The People's Perspective on MedicineArticles categorized as Psoriasis
Is There Science to Support Alternative Treatments for Psoriasis?
Psoriasis can be challenging to treat. New drugs are expensive and have some scary side effects. Are there alternative treatments for psoriasis that work?
Show 1300: How Vitamin D and Omega-3s Help Your Health
In this week's interview, a high-powered study called VITAL revealed that vitamin D and omega-3s can reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases.
Preventing Autoimmune Diseases with Vitamin D and Fish Oil
Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, PMR and thyroid diseases are hard to treat. Why not try PREVENTING autoimmune diseases with supplements?
Scary Side Effects of Immune-Modulating Drugs
Drugs to dampen the immune system are BIG sellers. Humira and Enbrel make billions. How safe are these immune-modulating drugs during COVID?
Green Tea Calmed Psoriasis
A study found polyphenol compounds (as found in green tea) can reduce skin lesions in mice, suggesting possible areas of study for overcoming psoriasis.
Show 1270: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Immune Response
Gastroenterologist Emeran Mayer explains how your microbiome shapes your immune response and why you should take care of it.
Will a Mediterranean Diet Help Your Psoriasis?
French scientists found that psoriasis patients whose diets conformed least to a Mediterranean pattern had the worst skin problems. Perhaps a Mediterranean diet would help your psoriasis.
Will Flaxseed Save Nails Damaged from Psoriasis?
People with psoriasis may have pitted or crumbling nails. A serendipitous discovery has us wondering: might supplements of flaxseed save nails?
FDA Boss Infuriates Patients with Drug Safety Tweet
Is your medicine safe and effective? The FDA says if it approves a drug it is, by definition, safe. But drug safety and effectiveness are NOT that simple!
Does Work Email Bother You at Home?
Expecting employees to respond to work email 24/7 and on weekends and holidays increases job stress and its health risks.
Should You Smear Chili Oil on Your Psoriasis?
One reader found that applying Asian chili oil to psoriasis plaques relieved itching and redness. Capsaicin-containing cream might also work.
Humira Side Effects, Complications and Interactions
Humira has the most sales (in dollars) in the world. It's a billion dollar baby. How good is it for auto-immune disorders? What about Humira Side Effects?
High Drug Prices Shielded by Soaring Lobbying Budgets
Have noticed that your copay is going up or that your insurance company demands you buy a generic drug? High drug prices are a scandal in the United States!
Will Supplements Help Clear Psoriasis Plaques?
A few readers have had success clearing psoriasis by taking biotin and resveratrol. There are no clinical trials of these supplements for psoriasis.
Will an Exotic Vacation Clear Up Your Psoriasis?
An exotic vacation in Hawaii, Iceland or Israel might be just the ticket to provide relief from a stubborn case of psoriasis.
Will Bathing in the Dead Sea Soothe Psoriasis?
Bathing in the Dead Sea can benefit people with psoriasis. Could an ordinary snorkeling vacation be almost as helpful?
Can You Ease Psoriasis with Natural Remedies?
A number of natural approaches can help ease psoriasis, from using topical Listerine or glycerin to eating curry or salsa.
Should You Take Biotin and Resveratrol for Your Skin?
One reader reports on the results of a private experiment. Taking biotin and resveratrol together soothed the itchy plaques of psoriasis.
Did Vacation Soothe Psoriasis Because It Relieved Stress?
A reader wrote that her psoriasis disappeared because of sun and salt water on a Hawaiian vacation. Another reader suggests the break relieved stress.
Snorkeling in Hawaii Was Unique Remedy for Psoriasis
Sun, salt water and no stress combined as a surprisingly effective remedy for psoriasis that has lasted for decades.
Will Eating Cilantro Banish Psoriasis Plaques?
One reader reports his ten years of success controlling psoriasis by eating bunches of cilantro.
Vitamin D Works Magic Against Psoriasis
Amazing stories of how vitamin D can help ease psoriasis symptoms. It is hard to believe such an affordable vitamin can make such a difference.
Aspirin Helps Control Plantar Psoriasis
Regular aspirin use is an inexpensive and relatively safe treatment for plantar psoriasis.
Glycerin Offers Relief from Itchy Scalp Psoriasis
Using glycerin on the scalp helps control itching and flaking from psoriasis.
Cilantro Controlled Embarrassing Rash on Chin Without Side Effects
Cilantro eased presumed psoriasis skin symptoms.
Accidental Discovery Eases Psoriasis
Could an everyday culinary herb help ease the discomfort of psoriasis? One reader thinks so and shared the story with us.
Turmeric Eases Suffering From Psoriasis
Some people get relief taking turmeric for psoriasis. Be aware of potential side effects, such as allergic reactions or interactions with warfarin.
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