By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Growing numbers of folks are turning to CBD or cannabis products to treat skin conditions like acne or rosacea, but researchers warn that the science on their safety and power hasn’t kept up with demand. When more than 500 adults were asked about … Read more
Photo Credits: SPL / Science Source Science Photo Library / Science Source Science Photo Library / Science Source Jesus Hernandez / Wikimedia Commons SOURCES: American Medical Organization: “Learn About It.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology: “Skin color in dermatology textbooks: An updated evaluation and analysis.” Health City: “The Creator of a Viral Black … Read more
For over a year we’ve all been facing an extremely stressful situation. Many conditions are exacerbated by stress, and psoriasis is no exception. In fact, it’s likely that many people were diagnosed with psoriasis for the first time during the pandemic. To make things worse, dealing with psoriasis can in turn increase stress, especially when … Read more
“Learning to love yourself and learning to love your body is like a whole journey that every person, but more specifically, women, have to go through.” Lyrics from “My Skin” — Lizzo If you have psoriasis, you’re familiar with the daily work of learning to love your body. The nagging pain and itching can cause … Read more
Photo Credit: Russell Hartstein, Fun Paw Care Dog Training, Los Angeles SOURCES: Cutis: “Sniffing out malignant melanoma: A case of canine olfactory detection.” Deborah Silverstein, DVM, professor of emergency and critical care, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Evan MacLean, PhD, director, Arizona Canine Cognition Center, University of Arizona. Melissa Singletary, DVM, PhD, … Read more
If you’ve been living with psoriasis for a while, you already know there’s no magic food that can erase all your symptoms. But some studies show a connection between eating foods that curb inflammation and an improvement in your psoriasis. And if you have a cat, there are ways to change your diet that help you … Read more
Before you shimmy into those leggings or roll out your mat in a hot yoga class, consider this: The same workouts that keep your weight in check, protect against type 2 diabetes, and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke — all health issues that go hand-in-hand with psoriasis — could make your skin … Read more
If your scalp or hairline is itchy or covered in scaly patches from psoriasis, looking good can be a challenge. A dermatologist and a veteran hairstylist offer their expert tips. What to Watch For Use shampoos without dyes, synthetic fragrances, or sulfates because they “can burn or sting your scalp,” says Miami dermatologist Annie … Read more
Photo Credits: Leland Bobbe / Getty Images a_namenko / Getty Images SOURCES: Celiac Disease Foundation: “What is Gluten?” Cleveland Clinic: “Celiac Disease.” Harvard Health Publishing: “Ditch the Gluten, Improve Your Health?” “Foods that fight inflammation.” JAMA Dermatology: “Dietary Recommendations for Adults With Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis From the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis … Read more
Daisy Mack’s father always repeated a simple mantra: “You can only be you.” She never really understood what he meant until after he died. “There were 6 weeks between my father’s funeral and the beginning of COVID in 2019,” says Mack, a personal health coach in Los Angeles. “I was so … Read more