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Although sunburn carries a risk for skin cancer and can make psoriasis worse, regular exposure to the sun helps clear up psoriasis in people with mild-to-moderate conditions. People should cover non-affected areas with clothing or sunscreen and sunbathe only until the skin starts to tan.
Vacations in sunny areas, such as Hawaii or the Caribbean, can offer relief. For those who can afford it, a stay of several weeks at the Dead Sea in Israel has been proven to significantly...
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Psoriasis Triggers: Can Beer and Gluten Worsen Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease which can cause skin inflammation, itching and pain. Psoriasis is one of the most common types of... Read more »
Summer Psoriasis Smarts: How to Avoid Flares
Some of us with psoriasis fare better in sunnier weather while others (like me) may experience more spots. Either way, being mindful of... Read more »
Psoriasis Management: What Your Dermatologist Wishes You Knew
The relationship you have with your dermatologist is a pretty important one when you've got a chronic disease like psoriasis. While you may... Read more »
Psoriasis and Associated Health Risks
If your dermatologist is asking more questions about your overall health, and not just about your skin, consider yourself fortunate to have... Read more »
Different Kinds of Psoriasis
The most common form of psoriasis is plaque psoriasis - about 80 percent of us who have the disease experience this kind - and typically... Read more »
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Low-dose acetretin may reduce nail psoriasis
Low-dose treatment with acetretin, a drug used to treat skin psoriasis, seems to help reduce nail psoriasis, according to Italian researchers. Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Causes of Chronic InsomniaSleep problems seem to run in families. About 35% of people with insomnia have a family history of insomnia, with the... Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Causes of Short-Term and Transient InsomniaA reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This... Read more »
Insomnia May Be Deadly for Men: Study
A large study has found that men with chronic insomnia who sleep less than 6 hours per night are at an increased risk of death. Researchers found... Read more »
Using sleep to manage headaches may cause insomnia
Headache sufferers often treat their pain by taking naps to sleep it off, but they run the risk of developing insomnia by disrupting their normal... Read more »
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