Category Archives: Skin Health

Vitiligo and gray hair-related molecular signals discovered, which may help in developing a possible cure. Researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have found a molecular signal, which may raise the possibility of curing gray hair, and possibly vitiligo, with a simple pill. The researchers manipulated stem cells in mice to better understand the molecular mechanisms ...click here to read more

Psoriasis patients requiring biologic treatments face economic and racial barriers. The study coming from the researchers at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that black patients receiving Medicare are less likely to use biologics to treat psoriasis, compared to white patients. Furthermore, patients on Medicare Extra Help are also less likely ...click here to read more

Psoriasis risk increases with high blood pressure and anti-hypertension drugs. Psoriasis is an immune-related disease affecting nearly three percent of the American population. The researchers found that in women, specifically, long-term hypertension along with the use of anti-hypertension drugs (especially beta-blockers) was associated with a higher risk of psoriasis. The researchers analyzed psoriasis cases in ...click here to read more

Vitiligo is a skin condition in which the pigment of the skin is lost in certain areas, making the skin to appear white. Although a vitiligo-specific diet isn’t supported by too much scientific data, skin specialists still recommend a vitiligo diet in order to boost the immune system, as vitiligo is an autoimmune disease and ...click here to read more

Pityriasis rosea, a skin condition that first appears as a rash, is easily misunderstood. Doctors and dermatologists say understanding the different staged of pityriasis rosea can better prepare people to deal with its symptoms. Pityriasis rosea rash eventually takes up a distinctive look and shape in its later stages. It is known as an ailment ...click here to read more

Nail psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis symptoms have been found to be connected. Nail psoriasis is a condition in which the skin underneath the nails becomes affected by psoriasis, a skin disease. Developing both skin rash and nail psoriasis is quite common among the psoriasis patients, but having nail psoriasis alone is less common. In nail ...click here to read more

Vitiligo is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance. Vitiligo is a disorder that results in discolored patches on the skin, hair, and mucus membrane. Roughly one to two percent of the population has vitiligo, and it is believed to be caused by genetic and environmental factors. Insulin resistance is not only a risk ...click here to read more

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis increase the risk of gout, as both conditions are associated with the rising levels of uric acid, which breaks down into purines and causes gout. Uric acid builds up in small joints – usually the big toe – where it crystallizes and prompts sudden bouts of intense pain and swelling. If left untreated, ...click here to read more

Many people who suffer from fibromyalgia also experience skin disorders, including problems that cause skin rashes and skin itching. While the root cause of fibromyalgia and associated skin issues continues to be studied, there is relief for sufferers in the way of home remedies. Fibromyalgia is best described as chronic widespread pain. It impacts about ...click here to read more

A sebaceous cyst is a noncancerous lump behind the ear, which develops underneath the skin, and while it can be unsightly and sometimes uncomfortable, it’s generally not harmful. Usually a lump behind the ear, a sebaceous cyst can also show up on the head, back, face, breast, and other parts of the body. They tend ...click here to read more

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) onset in psoriasis patients is linked to physical trauma. The risk of psoriatic arthritis was found to be higher when physical trauma affected the bones or joints directly. Senior author Dr. Thorvardur Love said, “This is the first sizable population-based cohort study to determine the risk of PsA following trauma in psoriasis ...click here to read more

Psoriasis and general bone loss have been found to be linked and studies suggest it may help osteoporosis treatment research. Researchers from the Genes, Development and Disease Group found that psoriasis patients experience higher levels of bone loss as a result of the disease. Their findings, published in Science Translational Medicine, described the molecular communication ...click here to read more

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) treatment focuses on prevention of flares and disease management. The American Academy of Dermatology’s (Academy) has updated the guidelines regarding the management of adult eczema with a strong focus on management and better control of the condition along with the coexistence of allergies and the use of alternative therapies to work alongside ...click here to read more

If you have ever had lump behind ear, along with pain or swelling, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Many people think it is nothing to be concerned about, but it is important to understand the reason for a swollen lump behind ear, because while some cases can be minor, others are more serious. ...click here to read more