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Are Eczema and Acne Related? Probiotic Action Sheds Light on New Ways to Treat Adult Eczema
Miami, FL (PRWEB) June 13, 2013
A recent article by livescience.com discussed the continued growth of eczema cases, which have grown to nearly 15 million, mostly effecting children and infants. For many, the skin condition disappears away with age, but many adults are finding their symptoms have worsened since a their youth. Probiotic Action shares industry insight on the causes of eczema, and how it may be related to acne.
As the article by livescience.com states, many are turning to topical antibiotic treatments, anti-fungal ointments and other acne like products to treat their eczema. While the sources of eczema vary from one individual to the next, often rough, dry, flaky skin is caused by an allergic reaction to outside elements, fibers like wool, colds, stress, or other illnesses that weaken the immune system. At a first glance the above listed are very similar to many causes and symptoms of acne, which is often why many of the treatments are the same.
Probiotic Action spokesman, Fernando Perez explains why using a natural acne remedy to help reduce the side effects of eczema may help those with the skin condition,
For those with severe eczema, often breakouts are worsened by dry, cracked skin which create an environment for bacteria and infection to grow. If you notice, many of the prescribed treatments for eczema contain antibiotic properties, similar to the ones used for acne- there is a reason for this. When the skin is interrupted, and immune system is compromised, the balances of good and bad bacteria react on the skin, and infection occurs.
Perez suggests that instead of using an antibiotic acne treatment that may over treat a skin condition, he suggests using a topical probiotic, or a natural acne remedy that helps to fight the bad bacteria causing infection, and maintain the good bacteria which protects skin rather than killing all bacteria. Perez continued that while using a topical probiotic may not defend skin from allergic reactions, it may help prevent the growth of breakouts.
For more information on topical probiotics and probiotics for acne, visit probiotic action.com.
Probiotic Action is an advanced acne treatment that uses Probiotics for acne containing the good bacteria that is naturally found on healthy human skin. By using probiotics, Probiotic Action is an effective treatment that restores the normal bacteria content on skin, while battling what causes acne. Probiotic Action will successfully clear skin when used as an adult acne treatment while protecting skin against bad bacteria, free radicals, and pollutants*.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Probiotic Action is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Babies given antibiotics before they're one 'are more prone to eczema': Drugs increase risk by 40%
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PUBLISHED: 19:34 EST, 19 June 2013 | UPDATED: 01:42 EST, 20 June 2013
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Babies given antibiotics before they are a year old are more likely to develop eczema, say British researchers.
After years of debate about a possible link, a huge study shows taking the drugs in the first year of life increases the chances of developing the skin disorder by 40 per cent.
Each additional course of antibiotics further raises the risk of eczema which affects one in five children in the UK by 7 per cent.
Babies given antibiotics before they are a year old are more likely to develop eczema, say British researchers
About 2.4million of the UKs 12million children have been diagnosed with the disease, caused by an over-active immune system and resulting in dry and itchy skin.
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Babies given antibiotics before they're one 'are more prone to eczema': Drugs increase risk by 40%
Antibiotics linked to eczema risk in children
A review of 20 earlier studies found that children with eczema are significantly more likely to have been treated with antibiotics during their first year of life.
Every additional course of antibiotics appeared to increase the risk by a further seven per cent, but there is no evidence that antibiotics taken by mothers during pregnancy confer a similar risk to their unborn child, researchers found.
Dr Teresa Tsakok, of Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Trust, London, said: "One potential explanation is broad-spectrum antibiotics alter the gut microflora and this in turn affects the maturing immune system in a way that promotes allergic disease development."
One in five schoolchildren in Britain and one in 12 adults suffers from eczema and the condition, which causes itchy sores, is becoming increasingly common.
Scientists have long speculated that it could be triggered by allergies or reactions to common drugs including vaccines, antibiotics and paracetamol.
Researchers said their work, published in the British Journal of Dermatology, was the "most comprehensive and detailed study of its kind" but warned that use of antibiotics could be a consequence of an increased occurrence of infections in children with eczema.
