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How Light Fights Psoriasis
Ultraviolet light is a
proven treatment for
psoriasis, one of humanity's
oldest known diseases.
Sunshine can also beat back
the chronic autoimmune
disorder of the skin. But
... > full story
The Protein SRF Keeps The Skin Healthy
Researchers have determined
a role for the protein SRF
in the skin and found that
its expression is markedly
decreased in the diseased
areas of skin of individuals
with psoriasis. ... > full story
'Master Regulator' Of Skin Formation Discovered
Researchers have found one
gene in the human body that
appears to be a master
regulator for skin
development, in research
that could help address
... > full story
Green Tea May Delay Onset Of Type 1 Diabetes
A powerful antioxidant in
green tea may prevent or
delay the onset of type 1
diabetes, Medical College of
Georgia researchers say.
Researchers were testing
... > full story
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Scientists Discover Cells That Control Inflammation in Chronic Disease
November 17, 2009 — A new type of immune cell that can be out of control in certain chronic inflammatory diseases, worsening the symptoms of conditions like psoriasis and asthma, is described for the first time in new ... > full story -
Gene Variation Is 'Major Genetic Determinant Of Psoriasis'
August 28, 2009 — A specific genetic region that has been increasingly identified as the strongest genetic link to psoriasis has an even more significant role in the chronic skin disease than has been suspected, ... > full story -
Skin-Disease Patients Show Brain Immunity To Faces Of Disgust
August 27, 2009 — People with psoriasis -- an often distressing dermatological condition that causes lesions and scaly patches on the skin -- are less likely to react to looks of disgust by others than people without ... > full story -
Psoriasis-Like Inflammation: Crucial Role For The Protein CCR6
July 6, 2009 — Psoriasis, a chronic skin disorder caused by the immune system, affects 1%-2% of white individuals. Although there are a number of treatments, the chronic recurrent nature of the disorder means more ... > full story -
Psoriasis Associated With Cardiovascular Disease And Increased Mortality
June 17, 2009 — The skin disease psoriasis is associated with atherosclerosis (a buildup of plaque in the arteries) characterized by an increased prevalence of ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, ... > full story -
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Home UVB Therapy For Psoriasis As Effective And Safe As Hospital Treatment, Study Suggests
May 7, 2009 — For patients with psoriasis, treatment with ultraviolet B at home is as effective and as safe as conventional hospital based phototherapy, suggests a new ... > full story -
Two-Pronged Attack Works Best For Psoriasis Treatment
May 1, 2009 — Scientists find that two commonly used topical treatments work best together to treat chronic psoriasis, but are not a ... > full story -
Psoriasis Associated With Diabetes And High Blood Pressure In Women
April 26, 2009 — Women with psoriasis appear to have an increased risk for developing diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a new ... > full story -
New Drug Shows Promising Results For Psoriatic Arthritis
April 16, 2009 — Psoriatic arthritis affects about 11 percent of patients with psoriasis. Anti-tumor necrosis factor ± (anti-TNF±) agents, which block signaling molecules that induce inflammation, ... > full story -
Mouse Model Of Human Psoriasis
March 29, 2009 — Researchers have developed a new mouse model to study human ... > full story
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