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Phototherapy is the use of light in the treatment of a disease. It was noted in ancient times that psoriasis often improves with exposure to the sun. The sun’s ray consists mainly of visible light, ultraviolet “A” and ultraviolet “B” (UVA and UVB). In the treatment of psoriasis,... READ MORE

What is psoriasis ? It is an inflammatory skin condition. An infiltrate of cells involved in inflammation attract other participants to perpetuate the inflammatory process.     What are the chances of having it ? The proportion of the population having psoriasis is 2%.... READ MORE

Psoriasis is a non-contagious chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by rapid growth of the outer skin layer, resulting in thick, silvery flakes of scale on raised pinkish red skin with well-defined margins . Itching is often experienced in hot humid climates. Psoriasis... READ MORE

General measures joint protection exercise weight loss reduction of stress physical therapy, occupational therapy. Note: there is no randomized control trial (RCT) which assesses the benefit of physical therapy in patients   Classical Medication NSAIDS: Non Steroidal Anti... READ MORE

For articles before June 2015: click here.   Psoriasis at the WHO   Understanding Psoriasis The Barrier Separating the Epidermis from the Dermis Plays a Role (Basement Membrane) Understanding by Studying Relevant Genes Environmental Influences: the Role of the Dioxin... READ MORE

The Old…According to a Cochrane review, the following shown some evidence in the treatment of Nail Psoriasis (NP): -infliximab (Remicade) -golimumab -superficial radiotherapy -grenz rays -electron beam therapy The New…Randomized Control Sudies are underway (RCT) (at... READ MORE

In psoriasis, 3 main pathways are involved resulting from the interaction between 3 cells: keratinocytes dendritic cells T lymphocytes These cells interact closely through paracrine signaling of  chemokines which include cytokines (Interleukines, TNF) and their cellular... READ MORE

James Michael “Jim” Flaherty (1949-2014) served as the finance minister of Canada from 2006 to 2014. In 2013 (age 64) he announced that he had bullous pemphigoid (BP) and that he was undergoing treatment for it. From the picture below taken in early 2013 (vs 2010), it... READ MORE

Crèmes-pommades-lotions à appliquer sur la peau Application de crèmes contre les boutons d’acné Medicaments antifongiques (contre les champignons(et les levures)) en application locale Crèmes anti-solaires (écrans solaires) Permanganate de potassium Pommade émulsifyante... READ MORE

Topical Treatment (Creams-Ointments-Lotions) Topical acne/pimple preparations Topical antifungal preparations Emulsifying ointment Potassium permanganate Topical psoralen (methoxsalen) Sunscreens     Oral Treatment Antihistamines Oral Antifungals Oral Isotretinoin... READ MORE