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Authors' Quotes on Psoriasis

After careful review, the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has declared that Merck's psoriasis drug(which actually sounds like a sports car or a dinosaur, not a drug) is too dangerous to use on humans. Sales of the drug will now be suspended in Europe following revelations that three patients suffered bizarre brain infections called(PML).Two of the three patients died. In the United States, the FDA continues to allow its sale, possibly because a large number of mass-medicated American medical patients have no remaining brains to infect.Below, you'll find selected quotes from noted authors on the subject of Psoriasis. Feel free to quote these in your own work provided you give proper credit to both the original author quoted here and this NaturalNews page.Clinical research has validated the traditional use of sarsaparilla for skin conditions such as, eczema, acne, and leprosy. In 1942, it was reported in the New England Journal of Medicine to improve the condition ofdramatically. The results of a clinical study with ninety-two patients was detailed, which reported that it improvedlesions in 62 percent of cases and completely cleared lesions in 18 percent of cases. One of the possible mechanisms of action inis sarsaparilla's blood cleansing properties.Essential fatty acid supplements may be beneficial insufferers. Analysis of blood and fat tissue has shown that the amount of anti-inflammatory alpha linolenic acid decreases, while the level of arachidonic acid, which has inflammatory effects, increases. These changes may be more pronounced in patients with severethan in those with a milder form of the disease.The results of a 1993 study suggest that eating oily fish may help reduce the symptoms of. Some small studies suggest that fish oil supplementation may be beneficial inCorrection of abnormal liver function is indicated in the treatment of. Silymarin has been reported to be of value in the treatment of, and this may be due to its ability to inhibit the synthesis of leukotrienes, and improve liver function. The connection between the liver andrelates to one of the liver's basic tasks -- filtering the blood.has been shown to be linked to high levels of circulating endotoxins, such as those found in the cell walls of gut bacteria.Ingestion of alcohol appears to be a risk factor forin men but not women. It would therefore be prudent for men withto drink moderately, if at all.Anecdotal evidence suggests that people withmay improve on a hypoallergenic diet. One study reported that eliminating gluten (found in wheat, oats, rye, and barley) improvedfor some people.Vitamin A derivative drugs are also used to treat, particularly pustular. These drugs help to normalize skin development by reducing the increased growth, turnover and keratinization of skin which occurs in the disorder. Similar cautions apply to the use of these drugs in the treatment ofStronger forms of vitamin D are available by prescription for patients with severe. Vitamin A -- The vitamin known as the skin vitamin has been used to treat skin problems such asand acne. In fact, a potent synthetic form of vitamin A is available by prescription and may be used in severe cases of. High doses of vitamin A can be dangerous, so if you are prone to, or are experiencing an outbreak, I recommend increasing your intake of betacarotene, which is converted into vitamin A as the body needs it and is nontoxic.According to one theory,is caused by an excessive inflammatory reaction to certain microorganisms, particularly Candida albicans (the common yeast germ) or other fungi. There are a few case reports in the medical literature in whichresponded well to orally administered antifungal drugs, such as nystatin or ketoconazole (Nizoral). The relationship between yeast infections andmay explain why eating sugar often makesworse (sugar tends to promote the growth of yeast).