Archive for March, 2007

A study published last summer (but still getting media attention) in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that new patients seeking appointments for possible skin cancer had to wait an average of more than 5 weeks to see a dermatologist:
So a pair of California researchers decided to put these complaints to the
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Another potential treatment for psoriasis is being investigated:
MedImmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: MEDI) today announced that it has initiated a Phase 1 trial with its monoclonal antibody (MAb) targeting interferon-alpha, known as MEDI-545, in patients with psoriasis.
It is also being investigated for lupus. According to the company:
A growing body of preclinical data suggests that type-1 interferons
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According to Reuters:
Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc. said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted it tentative approval for the generic version of Warner Chilcott Ltd.’s treatment for psoriasis of the scalp.
Hi-Tech reported that Warner Chilcott’s patent for Dovonex scalp solution (calcipotriene) is set to expire on Dec. 29, 2007, after which the generic would
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A new study published today has identified a gene that may play an important role in vitiligo as well as many other immune system diseases including psoriasis. Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder that results in white patches developing on the skin in various parts of the body.
The study found that the NALP1 gene on chromosome
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The latest installment in our free podcast series has been released. It examines a new documentary film called InnerState, which chronicles the life of three people battling chronic diseases, including psoriasis. The podcast includes an interview with the director of InnerState, and the psoriasis patient who stars in the film. The podcast
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Those who follow this page regularly know we have been chronicling the media’s great interest in home remedies for psoriasis. Today’s entry comes from our friends in Scotland. This article is particularly noteworthy because it combines an excellent introduction with a sizable list of “complementary” treatments for psoriasis. (The alternative remedy articles
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The connection between heart disease and psoriasis has been in the news in recent months, and continues to be of great interest to psoriasis patients. We address it in depth in this new article.

Our free podcast series has resumed with a program on treating hand and foot psoriasis. Psoriasis on the hands and feet often proves to be highly resistant to treatment, while interfering with a patient’s quality of life. The free podcast is available from our website (click on the link above) or through iTunes.
Subscribing
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The latest from Australia:
Emu oil is listed by the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as an active ingredient in the treatment of conditions such [as] psoriasis.
Anyone know what emu oil smells like? Let us know….

Psoriasis Cure Now’s free podcast series returns on March 12. Now would be a good time to make sure you have subscribed to our podcasts through iTunes (search ‘psoriasis cure’) or via feedburner.com. Of course, you can always listen to our podcasts directly from our podcast page.