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Obese Kids May Face Higher Odds for Eczema, Psoriasis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2024
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Obese kids are more likely to develop immune-based skin problems like eczema or psoriasis, a new study says.
Analysis of more than 2.1 million Korean chi...
Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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Acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, alopecia: Any one of these common skin ailments can render a child vulnerable to stigma and bullying at school, new research confirms.
"These chronic skin conditions can be tremendously life-altering, including shaping psychosocial deve...
Mouse Study Yields Clues to Why Psoriasis Worsens
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 25, 2024
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Australian researchers say they have identified a gene mutation that causes the skin disease psoriasis.
A chronic inflammatory condition, psoriasis causes red, scaly, itchy patches on the skin. Some patients also develop psoriatic arthritis, a condition marked by joint p...
Women Are More Prone to Autoimmune Disorders Than Men, and Scientists May Know Why
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2024
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Women are much more prone than men to develop autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and lupus.
Now, researchers have come up with a potential explanation for that -- one that's rooted in genes that drive a person's gender.
The female bod...
Pregnancy-Linked Depression Could Have Links to Autoimmune Diseases
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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Could the immune system play a role in why some women become depressed during and after a pregnancy?
Swedish researchers have uncovered a "bidirectional relationship" between pregnancy-linked depression and autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, ulcer...
Skin Conditions Flare Up When Wildfires Nearby
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 26, 2023
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The smoke billowing from this summer's devastating wildfires wasn't just bad for your lungs.
Skin problems also seem to worsen, with dermatology visits rising as air quality deteriorates, a new study<...
Is It Eczema or Psoriasis? An Expert Offers Advice
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2023
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Eczema and psoriasis are skin conditions that can each affect a person's quality of life.
The best way to know which one you have if you have an itchy rash or burning feeling on your skin is to see an expert.
"Both eczema and psoriasis can impact your sleep, mood a...
Vacations in the Sun Aren't Good for Your Skin's Microbiome
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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It's already known that the "healthy glow"of a tan actually represents damage to skin cells.
But a new study of people on vacation has found that sunbathing also can disrupt the skin's microbiome, altering the populations of bacteria that live on the skin in ways that co...
Vitamin D Might Ease the Agony of Psoriasis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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People who have psoriasis may want to get their vitamin D levels checked.
New research suggests that blood levels of the so-called "sunshine vitamin" may affect the severity of their condition. In psoriasis, skin cells build up and form dry, itchy, sometimes painful patc...
Psoriatic Arthritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
- Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2023
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Most people have heard of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. But for some, psoriatic arthritis is the new kid on the block. Here's what you need to know about psoriatic arthritis, including symptoms, types and treatments.
What is psoriatic arthritis?
Planning for a Pregnancy? Don't Let Eczema, Psoriasis Get in the Way
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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During pregnancy, women may need to consider different options for treating certain health issues.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) offers some suggestions for pregnant women living with the common skin conditions eczema and psoriasis.
"Women may consider ...
California's Wildfires Caused Uptick in Skin Ailments
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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Wildfires are known to have a lot of negative impacts on the environment and the health of the people who live through them.
Yet another is the worsening of skin conditions, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The group shared strategies to minimize ...
Lupus, Psoriasis Patients May Face Greater Dangers After Heart Attack
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2022
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People with autoimmune disorders like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis who suffer a heart attack are more likely to die or develop severe heart-related complications in the aftermath, a new study shows.
A heart attack creates more serious health consequences in t...
Lupus, MS and Other Autoimmune Disorders Raise Heart Risks
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2022
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Research has linked heart disease to specific autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Now, a huge study shows that autoimmune diseases as a group increase your chances of developing heart ills.
Autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, multiple sclerosis...
Nerve Block Plus Lidocaine Clears Psoriasis in Small Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2022
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Spinal injections of a common anesthetic may help clear the inflammatory skin condition psoriasis, a small pilot study suggests.
The study involved four patients with severe ps...
Should You Use Antibiotic Creams on Your Skin?
- February 22, 2022
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As winter winds leave your skin dry, cracked and prone to cuts and bleeding, a skin expert says you should resist the urge to use antibiotic creams or ointments.
While it might seem sensible to use antibiotic topicals to combat germs and prevent infection with
Vitamin D Supplements Might Cut Your Odds for Autoimmune Diseases
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2022
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Taking vitamin D supplements may help stave off psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other autoimmune diseases, a new study suggests.
Previous research has hinted at this connection, but the new study is the first randomized controlled trial to look at what happens...
CBD and Cannabis Products for Acne, Psoriasis? Buyer Beware, Dermatologists Say
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2022
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Growing numbers of folks are turning to CBD or cannabis products to treat skin conditions like acne or rosacea, but researchers warn that the science on their safety and power hasn't kept up with demand.
When more than 500 adults were asked about their use of CBD (cannab...
Kids' Temporary Tattoos Can Harm Skin Function
- Steven Reinberg
- September 10, 2021
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Parents: You may think temporary tattoos are harmless for children. But kids who decorate themselves with these transfer tattoos may be disrupting the skin's protective barrier, Spanish researchers report.
They looked at the effects on skin of permanent tattoos and tempo...