Nina Goad of the British Association of Dermatologists, added: "Allergic diseases including eczema have increased over past decades particularly for children in high income countries but the causes for this are not fully understood.
"The evidence is not conclusive and the researchers are not suggesting parents should withhold antibiotics from children when doctors feel such treatment is necessary but studies like this give an insight into possible avoidable causes and may help to guide medical practice."
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Cream for my eczema set off allergic shock that could have killed me: Actress Bronagh Waugh reveals how those who …
Eczema occurs when the immune system overreacts to harmless allergens This results in red, itchy patches of skin, often on knees and elbows Food allergies are disproportionately high among eczema sufferers So people like Bronagh have to watch what they eat AND put on their skin
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Double-edged sword: Stress sets off eczema, so it is doubly cruel that Bronagh works in an industry that demands perfect looks
Stripping off for an intimate scene in a TV show that will be watched by millions would be nerve-racking for any actress.
But for Bronagh Waugh, star of the recent BBC drama The Fall, showing some skin was nothing less than 'mortifying' - because she suffers from severe eczema all over her body.
'It was a nightmare because I felt so self-conscious, and we were outside, so my hay fever was set off, too,' says Bronagh. 'But we just laughed about it and I'm so pleased I did it now.'
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Could Using Antibiotics As A Child Make You Develop Eczema?
The use of antibiotics in the first 12 months of life may increase the chance of developing eczema by up to 40%, according to a new study.
The report also found that each additional course of antibiotics further raises the risk of eczema by 7%.
Researchers reviewed existing data from 20 studies that explored the link between antibiotic exposure prenatally and in the baby's first year, and the subsequent development of eczema. They also examined whether the number of antibiotic courses affected the probability of developing the skin condition.
They found that children with eczema are more likely to have been treated with antibiotics in the first year of life, but not prenatally.
One of the study's authors, Dr Teresa Tsakok of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, said: "One potential explanation is that broad-spectrum antibiotics alter the gut microflora and that this in turn affects the maturing immune system in a way that promotes allergic disease development."
The paper's senior author, Dr Carsten Flohr of King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas', added: "A better understanding of the complex relationship between antibiotic use and allergic disease is a priority for clinicians and health policymakers alike, as determination of a true link between antibiotic use and eczema would have far-reaching clinical and public health implications."
The study, which was published in the British Journal of Dermatology, was also carried out by researchers from the University of Nottingham and the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The paper added a note of caution, explaining that the use of antibiotics may be a consequence of more infections in children with eczema.
Nina Goad of the British Association of Dermatologists said: "Eczema is our most common skin disease, affecting one in every five children in the UK at some stage and causing a significant burden to the patient and the health service.
"Allergic diseases including eczema have increased over past decades, particularly for children in high income countries, but the causes for this are not fully understood.
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The use of antibiotics in the first 12 months of life may increase the chance of developing eczema by up to 40%, according to a new study.
The report also found that each additional course of antibiotics further raises the risk of eczema by 7%.
Researchers reviewed existing data from 20 studies that explored the link between antibiotic exposure prenatally and in the baby's first year, and the subsequent development of eczema. They also examined whether the number of antibiotic courses affected the probability of developing the skin condition.
They found that children with eczema are more likely to have been treated with antibiotics in the first year of life, but not prenatally.
One of the study's authors, Dr Teresa Tsakok of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, said: "One potential explanation is that broad-spectrum antibiotics alter the gut microflora and that this in turn affects the maturing immune system in a way that promotes allergic disease development."
The paper's senior author, Dr Carsten Flohr of King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas', added: "A better understanding of the complex relationship between antibiotic use and allergic disease is a priority for clinicians and health policymakers alike, as determination of a true link between antibiotic use and eczema would have far-reaching clinical and public health implications."
The study, which was published in the British Journal of Dermatology, was also carried out by researchers from the University of Nottingham and the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The paper added a note of caution, explaining that the use of antibiotics may be a consequence of more infections in children with eczema.
