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Psoriasis severity linked to increased comorbid presence of kidney, liver, and pancreatic diseases

Psoriasis severity is linked to an increased comorbid presence of kidney, liver, and pancreatic diseases. In the study published in JAMA Dermatology, the researchers uncovered that psoriasis severity – measured by the percentage of the affected body surface – is strongly associated with a higher risk of comorbidities, including those that affect the lungs, liver, ...click here to read more

Psoriasis and cold sores, the most stigmatized skin disorders: Study

A recent study published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology indicates that cold sores and psoriasis rule the roost when it comes to stigmatized skin conditions. However, experts believe the sufferers are victims of misguided ill will. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, psoriasis, which is believed to ...click here to read more

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Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients receiving biologics therapy show reduction in depression and insomnia: Study

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients receiving biologics therapy show reduction in depression and insomnia. The National Psoriasis Foundation states that individuals affected by psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis are at a higher risk of depression, compared to the general public. Symptoms of depression include insomnia and anxiety, which causes patients to use high amounts of antidepressants. ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis, psoriasis drug ingredient linked to a lethal brain infection

Multiple sclerosis and psoriasis drug ingredient – dimethyl fumarate – was found to be associated with PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy), which is a lethal brain infection. The drug ingredient has been linked to two cases of PML so far, leading to the deaths of two European women. In one case, a 54-year-old woman had multiple sclerosis ...click here to read more

Psoriasis increases erectile dysfunction risk in men, high blood pressure and diabetes raise the odds: Study

Psoriasis, high blood pressure, and diabetes increase erectile dysfunction risk in men. The study looked at sexual function in 191 patients with psoriasis and 191 healthy men. Fifty-three percent of men with psoriasis reported erectile dysfunction, compared to 40 percent of men without the skin condition. Furthermore, men with psoriasis were more likely to report ...click here to read more

Does vitiligo affect tattoos?

If you have vitiligo, should you get a tattoo? This question is more common than you think. Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses pigment, resulting in white patches. Tattoos have been around for centuries as integral cultural part of personal expression. The simple answer to the question – does vitiligo affect tattoos? ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis risk higher in rosacea-affected women: Study

Multiple sclerosis risk has been found to be higher in rosacea-affected women. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen who found a higher risk of multiple sclerosis in women with rosacea, compared to women without the skin condition. The study looked at patients diagnosed with rosacea between January 1997 and December ...click here to read more

Psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis – major risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Researcher Dr. Ari Polachek wrote, “[T]hese findings support the notion that PsA [psoriatic arthritis] should be considered as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.” The study authors explained, “We have found that patients with PsA had a 43 percent higher risk of having ...click here to read more