Psoriasis

Diet and Psoriasis: Providing Evidence-Based Advice to our Patients
diet and psoriasisMany of our patients with skin disease inquire about potential dietary changes. In the case of psoriasis and diet, a large body of scientific evidence now supports the role of dietary change as an adjunct to medical therapy. However, misconceptions abound in this area, especially online, and it is therefore critical that physicians serve as a source of evidence-based advice. In discussing the l …
diet and psoriasis
Q&A Recap: Dr. Richard Fried on the Psychological Impact of Psoriasis
Richard Fried, MDNext Steps readers had the opportunity to ask internationally recognized clinician and researcher, Dr. Richard Fried questions about the psychological impact of psoriasis and how to better serve psoriasis patients. See all his insightful answers below.  When it comes to depression, in what ways does psoriasis affect women more profoundly than men? My initial response is that we canno …
Richard Fried, MD
Ostraceous Psoriasis Presenting as Koebner Phenomenon in a Tattoo
Koebner phenomenonAuthors Jacob Reinhart MD, Matthew Willett MD, and Neil Gibbs MD present a case of psoriatic lesions precipitated by an upper arm tattoo. Psoriasis is a common dermatologic skin condition with a variety of morphologic presentations. These variations include the less common hyperkeratotic form, psoriasis ostracea, defined as having pronounced adherent scales (skin lesions) resembling an oyster s …
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CBD for Psoriasis? The Expert Weighs In
Health recently wrote an article asking if CBD oil can relieve psoriasis symptoms. In recognition of Psoriasis Awareness Month, I consulted Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, professor and interim chair of dermatology at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Friedman is also the residency program director, director of translational research and director of the Supportive On …
JDD August Issue Highlights
Here are the issue highlights for the JDD August issue with special focus on Psoriasis: Authors discuss the epidemiological, clinical, and histologic features of melasma and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and important considerations for both established and emerging treatments in Therapeutic Insights in Melasma and Hyperpigmentation Management (CE credit is available)   Descriptive char …