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...
View ArticlePsoriasis 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...
View ArticleGenetic variation may explain why biologics help some patients, but fail others
Psoriasis patients carrying a specific gene experience a significantly better early response to ustekinumab, but are less likely to achieve high rates of response to anti-TNFs.
View ArticleImpaired taste and smell may explain poor nutrition in psoriasis patients
Psoriasis has long been linked with poor nutrition, high body mass index and metabolic disorders. New research suggests a reduced sense of taste and smell, caused by inflammation, may explain why.
View ArticleDiet and lifestyle factors may trigger psoriasis
Environmental and lifestyle factors, such as certain foods and infections, may trigger onset of psoriasis and account for approximately 30% of the risk of the condition in people with a genetic...
View ArticleCardiovascular disease in psoriasis may be due to a cardiosplenic axis
The spleen may have a role in driving the higher rate of cardiovascular disease seen in psoriasis patients through a spleen–atherosclerotic axis, suggests research presented at a meeting in London.
View ArticleDermatomyositis requires a second-line treatment
Study finds that second-line agents need to be incorporated into treatment for moderate to severe dermatomyositis, which is otherwise very difficult to treat.
View ArticleConsiderations for diagnosing eosinophilic fasciitis
A spate of new eosinophilic fasciitis cases led to the development of these considerations now considered standard in making an accurate diagnosis.
View ArticleBiomarkers may predict chronic urticaria resolution
Chronic urticaria is associated with a low resolution rate, but researchers writing in JAMA point to biomarkers that may help predict the likelihood of resolution.
View ArticleMedication adherence comes down to cost
Dermatologists should discuss cost and insurance coverage concerns with patients to boost adherence to acne medication, researchers report in JAMA Dermatology.
View ArticleThe best and worst of acne treatment options
Poor quality trials make assessing effects of non-pharmacological treatments in acne difficult, but based on the evidence, glycolic acid, amino fruit acid, intense pulsed light and diode laser are the...
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