Psoriasis News

Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that Centocor Ortho Biotech's Stelara, the first interleukin -12/23 inhibitor to enter the psoriasis drug market in the U.S., is expected to change the prescribing habits of dermatologists and substantially alter ...

Biocon was scouting for more strategic alliances and exploring opportunities for outlicensing its biotech drugs under development, as it pitches for a slot among the top three bio-pharmaceutical players across the globe, said Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairman and managing director.

As many as 14 percent of people with psoriasis may also have psoriatic arthritis, research shows.

Curcumin, an ingredient commonly found in yellow curry, is being viewed as a promising disease-fighter . Scientists are working on developing nano-sized capsules containing the curry ingredient in an effort to improve its absorption and effectiveness in the body.

Mushatt's LLC today announced that it will donate 2% of its sales revenue to support the National Psoriasis Foundation Research Program.

Data from a comprehensive survey of nearly 5,000 people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis reveal that African Americans, Asians and Latinos are more likely than Caucasians to suffer psychological effects from the diseases.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Stelara , a biologic product for adults who have a moderate to severe form of psoriasis.

With an online community of more than 2,500 people, Psoriasis Support Canada has become a vital resource for Canadians impacted by psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious auto-immune disease that affects the skin and joints.

DEAR DR. GOTT: I recently wrote you regarding my experience with psoriasis, for which my husband recommended that I take fish oil and vitamin D3.

Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that the continued uptake of marketed and emerging TNF-alpha inhibitors and interleukin inhibitors will drive the psoriasis drug market to increase from $3 billion in 2008 to $5.2 billion in 2018 in the United States, France, ...

Back in the dim days of black-and-white television, one over-the-counter product that was frequently advertised claimed to help "the heartbreak of psoriasis." The phrase is no longer heard in commercials, but the heartbreak is still there.

DEAR DR. GOTT: I recently wrote you regarding my experience with psoriasis, for which my husband recommended that I take fish oil and vitamin D3.

John DelleCave knows how difficult it can be to live with psoriasis. That's because he does it every day.

Based on an extensive review of the highest quality scientific literature on psoriasis and the opinion of recognized psoriasis experts, the American Academy of Dermatology has released new guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with ultraviolet light therapy also known as phototherapy.

Back in the dim days of black-and- white television, one over-the-counter product that was frequently advertised claimed to help "the heartbreak of psoriasis." The phrase is no longer heard in commercials, but the heartbreak is still there.

Dr. Lawrence Gibson likens bad health information on the Internet to food poisoning.

Advances in technology mean you no longer have to have all your medical treatments in hospital - some highly technical ones can be done at home.

Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a development stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has completed patient accrual and initial treatment in its Phase 2 trial of PH-10 for the treatment of plaque psoriasis.

People with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis who are taking biologic or non-biologic immunosuppressive medications should receive the inactived forms of both seasonal influenza and H1N1 vaccines as soon as possible, according to a recommendation from the National Psoriasis Foundation.