psoriasis Archives - Life Science Review

10 May 202010 May 2020

Environmental factors as well as the gut microbiota may strongly influence the development of psoriasis and its progression

In March 2020 researchers from Italy, USA and Serbia published their review on the interactions between the skin, microbiome, gut microbiota and psoriasis. The researchers stated that psoriasis is alternatively … Read more

7 May 20205 May 2020

An aggressive weight loss programme in overweight/obese individuals with chronic plaque psoriasis may significantly reduce the area of body surface involved and itch severity with a resultant improvement in the quality of life

In February 2020 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of an aggressive weight-loss programme in overweight/obese individuals with chronic plaque psoriasis. A total … Read more

5 May 20205 May 2020

Curcumin appears to play an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive role in individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

In March 2020 researchers from Greece published the results of their study to assess the mode of action of curcumin in psoriatic disease. The researchers stated that studies have shown … Read more

28 April 202028 April 2020

Whilst a higher BMI, poor gum health and speech difficulties related to dental problems appear to result in more severe symptoms of psoriasis, those individuals who consume fresh fruit at least once a day appear to experience milder symptoms

In July 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between psoriasis and a combination of factors that included dietary habits, oral health, … Read more

27 April 202027 April 2020

Current research does not support dietary gluten intake as being a risk factor for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and atopic dermatitis

In March 2020 researchers from Canada and the USA published the results of their study to assess whether increased gluten intake is associated with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and atopic dermatitis … Read more

13 April 202013 April 2020

Dead Sea climatotherapy appears to have an immediate effect on psoriatic skin lesions and also improves quality of life, but long-term control of the psoriasis has not been observed

In March 2020 researchers from Denmark published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of Dead Sea climatotherapy on psoriasis. (Climatotherapy involves a combination of sunbathing and swimming … Read more

7 April 201925 January 2020

Dermatologists call for further research to determine which medical conditions cannabis can safely help as numerous unsubstantiated claims are currently being made and advertised to the public

In March 2019 dermatologists from Canada published their review of dermatology-related uses of medical cannabis. They stated that in the USA, cannabis is approved to treat a variety of dermatological … Read more