ArticleRisk for Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, or Diverticulitis in Patients With PsoriasisAuthor:Erica B. Lee, BSPublish date: March 4, 2019Psoriasis patients may be at an increased risk for gastrointestinal comorbidities including appendicitis, cholecystitis, or diverticulitis. The bac...Read More
ArticleClearance of Psoriasis After Ischemic StrokeAuthor:Erica B. Lee, BSPublish date: February 6, 2019The nervous system is thought to play an important role in the pathophysiology of psoriasis. A case of a patient with psoriasis who experienced com...Read More
ArticlePsoriasis Risk Factors and TriggersAuthor:Erica B. Lee, BSPublish date: October 30, 2018Numerous factors contribute to the onset and exacerbation of psoriasis. Genetic risk factors include HLA-Cw6 and mutations in the caspase recruitme...Read More
ArticleScalp Psoriasis With Increased Hair DensityAuthor:Erica B. Lee, BSPublish date: July 10, 2018Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that commonly affects the scalp. Psoriatic lesions on the scalp typically result in alopecia, possib...Read More
ArticleEmerging Therapies In Psoriasis: A Systematic ReviewAuthor:Erica B. Lee, BSPublish date: March 6, 2018Many new biologics are being studied for use in psoriasis. In this review, we evaluate and summarize findings about emerging biologic therapies for...Read More
ArticleDo Psoriasis Patients Engage In Vigorous Physical Activity?Author:Erica B. Lee, BSPublish date: March 5, 2018Psoriasis is associated with cardiovascular risk factors and myocardial infarction, but regular physical activity is known to decrease the risk of ...Read More