Nina Goad, of the British Association of Dermatologists, said: "Eczema is our most common skin disease, affecting one in every five children in the UK at some stage and causing a significant burden to the patient and the health service. Allergic diseases including eczema have increased over past decades, particularly for children in high-income countries, but the causes for this are not fully understood.
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Baby antibiotics 'link to eczema'
The use of antibiotics in the first 12 months of life may increase the chance of developing eczema by up to 40%, according to a new study.
The report also found that each additional course of antibiotics further raises the risk of eczema by 7%.
Researchers reviewed existing data from 20 studies that explored the link between antibiotic exposure prenatally and in the baby's first year, and the subsequent development of eczema. They also examined whether the number of antibiotic courses affected the probability of developing the skin condition.
They found that children with eczema are more likely to have been treated with antibiotics in the first year of life, but not prenatally.
One of the study's authors, Dr Teresa Tsakok of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, said: "One potential explanation is that broad-spectrum antibiotics alter the gut microflora and that this in turn affects the maturing immune system in a way that promotes allergic disease development."
The paper's senior author, Dr Carsten Flohr of King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas', added: "A better understanding of the complex relationship between antibiotic use and allergic disease is a priority for clinicians and health policymakers alike, as determination of a true link between antibiotic use and eczema would have far-reaching clinical and public health implications."
The study, which was published in the British Journal of Dermatology, was also carried out by researchers from the University of Nottingham and the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The paper added a note of caution, explaining that the use of antibiotics may be a consequence of more infections in children with eczema.
Nina Goad, of the British Association of Dermatologists, said: "Eczema is our most common skin disease, affecting one in every five children in the UK at some stage and causing a significant burden to the patient and the health service. Allergic diseases including eczema have increased over past decades, particularly for children in high-income countries, but the causes for this are not fully understood.
"The evidence is not conclusive and the researchers are not suggesting that parents should withhold antibiotics from children when doctors feel such treatment is necessary, but studies like this give an insight into possible avoidable causes and may help to guide medical practice."
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What is Psoriasis? – Medical News Today
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Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that mainly affects the skin. It is non-contagious. A reddish, scaly rash - often referred to as red, scaly patches - is commonly found over the surfaces of the scalp, around or in the ears, the elbows, knees, navel, genitals and buttocks.
The scaly patches, also known as psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin quickly builds up in the affected area, because skin production is faster than the bodys ability to shed it. Areas with psoriatic plaques take on a silvery-white appearance.
Unlike eczema, psoriasis is more commonly found on the extensor aspect of a joint.
Psoriasis varies in severity - some patients may only have minor localized patches, while others are affected all over the body. Psoriatic nail dystrophy is common among patients with psoriasis - where the fingernails and toenails are affected. Psoriasis may also result in inflammation of the joints, as may be the case with psoriatic arthritis, which affects approximately 10% to 15% of all psoriasis patients.
Experts are not sure what causes psoriasis. Most believe there is a genetic component that can be triggered by a prolonged injury to the skin. Excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, mental stress, and withdrawal of systemic corticosteroid medications are said to be factors that may aggravate psoriasis.
According to the National Health Service, UK, approximately 2% of the British population is affected by psoriasis. People with psoriasis most commonly develop symptoms between the ages of 11 and 45 years. However, it can start at any age.
The human body produces new skin cells at the lowest skin level. Gradually those cells move up through the layers of skin until they reach the outermost level, where they eventually die and flake off. The whole cycle - skin cell production to skin death and flaking off - takes between 21 and 28 days. In patients with psoriasis, the cycle takes only between 2 to 6 days; resulting in a rapid buildup of cells on the skins surface, causing red, flaky, scaly, crusty patches covered with silvery scales, which are then shed.
Psoriasis is a chronic condition - it is long lasting. Some people have periods with no symptoms, while others live with signs and symptoms all the time. For some people psoriases can be seriously disabling.
Although there is no current cure for psoriasis, there are treatments that can help with the symptoms.
