Tanning beds to treat psoriasis?
In a recent post on the National Psoriasis Foundation discussion board, a patient stated that the dermatologist recommended “that I...
Using emollients to increase absorption of UV light in psoriasis
Various topical emollients can affect the penetration of ultraviolet (UV) radiation during phototherapy of psoriasis. Researchers at the University of...
Still useful: Coal tar for treating psoriasis
Applying the prescription drug tazarotene (Tazorac) to chronic plaque psoriasis is more effective than using a placebo. But how does...
Indigo naturalis to treat plaque-type psoriasis
Topical indigo naturalis is a traditional Chinese herbal therapy. In this study by researchers from Taiwan studied its use in...
Homeopathic treatment of psoriasis
 Researchers from Charité University Medical Center, in Berlin, Germany report on patients taking homeopathic treatment over 2 years.
Weight lose and the response to psoriasis treatment
 There’s evidence that obesity (among other factors) increases the risk for developing psoriasis. But do obese psoriasis patients who lose...
A contrarian’s view of lycopene and prostate cancer
Despite the fact that it’s widely believed that lycopene protects against prostate cancer, Dr. Ulrike Peters at the Fred Hutchinson...
Turmeric comes up short in psoriasis
Curcuma longa (aka turmeric) shows a favorable effect on inflammatory processes such as psoriasis in experiments in mice. Here’s a...
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The pros and cons of folic acid fortification of foods
Fortifying food, such as wheat and corn flour, with folic acid reduces the risk of spina bifida in babies. This...
Coffee and psoriasis
“Patients with psoriasis who drink coffee frequently respond better to treatment with methotrexate and sulfasalazine.” This is the conclusion reported...
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Coffee: Should you drink it or not?
Let’s see, since June last year this blog has summarized 8 reports on the effects of coffee and caffeine and...