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Psoriasis uncovered
Science is finally getting to grips with this enigmatic autoimmune disease.
- James Mitchell Crow
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Therapeutics: Silencing psoriasis
The latest drugs hold fantastic promise for people with severe psoriasis. But where are the treatment options for the far larger number with less serious cases?
- James Mitchell Crow
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Psychodermatology: An emotional response
As the link between stress and psoriasis flare-ups becomes clearer, it seems the most vulnerable patients require a new type of treatment.
- Sarah DeWeerdt
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Q&A: Under their skin
Psoriasis can have a profound impact on patients' emotional and social lives. Christopher Griffiths, a dermatologist at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, discusses the disease's psychological fallout and its links with stress.
- Christopher Griffiths
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Perspective: Don't be superficial
Severe psoriasis carries cardiovascular risks. Dermatologists should consider more than just patients' outer layers, argues Henning Boehncke.
- Wolf-Henning Boehncke
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Genetics: Deep exploration
Recent discoveries are redefining the role of the immune system in psoriasis, and may help to unravel the mystery of the disease's origins.
- Ken Garber
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Microbiome: The surface brigade
Our skin is home to thousands of species of bacteria — and when these microscopic societies are disrupted, skin infections can arise.
- Bijal Trivedi
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Immunology: A many layered thing
No mere passive barrier, the skin is being revealed to be an active part of the immune system. Researchers are now starting to understand its role in driving psoriasis.
- Claire Ainsworth
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Taming psoriasis with vitamin D
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Immunology: Vessels block inflammation