Posts Tagged ‘psoriasis’
Dr. James L. Campbell Jr., MD, MS discusses Psoriasis Treatment Systemic Therapy. See more at http://www.dermnet.com PLEASE RATE AND COMMENT!!!
Patients with psoriasis involving more than 20% of the body surface or who are very uncomfortable should consider systemic therapy. Systemic therapy is complicated and best managed by a dermatologist. A rotational approach to therapy minimizes long-term toxic effects from any one therapy and allows effective long-term management.
Methotrexate is effective in unstable erythrodermic, generalized pustular psoriasis and extensive chronic plaque disease. It is effective for psoriatic arthritis and can be given orally, intramuscularly or subcutaneously in doses of 12.5 to 22.5 mg weekly. Close follow-up is needed; monitor complete blood cell count, liver function, and liver biopsy should be performed periodically. Beware of potentially life-threatening drug interactions with salicylates, many non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole, penicillins, and others. Side effects include nausea, anorexia, fatigue, oral ulcerations, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia, hepatic fibrosis or cirrhosis. Use caution in the elderly or patients with renal insufficiency.
Cyclosporine is best used for severe inflammatory psoriasis and better yet for acute control only. The typical dose is 2.5 to 5.0 mg/kg/day. Once control is achieved, the dose is slowly tapered. Close monitoring of blood pressure is needed, as well as complete blood count, creatinine, magnesium and cholesterol/triglyceride levels. Decrease dose if creatinine increases by 30% from baseline and beware of potentially life-threatening drug interactions. Side effects include hypertension and cumulative renal toxicity.
Acitretin, brand name Soriatane, is highly effective for generalized pustular and erythrodermic psoriasis, and moderately effective for palmoplantar psoriasis. An oral retinoid, acitretin is useful in combination with psoralen plus ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B. Start at 10 to 25 mg/day as a single dose.
Side effects are similar to those of isotretinoin and include teratogenicity, dry skin, sticky skin, myalgias, arthralgias, pseudotumor cerebri, depression, hair loss, hepatitis, pancreatitis, increased cholesterol/triglycerides.
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The deep heart & soul of one man affected by psoriasis his entire life. He walks along the ocean alone, searching for answers and trying to find some inner peace…
Psoriasis Cure Now!: “A Shorten Life” :30
(Person with Psoriasis) V.O.:
In case you’re wondering, “What is Psoriasis?”… It’s itchy: It bleeds. I’ve had it all my life. It breaks out everywhere. Every year, I spend thousands of dollars for medicine and treatments. It NEVER goes away. And what do I tell my children someday who may have inherited psoriasis, … knowing their life span is shortened by 4 years, too?
V.O. written by Sonya Rose.
Website for Contest: Psoriasis Cure Now!
http://www.psoriasis-cure-now.org/contest/
Category: Serious Track
ABOUT PSORIASIS CURE NOW 2008 Contest Entry:
This is a 30 second PSA of a man in his 30s affected by Psoriasis since a child.
FACT: “A recent study published in the Archives of Dermatology (December 2007) has found that severe psoriasis reduced life expectancy by 3.5 years for men and 4.4 years for women.” … “People with severe psoriasis had a 50% higher death rate than those without psoriasis. The elevation in relative death rates was highest for younger patients and declined steadily with age, ranging from a 150% higher death rate at age 35 to a 10% higher death rate at age 95.”
Please Visit Four-Years.org for more information:
http://www.four-years.org
Dedicated to a greater good, Michael Paranzino, president of Psoriasis Cure Now leads the way, helping to find a cure, to strengthen the federal government’s commitment to research on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis is a public health issue. Write to Congress today urging more research on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
For More Information on Psoriasis and Other Related Conditions: Please visit Psoriasis Cure Now! (a nonprofit patient advocacy group) today.
http://www.psoriasis-cure-now.org
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Music: “Love from a Painful Past” by Jimmy G
http://www.jimmyg.us/
http://www.youtube.com/user/jgelhaar
The song used by composer/artist’s permission.
