For Many Millions, Psoriasis Means Misery By JANE E. BRODY Published: July 4, 2011 Longer-lasting relief may eventually result from a better understanding of the various genetic and molecular mechanisms that underlie the disease, bringing more individualized and effective treatments. But there is much that can be done now to ease the symptoms, which include intense itching, pain and cracked or bleeding skin Read More...
For patients with severe psoriasis, a new class of intravenous and injectable biological medicines known as “biologics” has brought about a near revolution in treatment. But doctors at the University of Michigan Health System say patients and their doctors also should consider long-established treatment alternatives that are less expensive and avoid some of the risk factors associated with the immune system-suppressing biologics, such as increased risk of serious infection and lymphoma Read More...
