Archive for December, 2008

Many factors can be triggers that lead to the activation of the pathogenic process of psoriasis. We must, however, emphasize that the impact of incentives varies from subject to subject and that while it may be an aggravating factor for some, this manifests itself harmless to others. (more…)

The vitiligo is a skin disease that, suddenly, he is of white, especially on the face arms and chest. The causes are due to the total disappearance of melanin (the pigment of the skin) in some parts of the body. It happens that a systematic destruction of melanocytes by the body. (more…)

Cigarettes increase the risk of psoriasis, can also become ill of psoriasis or seeing worsen the disease is much higher as many if they smoke. Even if you stop smoking, after 20 years the risk fall to revert to normal levels.
These results were obtained from a study conducted jointly by Canadian research of Vancouver general hospital and scientists of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. (more…)

CariDee English, winner of the seventh edition of the popular TV show "America’s Next Top Model" joins the dermatologists – Dr. Wayne P. Gulliver and Professor. Martine Bagot – to ask the identification of better treatments for patients suffering from psoriasis as you. Through his personal testimony, Caridee want to help spread awareness of the seriousness of this disease by encouraging other patients to be aware to get the necessary help. (more…)