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http://www.theskinsociety.com
The Skin Society has developed the world’s most effective all natural skin care Psoriasis treatment. Proven results and clear skin within 4 weeks.
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A Woman in the Philippines diagnosed of the skin disorder called Psoriasis was totally healed when she faithfully tried drinking First Vita Plus Health Drink for 6 months. 3 glasses a day.
you can access the psoriatic patient’s case at http://www.firstvitaplus.info/fvp/Slide23.JPG
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up to this date, scientists in the field of modern medicine has not yet found a cure for this type of illness.
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This segment focuses on the XTRAC® Excimer Laser from PhotoMedex, which doctors are using to effectively clear patches of psoriasis.
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Psoriasis Cure Now!: “Affected With Psoriasis” :60
(New Yorker Affected With Psoriasis) V.O.:
My father has it. My mother has it. I have it. And, if I have a child or children, he or she just might have it. What am I talking about here? PSORIASIS. It’s not a good feeling to have especially when you had it since a kid. People look at it and act like I got some kind of contagious disease or something. Sure it helps with prescription but it still doesn’t make it go away, you know? Not to mention it’s pretty costly without insurance. Yeah, I deal with the pain, mostly the inner pain. My bed sheet can get bloody because I keep scratching. I cover myself up always. So, I wait for the one day, Congress pushes really hard to find a cure so I can run out in sun, you know? In my shirts with my gal … I just hope that it’s not too late but not for me, for her. She’s kind of worried about her weight and cellulite. Oh, yeah, she wants to know, will there be cure for that too?
V.O. written by Sonya Rose.
Website for Contest: Psoriasis Cure Now! 2007 Contest http://www.psoriasis-cure-now.org/
ABOUT PSORIASIS CURE NOW Contest Entry:
This is a 60 second PSA of a male affected by Psoriasis since a child. He suffers with well over 125 million people throughout the world: 7.5 million in the USA alone. There is NO absolute cure for psoriasis. Sure, there are many treatments; but, each has a different level of desired success for each person affected.
Psoriasis is a chronic disease affecting both sexes. It is characterized by thick, red, silvery, scaled patches of the skin located on the elbows, knees, other parts of the legs, scalp, lower back, face, palms, soles of the feet, fingernails, toenails, genitals, and inside the mouth. It is most common (getting it) between the ages of 15 and 35; although, it can occur at any age. There is no known cause or cure to date. However, there is evidence that genetics and the immune system may be involved. Recent research has pointed to an abnormality of the immune system’s T-cells as the source.
Dedicated to a greater good, Michael Paranzino, president of Psoriasis Cure Now leads the way, helping to find a cure, to strengthen the federal government’s commitment to research on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. For More Information on Psoriasis and Other Related Conditions: Please visit Psoriasis Cure Now (a nonprofit patient advocacy group) today.
http://www.psoriasis-cure-now.org
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Music: “Holding Back”
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Using an Eximer laser at his facility, Austin Dermatology Clinic, Michael H. Coverman, M.D. can effectively treat psoriasis. Our skilled dermatologist will administer laser treatments twice a week, for four weeks, totaling eight treatments. This procedure is safe, quick, and painless, and requires no anesthesia or preparation. It is ideal for areas that are resistant to other treatments.
Visit Dr. Coverman’s Web site to obtain further information about the Eximer laser, as well as psoriasis treatment.
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Herbal ways to prevent and treat psoriasis by Amanda McQuade Crawford, medicinal herbalist and host of Veria TV’s What a Relief!
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This is a video I made to track my progress on my journey of clearing my body of psoriasis. Look at the improvement after less than 2 months. If you would like to learn more visit me at:
http://tommymollypsoriasis.blogspot.com/
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Psoriasis is a painful skin disease that affects more than seven million Americans. See how UAB is helping so many who suffer with this skin disorder.
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