Skin Magazine

Scientists have found the first gene that is directly linked to plaque psoriasis. Mutations in the gene CARD14 lead to the formation of plaque psoriasis, according to new research published in the May edition of The American Journal of Human Genetics. This important discovery suggests that psoriasis is caused by genetic defects in the skin [...]

A new treatment for psoriasis called adalimumab may also help decrease vascular inflammation, which is what causes an increased risk of stroke in people with psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin and joints that affects up to 3% of the population and is associated with a greater risk of heart attack [...]

A new skin serum containing the plant extract Oregon Grape Root and caffiene is effective in reducing the symptoms of psoriasis, according to a UK trial. Psoriasis is a recurrent skin condition that affects around 2% of  the UK population. It is caused by an acceleration of skin cell production. Normally a skin cell matures [...]

Many of our most common vices are linked to a higher risk of psoriasis, but thankfully one isn’t, and that’s coffee! New research has found that coffee is NOT bad for psoriasis, in fact research has found that the anti-inflammatory properties of caffeine may even help. Scientists found in a study on 82,000 people over [...]

Psoriasis sufferer, James Lockett, 39, is a caterer from Southampton and is engaged to fiance Lisa James says: “I have psoriasis on about 80% of my body, I have it everywhere. I first got psoriasis 15 years ago. It started of in small patches and has gradually spread all over my body. My grand father had [...]

A  new cream containing a natural plant extract called Indigo could be the latest weapon in fighting the chronic skin condition psoriasis, according to new research. Psoriasis is a recurrent skin condition that affects around 2% of  the UK population. Psoriasis is caused by an acceleration of skin cell production. Normally a skin cell matures [...]

 Men who have narcissistic personalities may be more prone to psoriasis, according to a new study. Both men and women can be narcissistic, however the study, carried out by researchers from the Universities of Michigan and Virginia, found that men experience far more negative reactions in their skin and health than women as a result. [...]

 It’s widely accepted now that skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema are affected by a person’s psychological state of mind. Although many skin conditions are genetically inherited, their level of severity and the frequency of skin outbreaks are often dominated by psychological factors, creating a vicious cycle. Stress, emotional trauma, bereavement, divorce, redundancy, depression [...]

Psoriasis can weaken the function of good cholesterol in the body, according to new research. The inflammation caused by psoriasis may negatively change the composition of the lipoprotein (HDL), which is what forms good cholesterol. While the study uncovered an association between psoriasis and HDL function, it did not prove a cause-and-effect relationship, and the [...]

A new body wrap being offered at London’s first ‘Africology Spa’ is made from potatoes and claims to help reduce skin inflammation and improve elasticity, which could help with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. The potatoe being used for the spud body wrap is known commonly as the African Sausage Potatoe although its official [...]