eMedTV Psoriasis Articles

Dead Sea Salt Psoriasis Cream

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:01:14 CST

Dead Sea Salt Psoriasis Cream
Dead Sea salt psoriasis cream can't cure psoriasis, but it appears to be helpful in relieving symptoms. This eMedTV resource discusses the benefits of using Dead Sea salt psoriasis cream and explains how it helps improve scaly skin.

Drug Interactions With Etanercept

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:41:26 CST

Drug Interactions With Etanercept
This portion of the eMedTV library explores potential drug interactions with etanercept and other medications, such as live vaccines, anakinra, and cyclophosphamide. This page also explains how these interactions can potentially lead to problems.

Etanercept Dosing

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:11:06 CDT

Etanercept Dosing
Your etanercept dose will vary depending on several factors, such as your age and what condition you have. This eMedTV Web page highlights etanercept dosing tips on when and how to take the injections and explains how the dosage is determined.

Etanercept

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:27:28 CDT

Etanercept
Etanercept is a prescription medicine that is used to treat inflammatory conditions of the joints and skin. This eMedTV page explains how etanercept works, lists side effects, and covers what to tell your healthcare provider prior to taking the drug.

Etanercipt

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 19:09:32 CST

Etanercipt
This eMedTV resource describes how etanercept treats certain inflammatory conditions of the joints and skin. This page also explains what to tell your healthcare provider prior to taking the drug. Etanercipt is a common misspelling of Etanercept.

Etanersept

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 19:31:22 CST

Etanersept
This eMedTV page explains that etanercept relieves inflammatory conditions of the joints and skin. This resource describes how etanercept works and also lists the conditions etanercept can treat. Etanersept is a common misspelling of etanercept.

Generic Etanercept

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:24:27 CST

Generic Etanercept
There may never be a generic etanercept available because etanercept is a "biologic" medication. This eMedTV article explains why generic biologics are not manufactured and also warns people about companies claiming to sell a generic etanercept.

Precautions and Warnings With Etanercept

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 19:48:00 CST

Precautions and Warnings With Etanercept
This eMedTV article examines several precautions and warnings with etanercept, such as an increased risk of lymphoma and the danger of taking the medication if you have an infection. This page also explains who should not take etanercept.

Side Effects of Etanercept

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 19:54:28 CST

Side Effects of Etanercept
Some of the most common side effects of etanercept can include headaches, dizziness, and a sore throat. This eMedTV segment also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious etanercept side effects, including chest pain and changes in vision.

What Is Etanercept Used For?

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:17:48 CDT

What Is Etanercept Used For?
What is etanercept used for? This eMedTV resource discusses how etanercept works to help relieve inflammatory conditions of the joints and skin. This page also highlights some off-label uses of the medication and outlines who can use the medication.

Light Therapy for Psoriasis

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 10:14:45 CST

Light Therapy for Psoriasis
The different forms of light therapy for psoriasis include sunlight, UVB, and PUVA therapy. As this eMedTV page explains, light therapy helps improve the appearance of scaly, inflamed skin. This page covers the benefits and risks of light therapy.

Psoriasis Causes

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 09:42:04 CST

Psoriasis Causes
Psoriasis is caused by a malfunction in the immune system. It can also run in families. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses each of the psoriasis causes in more detail, including certain factors (such as stress) that may cause flare-ups.

Psoriasis Cure

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 13:39:53 CST

Psoriasis Cure
There is no psoriasis cure, but symptoms can be improved with proper treatment and care. This part of the eMedTV library discusses the study of genetics, medications, and laser light in the search for a cure for psoriasis.

Psoriasis Diagnosis

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 09:46:14 CST

Psoriasis Diagnosis
To make a psoriasis diagnosis, the doctor usually starts by examining the affected area of skin. This part of the eMedTV library describes the process of diagnosing psoriasis and gives a brief description of some of the different types of psoriasis.

Psoriasis Medication

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 09:52:08 CST

Psoriasis Medication
Psoriasis medication often comes in the form of a topical treatment, pill, or injection. This article from the eMedTV library lists the types of medicine that are used for treating psoriasis and offers information on their risks and benefits.

Psoriasis Research

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 10:04:44 CST

Psoriasis Research
Psoriasis research is focused on finding new treatments and understanding the genetic aspects of psoriasis. This eMedTV Web page discusses the latest psoriasis research findings and their potential impact on other medical conditions.

