Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells causing them to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. This results in scaly red patches that can be itchy and painful. Approximately 7.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from this skin condition that usually affects …
Osteoarthritis can leave joints feeling stiff and uncomfortable. For some, this can get even worse in the summer months. It might surprise you just how much some people are affected by changes in the weather. Our joints contain sensory nerves called baroceptors which respond to changes in the weather. How do baroceptors work? When the …
Atopic Dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, can cause skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed. It often occurs on areas like hands, face, scalp, and the insides of elbows and knees. According to the National Eczema Association, more than 30 million people struggle with eczema! Dealing with the symptoms associated with the condition is …
People often wonder why they should consider participating in a clinical research study. Participation is not for everyone. It’s a very personal decision and a decision that you make only when all of your questions have been answered. While we can’t make the decision on whether or not participation is right for you, we can …
Participating in a clinical research study is a personal decision. You may decide to participate as a healthy volunteer with an interest in helping others and contributing to science and research. If you have an illness or a disease, your participation may be more in hopes of gaining access to potential new treatment options and …
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine. Symptoms typically develop in younger people, especially men. Reduced flexibility in the spine is usually one of the first symptoms, eventually resulting in a hunched-forward posture. Joints other than the spine can become involved causing chronic pain and discomfort. Telling someone you …
Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by symptoms such as dry mouth and dry eyes. The body’s immune system basically attacks the healthy cells that produce saliva and tears. While dry eyes and mouth are common symptoms, many people with Sjogren’s also experience fatigue, joint pain, and even dysfunction of some organs like kidneys, …
Joint pain and stiffness. Tender, swollen joints. Fatigue, and even bouts of fever and weight loss. Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) is no walk in the park. This chronic inflammatory disorder is actually an autoimmune disease that can do a number on your body. Aside from your joints, you may notice changes in your skin, lungs, and even …
It’s a common belief that psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis go hand in hand. While the two diseases share genetic similarities, they are two different chronic diseases. Psoriasis is an immune system disorder that affects your skin and psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis. People who develop psoriatic arthritis almost always have psoriasis first …
With summer fast approaching many of us are gearing up for warmer weather, longer days, and those long-awaited summer vacations! While traveling can be stressful and challenging at times, adding a chronic illness, like psoriatic arthritis, to the mix sure doesn’t help. Though it certainly doesn’t have to stop you! Traveling can be good for …