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Health Encyclopedia: Psoriasis Causes

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The precise causes of psoriasis are unknown. It is generally believed that psoriasis is a disorder in which factors in the immune system, enzymes, and other materials that regulate skin cell division become damaged. This abnormal immune response causes rapid production of keratinocytes (immature skin cells) and inflammation. Such events are likely to be triggered by environmental factors, such as weather or stress, in people with genetic factors that make them susceptible (vulnerable).

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...identified four novel genes that may influence the risk of late onset Alzheimer's.   In the... Read more »

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Dr. Ballas Answers: Late-Onset Schizophrenia
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Anxiety Disorders: Causes
...changes in the amygdala, which is sometimes referred to as the "fear center." This part of the brain regulates fear, memory, and emotion and coordinates these resources with heart rate, blood... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Diagnosis
...National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseaseDiagnosing the FluSeveral available tests can isolate and identify the viruses responsible for some respiratory infections. They are generally... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Causes
...the oxygen and nutrients essential for normal brain development. This brain damage may lead to the later development of eating disorders and other psychiatric illnesses.Genetic FactorsAnorexia is... Read more »
Parkinson's Disease: Introduction
...sympathetic) nervous system. Such changes may impair the release of norepinephrine, a hormone that regulates blood pressure, pulse rate, perspiration, and other automatic responses to stress.... Read more »
Causes of Alzheimer's Disease
...(also called A beta) is the second significant finding. This insoluble protein accumulates and forms sticky patches called neuritic plaque, which are found... Read more »

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