Psoriasis Treatment

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 10:19:31 CST

Psoriasis Treatment
As this eMedTV article explains, psoriasis treatment usually consists of topical treatment, light therapy, and medicine. In most cases, the correct combination is found through trial and error. This page discusses psoriasis treatment in detail.

Psoriasis

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 09:59:30 CST

Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that affects almost 3 percent of the US population. This eMedTV article offers a detailed description of psoriasis and explains its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Symptoms of Psoriasis

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:23:58 CST

Symptoms of Psoriasis
Symptoms of psoriasis are typically characterized by thick, scaly skin. This eMedTV segment lists specific symptoms based on the type of psoriasis a person may have, as well as locations on the body where symptoms are generally found.

Types of Psoriasis

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 14:54:55 CST

Types of Psoriasis
This eMedTV article takes a look at the different types of psoriasis, such as inverse, pustular, and erythrodermic psoriasis. As this page explains, each type has its own symptoms and risk factors, but they are all related to rapid cell turnover.

UVB and Psoriasis

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 14:52:11 CST

UVB and Psoriasis
Ultraviolet B (UVB) therapy is a psoriasis treatment that uses artificial light to improve affected skin. This eMedTV segment discusses UVB and psoriasis in more detail, with specific information on both broadband and narrowband UVB treatment.

Psoratic Arthritis

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:09:02 CST

Psoratic Arthritis
In someone with psoriatic arthritis, joints (and sometimes other areas of the body) become inflamed. This eMedTV page takes a closer look at this condition and how it can be treated. Psoratic arthritis is a common misspelling of psoriatic arthritis.

Psoriasis Arthritis

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:10:51 CST

Psoriasis Arthritis
As this eMedTV Web page explains, psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects people with psoriasis. This page covers symptoms of the condition and how they can be treated. Psoriasis arthritis is a common variation of psoriatic arthritis.

Psoriasis Artritis

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:15:34 CST

Psoriasis Artritis
This eMedTV page explores psoriatic arthritis, a type of arthritis that affects people with psoriasis. This page describes psoriatic arthritis symptoms, risk factors, and treatments. Psoriasis artritis is a common misspelling of psoriatic arthritis.

Psoriatic Arthritis Causes

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:42:03 CST

Psoriatic Arthritis Causes
As this eMedTV page explains, scientists think that psoriatic arthritis is caused by a combination of factors (such as environmental, genetic, and immune system factors), but they don't know how these possible psoriatic arthritis causes tie together.

Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:05:03 CST

Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis
This eMedTV Web page describes some tests a doctor may use to make a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis (such as taking a medical history or x-rays), as well as conditions that can share similar symptoms with psoriatic arthritis (such as gout).

Psoriatic Arthritis Medications

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:22:08 CST

Psoriatic Arthritis Medications
Psoriatic arthritis medications -- such as analgesics or DMARDs -- serve various purposes. This eMedTV page explains that while some drugs relieve pain or improve stiffness, others are used to reduce inflammation or to slow the course of the disease.

Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:58:17 CDT

Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms
This page on the eMedTV site lists some possible symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (such as joint stiffness and eye inflammation) and explains that psoriatic arthritis symptoms can vary depending on the type of psoriatic arthritis a person has.

Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 20:08:01 CST

Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment
This eMedTV article discusses a number of psoriatic arthritis treatment options (including lifestyle changes and medications), and also explains why someone with psoriatic arthritis may need to see several different types of healthcare providers.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:50:06 CST

Psoriatic Arthritis
In someone with psoriatic arthritis, the joints (and sometimes other areas of the body) become inflamed. This eMedTV page gives an overview of this condition, noting in particular who it affects and how often it occurs, as well as possible symptoms.

Soriatic Arthritis

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:34:06 CST

Soriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is most likely to occur between the ages of 30 and 50. This eMedTV page discusses who psoriatic arthritis affects, as well as its symptoms and treatment options. Soriatic arthritis is a common misspelling of psoriatic arthritis.

Scalp Psoriasis

Fri, 1 Dec 2006 14:02:49 CST

Scalp Psoriasis
Scalp psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by inflamed, scaly skin. As this eMedTV article explains, over half the people with psoriasis have it on their scalp. This portion of the Web site offers an in-depth look at this skin disease.