According to Medilexicon's medical dictionary:
Psoriasis is A common multifactorial inherited condition characterized by the eruption of circumscribed, discrete and confluent, reddish, silvery-scaled maculopapules; the lesions occur predominantly on the elbows, knees, scalp, and trunk, and microscopically show characteristic parakeratosis and elongation of rete ridges with shortening of epidermal keratinocyte transit time due to decreased cyclic guanosine monophosphate.
The word psoriasis comes from the Greek word psoriasis, meaning being itchy.
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Psoriasis – WebMD Boots
Psoriasis is a common skin disorder affecting around 2% of people in the UK.
Different types of psoriasis cause different symptoms, The most common type, plaque psoriasis, causes thick red plaques covered with silvery scales.
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The most common areas affected are the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back, although any skin surface may be involved. It can also occur in the nails and body folds.
Psoriasis is not contagious and cannot be passed from person to person, but it can occur in members of the same family.
Psoriasis usually begins in early adulthood or later in life. In most people, the rash is limited to a few patches of skin; in severe cases, it can cover large areas of the body. The rash can heal and come back again throughout a person's life.
Psoriasis starts as small red bumps, which enlarge and become scaly. The skin appears thick, but bleeds easily if the scales are picked or rubbed off.
In addition, the rash may produce:
If you have a rash that is not healing, seek medical advice for evaluation of the rash to determine if it is psoriasis.
The signs of psoriasis vary depending on the type you have. Some common signs for plaque psoriasis - the most common variety of the condition - include:
Psoriasis can also be associated with psoriatic arthritis, which causes pain and swelling in the joints. The Psoriasis Association estimates that between 5% and 7% of people with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritis, but this figure rises to about 40% in people who have severe psoriasis.
The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but it is believed that a combination of factors contributes to the development of the condition. An abnormality in the immune system causes inflammation in the skin, triggering new skin cells to develop too quickly. Normally, skin cells are replaced every 28 to 30 days. With psoriasis, new cells grow and move to the surface of the skin every three to four days. The build-up of old cells being replaced by new cells creates the silver scales of psoriasis.
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Psoriasis: MedlinePlus
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales. You usually get the patches on your elbows, knees, scalp, back, face, palms and feet, but they can show up on other parts of your body. Some people who have psoriasis also get a form of arthritis called psoriatic arthritis.
A problem with your immune system causes psoriasis. In a process called cell turnover, skin cells that grow deep in your skin rise to the surface. Normally, this takes a month. In psoriasis, it happens in just days because your cells rise too fast.
Psoriasis can be hard to diagnose because it can look like other skin diseases. Your doctor might need to look at a small skin sample under a microscope.
Psoriasis can last a long time, even a lifetime. Symptoms come and go. Things that make them worse include
Psoriasis usually occurs in adults. It sometimes runs in families. Treatments include creams, medicines, and light therapy.
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Psoriasis – eMedTV: Health Information Brought To Life
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes areas of thickened, swollen, and red skin, often covered with silver scales.
In people without psoriasis, skin cells grow deep in the skin and slowly rise to the surface. This process is called cell turnover, and it takes about a month. With psoriasis, it can happen in just a few days because the cells rise too fast and pile up on the surface.
This disease affects 2 percent to 2.6 percent of the United States population, or between 5.8 and 7.5 million people. Anyone can get psoriasis, but it occurs more often in adults. Sometimes there is a family history of the disease. Certain genes have been linked to it, and men and women get psoriasis at about the same rate.
This condition begins in the immune system, mainly with a type of white blood cell called a T cell. T cells help protect the body against infection and disease. With psoriasis, T cells are put into action by mistake. They become so active that they set off other immune responses. This leads to swelling and fast turnover of skin cells.
People with this condition may notice that sometimes the skin gets better and sometimes it gets worse. Things that can cause your symptoms to worsen include:
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Psoriasis – Dr. Weil's Condition Care Guide
What is psoriasis?Psoriasis is a common, chronic condition in which the skin develops red, itchy patches and thick, silvery scales. Autoimmunity is suspected as the core problem, and the course of the disease typically involves periods of symptom flares alternating with periods of remission. Psoriasis can range in severity from annoying to disabling.
