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Psoriasis Methotrexate As Alternative Therapy

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Psoriasis is one of America’s fastest growing and most insidious diseases, and severe cases are often dealt with using a combination of therapies that will usually include a chemotherapy drug called methotrexate, or psoriasis methotrexate Methotrexate was developed in the … Continue reading →

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Psoriasis on Knees and Elbows

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

Psoriasis on knees and elbows Psoriasis is a chronic, recurring disease of the skin, identified by the presence of thickened scaly areas and papules (small, solid, often inflamed bumps that, unlike pimples, do not contain pus or sebum). These bumps … Continue reading →

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Eczema and Psoriasis an Imunology Problem?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

Aside from genetics and environmental contributions, there is an immunological aspect to eczema and psoriasis. Scientists have discovered that an impaired immune system causes the body to overreact and trigger an autoimmune response, which entails greatly increased production of skin … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Compounds Psoriasis Problems

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Psoriasis can often have ravaging effects on a person suffering from the malady. Add heavy consumption of alcohol and psoriasis can cause flare-ups, make any medications less effective, and cause the psoriasis to become far worse than previously. Even though … Continue reading →

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