriasis ... |
| Psoriasis Guide |
| IMR International Limited, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions, announce the launch of a comprehensive guide to psoriasis within its new public health portal ... |
| Grenz Rays Therapy |
| Grenz rays therapy involves exposing the skin to low-energy, non-penetrative, electromagnetic radiation. It is used in several inflammatory skin conditions (including certain localised forms of eczema and psoriasis), when other therapies have failed ... |
| Penn Researchers Find Psoriasis Patients at Increased Risk for Heart Attack |
| (Philadelphia, PA) - Psoriasis is an independent risk factor for myocardial infarction (MI; heart attack), and this risk is greatest in young patients with severe psoriasis, according to Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ... |
| The Teen Project - Interim Report |
| Research has highlighted the potentially severe and disabling psychological impacts associated with psoriasis ... |
| Nicotine Replacement |
| Smoking is thought to be one of the triggers for psoriasis. Nicotine Replacement should be used to help Smokers cut down as well as quit: new guidance ... |
| Choose and Book |
| Choose and Book is a new service that allows you to choose your hospital or clinic and book an appointment with a specialist ... |
| Dithranol Research |
| Scientists at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, studying the effects of a drug used in the treatment of a distressing skin condition, have found that it is actually killing off the cells which are the cause of the problem ... |
| Drug Breakthrough |
| An international team led by a dermatologist at The University of Manchester has found that treatment with the emerging drug infliximab, marketed as Remicade, can quickly and significantly improve psoriasis symptoms ... |
| Today's Therapist - Salcura Feature |
| The article that follows was printed in the "Today's Therapist" magazine and was written by Dr Martin Schiele, Salcura Skincare research and development scientist ... |
| GP Appointment Delays |
| Dr Hamish Meldrum, chairman of the BMA’s General Practitioners Committee (GPC), commenting on the Government’s access announcement, said the Government was failing to tackle the underlying capacity problem ... |
| NIH Acupuncture and Arthritis Research |
| Acupuncture provides pain relief and improves function for people with osteoarthritis of the knee and serves as an effective complement to standard care ... |
| NIAMS Research Findings |
| Three recent studies funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases are helping scientists and doctors to understand how the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis behaves at the molecular level, and what role genes play in predisposing people toward this disease ... |
| Rolex Fastnet Challenge |
| Your opportunity to help raise money for a worthy cause ... |
| Flower Essence Remedies |
| Nature has provided us with the most stunning variety of flowering plants not only to delight us by lifting our spirits but also by giving each plant species specific therapeutic values ... |
| Heal Yourself Using Plants from your Own Garden |
| Your back garden is a treasure trove of healing herbs and flowers which can be used at little expense to make a range of healing products and health remedies. In this article, skin care expert Kolbjørn Borseth of Aromantic explains step-by-step how to make compresses ... |
| Research offers Hope for Psoriasis Sufferers |
| Scientists at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, studying the effects of a drug used in the treatment of a distressing skin condition, have found that it is actually killing off the cells which are the cause of the problem ... |
| Buffalo Milk and the Effects on Psoriasis By Bradley Pine |
| Bradley Pine conducted a trial with Buffalo Milk, after seeing it's healing properties promoted on television ... |
| Tumeric Cures Psoriasis |
| One person's success in managing their psoriasis involved eating Tumeric ... |
| Acupuncture and Arthritis |
| Acupuncture can help with many things - Arthritis is just one condition that acupuncture is proven to help ... |
| Psoriatic Arthritis - The Facts |
| Psoriasis belongs to the same basic class of diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, which is a seropositive disease ... |
| AromaCaring Factsheet |
| Aromacaring is run by Jane Ellwood, who explains how essentail oils fit into the Psoriasis Care routine ... |
| The Benefits of Sunlight |
| Sunshine may be better for you than you thought - Susan Clark, award-winning UK health journalist, explains ... |
| A Deeper Understanding of Psoriasis |
| Written by Susan Clark, award-winning UK health journalist, author & broadcaster ... |
| Treating Psoriasis with Western Herbs |
| Herbal treatment is recognised as a particularly effective treatment for chronic and acute skin conditions, and psoriasis is certainly no exception ... |
| 'Gene Hunt' Breakthrough by University of Leicester |
| A gene hunt being carried out at the University of Leicester for a skin disorder that affects over one million people in the UK alone has made a new breakthrough which could lead to the design of new and more targeted drugs ... |
| Reflexology for Psoriasis by Polly Hall |
| Reflexology is a complementary therapy working on the feet or sometimes the hands. The reflexologist uses specific movements with their hands to access their client's reflex points found on the feet or hands ... |
| How to Heal Yourself from Psoriasis by Kolbjørn Borseth |
| Psoriasis is a common, often inherited, skin disorder which occurs when the production rate of new skin cells is accelerated ... |
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updated: 11 May 2009 |
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