Psoriasis and pregnancy: Effects, symptoms changes, and treatments
How does pregnancy affect psoriasis? How might symptoms change during pregnancy, will the baby be affected, and what are the suggested treatments?
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Psoriasis scars: Treatment and prevention
How do psoriasis scars form? Do different types of psoriasis lead to different types of scarring, and what treatments are available for psoriasis scars?
Ayurvedic treatment for psoriasis: Options, remedies, and evidence
Ayurveda is an ancient medical practice. Can it help with the symptoms of psoriasis? What are the risks and safety considerations?
Psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: How to tell the difference
In this article, we take a close look at the differences between seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis. What are the causes? How might they be treated?
Psoriasis vs. dandruff: How to tell the difference
Learn about dandruff and psoriasis of the scalp. Compare the causes and treatments for both conditions, and understand more about scalp-care.
Some bed bugs show early signs of resistance to 2 common insecticides
Pest management professionals battling the ongoing resurgence of bed bugs are wise to employ a well-rounded set of measures that reduces reliance on chemical control, as new research shows the...
Mysterious outbreak of disfiguring tropical disease in western Uganda linked to decades of walking barefoot in volcanic soils
A puzzling surge in western Uganda patients diagnosed with a painful, disfiguring skin condition known as elephantiasis was caused not by the parasitic worms typically associated with the...
Clinical trial finds no benefits of wearing silk for children with eczema
A new randomized clinical trial tests the health effects and cost effectiveness of wearing silk garments in children with moderate to severe eczema.
Can a gluten-free diet help with psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition. While there is no cure, a gluten-free diet may help some people better manage their symptoms.
Asthma drug helps patients with skin disorder
Patients who develop itchy wheals in response to cold or friction benefit from treatment with omalizumab, a drug normally used to treat asthma.