Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11:19 AM Ashley Peek works 25 hours a week on her reselling business, while holding a full-time job in health insurance. Ashley Peek Ashley Peek started selling clothes on Poshmark when... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:45 AM In their single-minded pursuit of economic growth, China's leaders have long overlooked public health - which, by some measures, is now worse than under Mao. Despite recent... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:37 AM Controversy surrounding a study that involved modifying SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, has prompted researchers to call for better guidance from funders |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:23 AM Flu and respiratory syncytial virus season has just begun in the northern hemisphere, and the consensus among experts is that the 2022-2023 season is shaping up to be more... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:17 AM Philips first flagged an issue with CPAP machines in June 2021 and it's still recalling 5 million of them worldwide. It will stretch into 2023. |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:13 AM COOK COUNTY, Ill. - Several doctors with Cook County Health are concerned about a winter surge of both COVID-19 and influenza. The group is hoping the upcoming holidays... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:05 AM The White House is asking businesses to help employees get updated coronavirus vaccines by hosting on-site clinics and will initiate a new program providing some Americans with... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:51 AM A quarterback controversy is brewing in New England. Bill Belichick generated the beginnings of a Patriots quarterback controversy when he benched starter Mac Jones for rookie... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:45 AM Carolyn Maloney urged the administration to update their most recent guidance on contraceptive coverage. |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:40 AM Joe Biden and Mohammed bin Salman "don't like or trust each other," sources tell the newspaper US-Saudi relations are "fracturing" due to the dislike and distrust between... |
Mark's Daily Apple Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11:00 AM Psoriasis is a skin disorder in which your skin cells reproduce too quickly, leading to scaly skin, rashes, or blisters. With plaque psoriasis (the most common form), red, flaky patches rise on the scalp, face, knees, elbows, lower back—anywhere on the body, really. Other types present differently. Inverse psoriasis, for example, appears as smooth red blotches mostly in skin folds, while the relatively rare erythrodermic psoriasis causes skin peeling on large areas of the body. Psoriasis can also affect fingernails and toenails. Not only is psoriasis often itchy or painful, it can take a serious emotional toll. Patients report feeling embarrassed or stigmatized because of their skin's appearance. Although there are a number of pharmaceutical, over-the-counter, and natural treatments available, there is no cure for psoriasis. The goal of treatment is to manage symptoms and put it into remission, but flare-ups can (and for many people do) occur regularly. For folks living with psoriasis, it can be hard to find relief. Some aspects of a Primal lifestyle may be able to help. What Causes Psoriasis Scientists believe that psoriasis is caused by a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers. But despite its prevalence—about 3 percent of U.S. adults have psoriasis—it's still somewhat inscrutable. Psoriasis is often confused with eczema, even by people making the diagnosis. Your doctor may opt for a skin biopsy to be sure. Both can present as dry, itchy, inflamed skin. And both may be triggered by stress, skin injuries, and cold, dry environments. However, they have different causes (only somewhat understood). With eczema, skin is overly sensitive due to dysregulation in the immune system, but skin cells do not turn over rapidly as with psoriasis. And whereas eczema is more common in kids, psoriasis is more common in adults. Most experts agree that psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder. Skin issues are the outward manifestation of the disease, but under the surface lurks chronic, systemic inflammation. People with psoriasis are at greater risk for other chronic health conditions like metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, Crohn's disease, diabetes, depression, and kidney and liver diseases. Around one in three people with psoriasis also develop a related condition called psoriatic arthritis. The worse your psoriasis, the greater the risk of developing these comorbidities. However, experts are unsure whether psoriasis causes inflammation, in turn leading to other problems. Another possibility is that some common factor leads to systemic inflammation which causes both psoriasis and other disorders to develop concurrently. Either way, strategies aimed at mitigating inflammation, like some of the ones I'll mention today, are a must for psoriasis sufferers. How to Treat Psoriasis There are several pharmaceutical options available. Whether or not you decide to go down that route is a decision you have to make with your doctor. Some of these drugs may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other serious comorbidities. But like all drugs, they also have side effects. Some common psoriasis medications (acitretin, methotrexate, tazarotene) are not safe during pregnancy. The American Academy of Dermatologists … Continue reading "Psoriasis: Causes and Treatments" The post Psoriasis: Causes and Treatments appeared first on Mark's Daily Apple. |
HEALTHIANS BLOG Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:34 AM Contributed by: Anjali Sharma Introduction Diwali festivities have kicked off with a bang, and after two years of Covid restrictions, the excitement of enjoying the... The post Diwali 2022: Here are 5 Tips to Avoid Breathing Issues Post Diwali appeared first on HEALTHIANS BLOG. |
