Smoking tied to higher psoriasis risk

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:25:58 -0800

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding to the list of possible health consequences from smoking, a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis. People with psoriasis develop thick, red, scaly patches on the skin, which are often itchy or sore. Experts believe the disease is caused by an abnormal immune system attack on the body's own ...

Smoking tied to higher psoriasis risk: study

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:52:04 -0800

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding to the list of possible health consequences from smoking, a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis. People with psoriasis develop thick, red, scaly patches on the skin, which are often itchy or sore. Experts believe the disease is caused by an abnormal immune system attack on the body's own ...

Smoking tied to higher psoriasis risk, study finds

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:44:39 -0800

Adding to the list of possible health consequences from smoking, a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis

Research and Markets: Psoriasis: Novel Products and Current Biologics to Fuel Future Market Growth

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:51:00 -0800

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Market and Product Forecasts: Psoriasis - Novel produ

Heart disease more likely in people with psoriasis

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:15:58 -0800

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who suffer from psoriasis may want to pay extra attention to heart risks, according to a new study that found they are at a greater risk for blocked arteries than those who don't have the skin disease. The study, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, also suggests the heart risks are higher in people who've had psoriasis longer. "Our advice to ...