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Psoriasis Causes

Psoriasis boosts hypertension, diabetes risk

April 21, 2009

People who suffer from the skin disorder psoriasis have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at data from thousands of female U.S. nurses who enrolled in a 1991 study. The women have been checked periodically for numerous health-related issues since then. Investigators found that over the course of the study, 1,813 women were diagnosed with psoriasis, and these women were 63 percent more likely to develop diabetes and 17 percent m... Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Centocor gets FDA approval for expanded marketing of REMICADE (Infliximab)

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...lead to joint destruction and debilitation. Skin psoriasis is frequently associated with the... Read more »

Psoriasis Dangers

By healthgal , Health Expert

My father's wife has psoriasis. She has the typical scaly plaque mostly on her legs and of course... Read more »

Psoriasis Can Put Your Life at Risk

By healthgal , Health Expert

...that was missed or never diagnosed. In the case of psoriasis, as many as 3.6 million... Read more »

Dandruff: Diagnosis and Treatment

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...neurological illnesses such as Parkinson's disease. Psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis can... Read more »

When It's Not Obesity: Other Conditions That Can Cause Weight Gain

By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...illnesses, such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, can cause a syndrome similar to... Read more »

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Health Guide

Psoriasis: Causes

CausesThe 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... Read more »

Psoriasis: guttate

Guttate psoriasis is aform of psoriasis with characteristic waterdrop-shaped scaly macules. Alternative Names Guttate psoriasis Causes, incidence,... Read more »

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common skin inflammation (irritation and swelling) characterized by frequent episodes of redness, itching, and thick, dry, silvery scales on the skin. ... Read more »

Psoriasis: Prognosis

...body's ability to regulate temperature.Zumbusch Psoriasis. A combination of erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis causes a serious condition called Zumbusch psoriasis:The condition can develop... Read more »

Psoriasis: Introduction

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder marked by periodic flare-ups of sharply defined red patches, covered by a silvery, flaky surface. The primary disease activity leading to psoriasis... Read more »

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Medications

Sandimmune Oral Uses and How to Use

...rheumatoid arthritis and a certain skin condition (severe psoriasis). Cyclosporine belongs to a... Read more »

Sandimmune Oral Uses and How to Use

...rheumatoid arthritis and a certain skin condition (severe psoriasis). Cyclosporine belongs to a... Read more »

Tazorac Top Uses and How to Use

...(tah-ZAIR-oh-teen)Uses This medication is used to treat psoriasis or acne. It is a... Read more »

Enbrel SubQ Uses and How to Use

...spondylitis), as well as a skin condition called psoriasis. These conditions are caused by an... Read more »

Humira SubQ Uses and How to Use

...spondylitis). This medication is also used to treat psoriasis (plaque-type). It works by... Read more »

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Related News

Indigo Ointment Soothes Psoriasis

December 02, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An ointment created from a plant often used in traditional Chinese medicine may sooth the itchy and painful skin condition... Read summary »

Psoriasis and Obesity

December 24, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with psoriasis may have higher levels of an obesity-related hormone. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that results... Read summary »

Psoriasis Associated With High Blood Pressure, Diabetes in Women

May 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, appear to have an increased risk for developing diabetes and high... Read summary »

Low-dose acetretin may reduce nail psoriasis

March 18, 2009

Low-dose treatment with acetretin, a drug used to treat skin psoriasis, seems to help reduce nail psoriasis, according to Italian researchers. Read summary »

Psoriasis patients happy with at-home UVB treatments

May 13, 2009

Researchers say UVB therapy at home is safe, effective, and more convenient for people who have the skin condition psoriasis. Read summary »

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