What are the symptoms?The hallmark of psoriasis is the appearance of one or more small patches of thick skin on the elbow, knees or back. These areas are usually not painful, but they are readily visible and often embarrassing. The psychological toll can be quite severe, with disrupted social interactions and self-image issues frequently accompanying the disease.
There are five main types of psoriasis, each of which has specific symptoms:
Psoriasis can also cause psoriatic arthritis, which results in pitted, discolored nails and swollen, painful joints.
What are the causes?Psoriasis is considered by many to be an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune cells attack normal skin cells. The cells that are targeted are formed and grow below the skin, and normally rise to the skin's surface over the course of a month. In psoriasis, the growth rate of new cells is sped up, resulting in dead skin cells building up on the surface of the skin. The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but may include a combination of genetics and environment. Certain factors appear to trigger episodes of psoriasis:
Who is likely to develop psoriasis?Psoriasis is usually diagnosed in those aged 10 to 40, and is most common in people with a family history of the disease. People with HIV/AIDS and children with recurring infections such as strep throat are also at higher risk. Being overweight increases the odds of developing inverse psoriasis.
How is psoriasis diagnosed?Physicians can often diagnose psoriasis by performing a physical exam and medical history. In some cases, the doctor may take a small skin sample (biopsy) to rule out similar conditions such as eczema.
What is the conventional treatment?The goals of conventional treatment for psoriasis are to control symptoms and prevent complications. Treatments depend on the severity of the condition and include:
What therapies does Dr. Weil recommend for psoriasis?In addition to the measures described above, which may be necessary in severe cases, Dr. Weil recommends the following approaches to psoriasis:
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Our Approach to deal with Psoriasis
Skin inflammation is a sign that toxins are inside your body. It appears externally because your skin is the largest and only visible organ. In the case of serious skin problems, external treatment with a cream is not sufficient. The better approach is to detoxify your body because it then expels the toxins from inside and prevents the problems from recurring.
The Psoriaid Herbal Tablet was designed by Dr. Li for all types of psoriasis. This alternative herbal psoriasis treatment has been used in her clinic for over 15 years. The formula contains 13 natural herbs which act together to detoxify the body's system to control the skin inflammation and balance the immune system to prevent lesions from appearing. *
The Psoriaid Herbal Tablet is a safe and effective herbal psoriasis remedy. There are no known side effects and it is made in USA by a GMP certified factory. *
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What Is Psoriasis? Pictures of This Common Skin Condition
What Is Psoriasis? What Is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin disease. A person with psoriasis generally has elevated plaques of raised red skin covered with thick silvery scales. Psoriasis is usually found on the elbows, knees, and scalp but can often affect the legs, trunk, and nails. Psoriasis may be found on any part of the skin.
Psoriasis is not an infection and therefore is not contagious. Touching the affected skin and then touching someone else will not transmit psoriasis. However, the red scaly skin can become infected, especially when there are fissures.
The immune system plays a key role in psoriasis. In psoriasis, a certain subset of T lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) abnormally trigger inflammation in the skin as well as other parts of the body. These T cells produce chemicals that cause skin cells to multiply abnormally quickly, as well as producing changes in small skin blood vessels, which result ultimately an elevated scaling plaque of psoriasis.
Psoriasis has a genetic basis and can be inherited. Some people carry genes that make them more likely to develop psoriasis. Just because a person has genes that would make him more likely to have psoriasis doesn't mean he will have the disease. About one-third of people with psoriasis have at least one family member with the disease. Certain factors trigger psoriasis to flare up in those who have the genes.
Environmental factors such as smoking, sunburns, streptococcal sore throat, and alcoholism may affect psoriasis by increasing the frequency of flares. Injury to the skin has been known to trigger psoriasis. For example, a skin infection, skin inflammation, or even excessive scratching can trigger psoriasis. A number of medications have been shown to aggravate psoriasis.
