Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease that results from the overproduction of skin cells, resulting in their accumulation on the surface of the skin, which causes red, scaly plaques that may itch and bleed. It is estimated that approximately 7.5 million Americans and nearly 3 percent of the world's population are living with psoriasis and nearly one-quarter of those people have cases that are considered moderate to severe.
What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis represents a chronic inflammatory skin condition with a complex pathophysiology and significant genetic background.

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Purine metabolite xanthine may play a role in Th17 cell differentiation in the gut

Purine metabolite xanthine may play a role in Th17 cell differentiation in the gut

Clinical trial shows promising results for oral psoriasis treatment

Clinical trial shows promising results for oral psoriasis treatment

Investigating the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations in immunocompromised adult patients

Investigating the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations in immunocompromised adult patients

Exploring the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties of butyrate

Exploring the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties of butyrate

Skin medication shows promise in treating alcohol use disorder

Skin medication shows promise in treating alcohol use disorder

Immunosuppressive drug methotrexate linked to increased risk of three types of skin cancer

Immunosuppressive drug methotrexate linked to increased risk of three types of skin cancer

Cardiovascular risk in psoriasis, the association between psoriatic inflammation and atherosclerosis, and the cardiovascular-risk-reducing effects of biologics

Cardiovascular risk in psoriasis, the association between psoriatic inflammation and atherosclerosis, and the cardiovascular-risk-reducing effects of biologics

COVID-19 might increase risk of autoimmune diseases

COVID-19 might increase risk of autoimmune diseases

Doctoral research presents predictive value of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel diseases

Doctoral research presents predictive value of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel diseases

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding how inflammation is regulated

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding how inflammation is regulated

Extraordinary plasticity of the glucocorticoid receptor revealed

Extraordinary plasticity of the glucocorticoid receptor revealed

TYK2 inhibitor identifies as a promising drug candidate for preventing type 1 diabetes

TYK2 inhibitor identifies as a promising drug candidate for preventing type 1 diabetes

Multiple research platforms identify environmental chemical agents that promote intestinal inflammation

Multiple research platforms identify environmental chemical agents that promote intestinal inflammation

Does skin inflammation exacerbate COVID-19?

Does skin inflammation exacerbate COVID-19?

People with end-stage renal disease and psoriasis do not have increased risk for heart attack

People with end-stage renal disease and psoriasis do not have increased risk for heart attack

Researchers explore single-cell sequencing technologies to understand molecular mechanisms of autoimmune diseases

Researchers explore single-cell sequencing technologies to understand molecular mechanisms of autoimmune diseases

Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases following COVID-19

Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases following COVID-19

Thirdhand smoke exposure elevates biomarkers associated with the initiation of skin diseases

Thirdhand smoke exposure elevates biomarkers associated with the initiation of skin diseases

Study finds dimethyl fumarate was not associated with an improvement in clinical outcomes in adults hospitalized with COVID-19

Study finds dimethyl fumarate was not associated with an improvement in clinical outcomes in adults hospitalized with COVID-19

Studies explore how differences in skin composition may lead to dermatological conditions

Studies explore how differences in skin composition may lead to dermatological conditions