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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Study uncovers how inflammation in brain blood vessels exacerbates damage in vascular dementia

Study uncovers how inflammation in brain blood vessels exacerbates damage in vascular dementia

Study finds nearly double risk of depression and anxiety in autoimmune patients

Study finds nearly double risk of depression and anxiety in autoimmune patients

Early intensive therapy shows promise in psoriatic arthritis patients with poor prognostic factors

Early intensive therapy shows promise in psoriatic arthritis patients with poor prognostic factors

Study: More expectant mothers begin pregnancy with autoimmune conditions

Study: More expectant mothers begin pregnancy with autoimmune conditions

Abdominal fat emerges as independent risk factor for psoriasis in women

Abdominal fat emerges as independent risk factor for psoriasis in women

Residual inflammation can linger in psoriasis patients despite skin treatment

Residual inflammation can linger in psoriasis patients despite skin treatment

New study identifies wedelolactone as a potent topical treatment for psoriasis

New study identifies wedelolactone as a potent topical treatment for psoriasis

Study reveals potential new strategy to prevent or slow progression of Type 1 diabetes

Study reveals potential new strategy to prevent or slow progression of Type 1 diabetes

Cardiovascular mortality higher in women with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus

Cardiovascular mortality higher in women with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher psoriasis risk

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher psoriasis risk

Why skin shame matters more than symptoms in chronic skin conditions

Why skin shame matters more than symptoms in chronic skin conditions

FDA approved anti-inflammatory drug shows promise for treating alcohol use disorder and pain

FDA approved anti-inflammatory drug shows promise for treating alcohol use disorder and pain

Exploring citrullination as a key regulator of gene expression and disease

Exploring citrullination as a key regulator of gene expression and disease

Tecan expands portfolio for specialty diagnostics with an asset purchase relating to certain ELISA kits

Tecan expands portfolio for specialty diagnostics with an asset purchase relating to certain ELISA kits

Breakthrough research identifies small peptide for psoriasis treatment

Breakthrough research identifies small peptide for psoriasis treatment

How your skin’s microbes shape immunity, inflammation, and chronic skin disease

How your skin’s microbes shape immunity, inflammation, and chronic skin disease

Microneedles accelerate diabetic wound healing in preclinical models

Microneedles accelerate diabetic wound healing in preclinical models

Natural product derivative demonstrates promising therapeutic potential for psoriasis

Natural product derivative demonstrates promising therapeutic potential for psoriasis

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

Experts release new guidelines on JAK inhibitors for chronic inflammatory diseases

Experts release new guidelines on JAK inhibitors for chronic inflammatory diseases

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