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Admittedly, blisters are annoying. I used to get them all the time on my feet until I learned how to find shoes that fit properly. Yet, I still get them once in a while.
People get blisters on their hands from working with various hand tools and you can even get blisters from burns. But, whatever […]
HORSHAM, Pa., June 17 /PRNewswire/ — Centocor, Inc. announced that the Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee (DODAC) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unanimously recommended the approval of ustekinumab, a new subcutaneous, investigational biologic therapy for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. […]
Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic disease that children get if both parents are carriers. It causes the skin and internal organs to blister and peel, causing severe pain. Life as a child with EB is very difficult because their skin must be protected by layers of bandages that must be changed regularly.
Because […]
I’m blond and I have very fair skin. When I was a child, we didn’t know about the dangers of sunburns and I burned *badly* so many times over the years that I can’t recall how often.
Many of these burns were so bad that they would be treated in an emergency department these days. […]
American Academy of Dermatology Issues New Guidelines for the Management of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Dermatologists hopeful that more patients will benefit from increased understanding of therapies for psoriasis
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 21 /PRNewswire/ — The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has released new guidelines of care for the management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis based on […]
The older methods of treating psoriasis, such as using methotrexate, had many side effects and problems. The medications did - and still do - help many, but the search is always on for better treatments.
A while ago, biologic agents became available for treatment of psoriasis. The treatment seems to be quite effective for many and […]
If you’ve ever had shingles (herpes zoster) then you know that it has got to be one of the most uncomfortable viruses ever to hit. Between the pain and itching, and the overall feeling lousy - there’s nowhere to hide. Can you tell that I’ve had it too?
To make things worse, many people who have […]
It looks like there may be a new treatment in the future for people who have chronic plaque psoriasis. A study for a new medication, ustekinumab, is showing promise. You can read about the study here: Ustekinumab Phase 3 data show long-term improvement of chronic plaque psoriasis
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Unfortunately, there is no shortage of disorders and illnesses that can cause chronic pain. Here are three more that you may not know of:
Scleroderma affects about 300,000 people in the United States, although the number rises drastically if you include all illnesses that are thought to be scleroderma-related, like Raynaud’s phenomenon.
Gout, often something that isn’t […]
I found this press release this morning on PR Newswire:
Fifth Disease Indication for HUMIRA Provides Patients with Visible Clearance of Inflamed Skin Lesions Caused by Chronic Autoimmune Disease
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) as a […]
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