Scientists in the United States have pointed the finger at seven genes that appear to play a role in psoriasis, a study published on Sunday says.
Scientists in the United States have pointed the finger at seven genes that appear to play a role in psoriasis, a study published on Sunday says.
The work could unlock new drug targets and tailored treatments for this painful, disfiguring skin disease, they said.
Psoriasis About
Psoriasis is a recurrent and complex inflammatory skin disorder that can have tremendous physical and psychological impact on the sufferer
Psoriasis is a recurrent and complex inflammatory skin disorder that can have tremendous physical and psychological impact on the sufferer
They then expanded the study to look at 21 of the most interesting DNA "hotspots" among an additional 5,048 cases of psoriasis and 5,041 "controls."
Variations in at least seven genes point to the risk of an uncontrolled immune response that leads to psoriasis, the paper says.
Skin disease/ Dermatology - Disorder - Problems - Cancer - Pigmentation - Diseases - Infographics
Skin diseases also known as dermatologic disorders are many in number and so are their causes. The common skin diseases or skin disorders are usually related to the epidermal layer of skin.
Skin diseases also known as dermatologic disorders are many in number and so are their causes. The common skin diseases or skin disorders are usually related to the epidermal layer of skin.
Psoriasis causes sore, red, scaly skin, and may also lead to psoriatic arthritis, in which the joints become badly inflamed.
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Skin types can range from oily to dry, extreme dryness accompanied by rashes and itching can often denote the presence of a skin problem or skin disorder.
Skin types can range from oily to dry, extreme dryness accompanied by rashes and itching can often denote the presence of a skin problem or skin disorder.
SRM
Generalized pustular psoriasis
This is one of the most severe forms of psoriasis. The precipitating factors are intermittent infections, hypocalcemia and sudden withdrawal of systemic steroid usage.
This is one of the most severe forms of psoriasis. The precipitating factors are intermittent infections, hypocalcemia and sudden withdrawal of systemic steroid usage.
