Objective: To explore the possible mechanism of improving the imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like inflammation by using polyethylene glycol (PEG) ointment.Methods: We evaluated the appearance of psoriasis lesions by Psoriasis Area and Severity Index ...
Yan Lu+15 more
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"I don't want to manage it, I want to get rid of it" : a narrative analysis of living with chronic plaque psoriasis, and an investigation into vitamin D as a treatment : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Science at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand [PDF]
As a chronic skin disease, plaque psoriasis can cause significant psychosocial, emotional and physical burden. Psoriasis sufferers perceive others as lacking understanding around what it is like to live with this condition, and there has been little ...
Ingram, Michelle Anne
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Disseminated eruptive giant mollusca contagiosa in an adult psoriasis patient during efalizumab therapy [PDF]
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection in children with atopic diathesis and not rare in HIV patients. We report a 45-year-old psoriasis patient who developed eruptive mollusca contagiosa during an antipsoriatic treatment with efalizumab.
Alexander Vasilevic Kuznetsov+7 more
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Chronic Pain in Parkinson’s Disease: Prevalence, Sex Differences, Regional Anatomy and Comorbidities
Chronic pain affected 66.2% of 10,631 individuals with Parkinson's disease, with higher prevalence and severity in females. Pain most often involved the buttocks, lower back, neck, and knees, and was linked to depression, sleep disorders, and osteoarthritis.
Natalia S. Ogonowski+13 more
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Psoriasis Vulgaris Successfully Treated with Goeckerman Treatment at Home: A Patient and Physician's Experience. [PDF]
Goeckerman therapy is a highly effective treatment regimen for moderate-to-severe psoriasis. It involves regular exposure to ultraviolet B radiation and the application of crude coal tar.
Bhutani, Tina+5 more
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As many patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA) have chronic pain, understanding how to best assess and manage pain in IA is a priority. Comorbid depression is prevalent in adults with IA, affecting 15% to 39% of people. Although pain and depression are thought to be associated in IA, this concept is largely based on cross‐sectional data.
Natasha Cox+3 more
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Background: Identification of epidemiologic and phenotypic variations of psoriasis among different ethnic groups can further our understanding of this perplexing disease, aiming at better management of patients worldwide.
Mohamed Hussein Medhat El-Komy, MD+17 more
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Real-life effectiveness of once-daily calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate gel vs. ointment formulations in psoriasis vulgaris: final analysis of the 52-week PRO-long study [PDF]
Background: Topical therapies are the mainstay of treatment for psoriasis vulgaris. The fixed combination of calcipotriol (Cal) 50 mu g/g plus betamethasone 0.5 mg/g (as dipropionate; BD) is a first-line topical treatment and available as a gel or ...
Hol, CW, Lambert, Jo, Vink, J
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Objective We aimed to assess whether high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein (hsCRP) levels could predict the development of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients with psoriasis. Methods We analyzed data from a prospective cohort of patients with psoriasis without PsA at enrollment.
Lihi Eder+5 more
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Treatment recommendations for psoriatic arthritis [PDF]
Objective: To develop comprehensive recommendations for the treatment of the various clinical manifestations of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) based on evidence obtained from a systematic review of the literature and from consensus opinion.
Boehncke, Wolf-Henning+14 more
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