Psoriasis, Homocysteine and Heart Disease
A really interesting study from Turkey looked at serum homocysteine levels in patients with psoriasis. Elevated homocysteine levels are a recognized risk factor for heart disease. More recently,...
View ArticleMore on Psoriasis and Heart Disease
The current issue of the American Journal of Cardiology contains a consensus document by dermatologists and cardiologists regarding the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with...
View ArticlePsoriasis and the Risk of Diabetes
an article in the British Journal of Dermatology (Br J Dermatol. 2008;159(6):1331-1337) looked at the rate of new-onset diabetes developing in patients with psoriasis. They took their data ...Read Full...
View ArticleRaptiva (efalizumab) Pulled From the Market
Biologics are one of the treatment options available for psoriasis. However, psoriasis sufferers will now have to cope with one less option. Raptiva (efalixumab), a well-know biologic, will no longer...
View ArticleStelara Gets the Green Light
A new option in the fight against psoriasis -- Stelara (ustekinumab). The FDA -- after two long years of talks -- has approved the use of this drug for psoriasis patients who are candidates for...
View ArticleCountry singer LeAnn Rimes speaks out about psoriasis
Country singer LeAnn Rimes has suffered from psoriasis since she was two-years-old. Her psoriasis got so bad, she started bleeding on stage during a performance. Her battle with psoriasis is why she...
View ArticleSafety Alert: Methotrexate Recall
The FDA has issued a safety alert for some vials of methotrexate, which may contain small flakes of glass. Sandoz is recalling the following products: Product : Methotrexate Injection, USP, 50mg/2mL...
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Kim Kardashian Has Psoriasis
Recently revealed on the Keeping Up With the Kardashians TV show: Celebrity Kim Kardashian has psoriasis. She and her sister initially guessed it might be ringworm until a dermatologist diagnosed it...
View ArticleIs there a Link Between Body Weight and Psoriasis?
Research from Northwestern University suggests there may be a connection, at least in young children. When researchers looked at 409 pediatric psoriasis patients, they found a correlation between...
View ArticlePsoriasis Symptoms: His Versus Hers
Does gender play a role in psoriasis? While the disease affects both women and men, new research suggests that men experience more severe symptoms compared to women. The study included 2,294 Swedish...
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