Psoriasis flare-ups can last for weeks or months. Psoriasis can go away for a time and then return.
Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis and is characterized by red skin covered with silvery scales and inflammation. Plaques of psoriasis vary in shape and frequently itch or burn.
Approximately 1%-2% of people in the United States, or about 5.5 million, have plaque psoriasis. Up to 10% of people with plaque psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis. Individuals with psoriatic arthritis have inflammation in their joints that could result in permanent joint damage if not treated aggressively. Recent information indicates that most patients with psoriasis are also predisposed to obesity, diabetes, and early cardiovascular diseases. It is now becoming apparent that psoriasis is not just a skin disease but can have widespread systemic effects.
Sometimes plaque psoriasis can evolve into more severe disease, such as pustular or erythrodermic psoriasis. In pustular psoriasis, the red areas on the skin contain blisters with pus. In erythrodermic psoriasis, a wide area of red and scaling skin is typical, and it may be itchy and uncomfortable.
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Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Options STELARA
STELARA is a prescription medicine approved to treat adults 18 years and older with moderate or severe plaque psoriasis that involves large areas or many areas of their body, who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or phototherapy (treatment using ultraviolet light alone or with pills).
STELARA is a prescription medicine approved to treat adults 18 years and older with active psoriatic arthritis, either alone or with methotrexate.
STELARA is a 45 mg or 90 mg injection given under the skin as directed by your doctor at weeks 0, 4, and every 12 weeks thereafter. It is administered by a healthcare provider or self-injected only after proper training.
STELARA can make you more likely to get infections or make an infection that you have worse. People who have a genetic problem where the body does not make any of the proteins interleukin 12 (IL-12)Proteins that increase the growth and function of white blood cells, which are found in your immune system. and interleukin 23 (IL-23)Proteins that increase the growth and function of white blood cells, which are found in your immune system. are at a higher risk for certain serious infections that can spread throughout the body and cause death. It is not known if people who take STELARA will get any of these infections because of the effects of STELARA on these proteins.
Cancers
STELARA may decrease the activity of your immune systemA system inside the body that protects against germs and infections. and increase your risk for certain types of cancer. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any type of cancer. Some people who had risk factors for skin cancer developed certain types of skin cancers while receiving STELARA. Tell your doctor if you have any new skin growths.
Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS)
RPLS is a rare condition that affects the brain and can cause death. The cause of RPLS is not known. If RPLS is found early and treated, most people recover. Tell your doctor right away if you have any new or worsening medical problems including: headache, seizures, confusion, and vision problems.
Serious Allergic Reactions
Serious allergic reactions can occur. Get medical help right away if you have any symptoms such as: feeling faint, swelling of your face, eyelids, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing, throat or chest tightness, or skin rash.
Before receiving STELARA, tell your doctor if you:
When prescribed STELARA:
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit http://www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the Full Prescribing Information, including the Medication Guide for STELARA, and discuss any questions you have with your doctor.
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Psoriasis: Symptoms, Pictures, Causes, and Treatments
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that can affect anyone, although it's more common in people between the ages of 15 and 35, according to theNational Psoriasis Foundation. If you have psoriasis, your skin cells grow faster than normal.
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The body naturally develops new skin cells every month to replace skin that sheds or flakes off. With psoriasis, new skin cells form within days rather than weeks. This rapid growth causes dead skin cells to accumulate on the skins surface, resulting in thick patches of red, dry, and itchy skin.
Psoriasis is a chronic condition, but symptoms may improve over time.
Psoriasis can occur on the scalp, nails, and joints. In the United States, about 7.5 million people have psoriasis, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The five types of psoriasis include the following.
This common form of psoriasis causes raised, red patches on the skin. Skin patches can be itchy and painful.
This type of psoriasis can start in childhood or young adulthood.
This type of psoriasis causes red lesions in body folds.
This type causes white blisters and red skin.
This rare inflammatory type of psoriasis can develop over the entire body. Symptoms include widespread redness, pain, and severe itching.
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