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When you think of psoriasis, you may call to mind the visible physical symptoms such as raised, red lesions, dry skin, or scaly plaques that occur usually on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. But psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that can cause real pain and discomfort for suffers—more than 8...
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Improperly healed scars can lead to emotional distress, infection, longer stays in the hospital, and the need for further procedures. Scientists publishing in the journal Frontiers in Medicine researched the protein collagen and how its synthesis is impacted by the circadian clock. Collagen helps...
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The journal of Rheumatology and Therapy published a report on the first use of mediation modeling* to explore psoriatic arthritis and its relationship to pain and inflammation: does tofacitinib help? Data from 2 studies of psoriatic arthritis patients was pooled; patients were treated with a placebo...
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In an article published in the Science Translational Medicine journal, researchers offer potential future treatment for those with axial spondyloarthritis (SpA). Inflammation from this painful and debilitating disease impacts joints and the spine, and even eyes and skin. While investigating the role...
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The journal of Scientific Reports has published an article in which researchers discuss a potential treatment for burn injuries. These injuries, which globally affect over 6 million people every year, may cause infections, scarring, and even death. Clinical benefits have been noted through the use...
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An interesting development: Artificial electronic skin that reacts to pain. Human skin—the largest sensory organ—"is indicative of health. …pin pricks are used to study the response of a nervous system to evaluate degree of paralysis from nerve damage. Artificial skin receptors that demonstrate such...
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Newswise — A team led by Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine researchers has made two major discoveries involving psoriasis, a chronic and debilitating skin disease with no known cure.
The researchers found that an overabundance of a protein known as KLK6 can produce and worsen...
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Newswise — Dental health and diet may have an impact on the development and severity of psoriasis, according to a study by dermatologists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes thick, itchy patches of red skin with silvery scales and affects more...
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Skin conditions can be painful too. We are fortunate to have CBD and other cannabinoids as well as THC for many skin conditions including acne, itch, eczema, psoriasis, and wounds of all sorts. The cannabinoids help not only with the signs and symptoms of the dermatologic problem, but also help...