Having Psoriasis Raises Risk of Diabetes, Hypertension

By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter - Apr 20, 2009

MONDAY, April 20 (HealthDay News) -- A new study lends more credence to a long-suspected connection between psoriasis, diabetes and hypertension. Researchers reporting in the April issue of the Archives of Dermatology suspect the link ... more

FDA Warns Users on Psoriasis Drug

By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter - Feb 19, 2009

THURSDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials issued a public health ... more

Leprosy Drug Holds Promise for Autoimmune Diseases

-- Robert Preidt - Feb 04, 2009

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A century-old antibiotic used to treat leprosy ... more

NeoStrata® Announces the Launch of PSORENT™ Psoriasis Topical Treatment

Liz Mefford - Feb 07, 2008

PSORENT Features a Unique and Innovative Formulation Available Without a Prescription Through Physicians Princeton, NJ – February 4, 2008 – NeoStrata today announced the launch of PSORENT, a clinically proven, steroid-free, topical treatment for psoriasis. PSORENT contains LCD (liquid carbonis distillate), which has proven efficacy against psoriasis symptoms, in a novel, aesthetically advanced formulation and package that promote high patient compliance. PSORENT is available without a prescription from dermatologists beginning March 2008. “With the launch of PSORENT, physicians will be able to offer patients a novel psoriasis treatment that reduces the unpleasant aspects of ... more

New Psoriasis Pill Appears Effective

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter - Apr 18, 2008

FRIDAY, April 18 (HealthDay News) -- A new drug for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis appears to be safe and effective, a Canadian trial shows. The results indicate higher doses of ISA247, which is a calcineurin inhibitor, significantly ... more

Adult Drug Effective in Treating Psoriasis in Children

Serena Gordon - Jan 16, 2008

The drug etanercept significantly improved psoriasis symptoms in children under 17 with ... more

Long-Term Use of Psoriasis Drug Called Safe

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter - Jun 19, 2007

TUESDAY, June 19 (HealthDay News) -- Patients who used ... more

Health Tip: Treating Psoriasis

-- Diana Kohnle - Apr 12, 2007

(HealthDay News) -- Psoriasis is a chronic condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches on the skin. While there is no cure, psoriasis can be controlled with these common treatments, listed by the National Psoriasis Foundation: Topical ointments and creams, including salicylic acid and topical steroids. Lotions, bath solutions and other nonprescription topical preparations to help soothe symptoms and reduce scaliness. Light therapy, including UVB and lasers. Prescription systemic medications, a term used to describe drugs that affect the entire body. These drugs are usually reserved for people with moderate-to-severe cases. Copyright ... more

Health Tip: Treating Psoriasis

Diana Kohnle - Apr 12, 2007

Psoriasis is a chronic condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches on the skin. ... more