by Staff SanovaDermatology | Mar 14, 2017 | Biologics, Psoriasis, Autoimmune Disease, Medications, Skin Lesions, Inflammation, Treatments
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting 7.5 million people in the United States. “It’s classified as an autoimmune disorder, meaning the bodies own immune system is creating an inflammatory response to itself,” says Dr. Kellie Reed,...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Mar 10, 2017 | Skin Care, Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Inflammation
More and more medical studies are being performed examining the potential health benefits of cannabis, or marijuana. “It turns out this taboo drug has been found relieve conditions like chronic pain, nausea, and even anorexia,” notes Dr. Adam Mamelak, a...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Jun 14, 2016 | Psoriasis, Rashes, Adverse Skin Reactions, Light Therapy
While many people understand psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by thick scaly plaques on the skin, the disease can actually manifest itself in a number of different forms. Pustular psoriasis, for example, is a chronic inflammatory condition that appears on...
by admin | May 11, 2016 | Biologics, Psoriasis, Medications, Skin Lesions, Inflammation, Stress, Adverse Skin Reactions, Treatments, Itching, Skin, Light Therapy, Body Treatments
Plaque psoriasis is a chronic disease characterized by the appearance of patches of thick, red, and dry skin. While the disease shows itself on the surface of the skin, its origins are tied to the immune system. “Faulty signals from the immune system tell skin...
by admin | Mar 24, 2016 | Biologics, Psoriasis, Medications, Skin In The News, Rashes, Inflammation, Treatments, Skin
A new treatment for adult moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, Taltz (or ixekizumab), has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The new injection treatment was formulated by Eli Lilly & Co., is expected to be released by the end of the year....
by admin | Mar 21, 2016 | Practice News, Eczema, Psoriasis
Dr. Adam Mamelak and Dr. Miriam Hanson explain the similarities and differences between the common skin conditions eczema and psoriasis. Austin, TX—Among the many skin conditions people suffer from, eczema and psoriasis are two of the most common that Austin...
