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  • Psoriasis Awareness Month: Can diet influence psoriasis? What dermatologists recommend

    Psoriasis Awareness Month: Can diet influence psoriasis? What dermatologists recommend

    Psoriasis is a long-lasting autoimmune disease characterized by patches of skin becoming inflamed, itchy, dry, and scaly. While predominantly determined by genetic and immune influences, dermatologists are increasingly recognizing lifestyle modifiers – particularly, diet – in the management of symptoms.

  • Is it just dandruff or scalp psoriasis? How to identify symptoms early, keep your hair healthy

    Is it just dandruff or scalp psoriasis? How to identify symptoms early, keep your hair healthy

    Hair care tips: Not all flakes are the same. Although dandruff is typically harmless and responds quickly to treatment, flaky skin that persists, and is accompanied by redness and itching may be caused by scalp psoriasis, a chronic condition that requires a visit to your doctor.

  • 10 smart ways to manage psoriasis flare-ups: Prevention, treatment and more

    10 smart ways to manage psoriasis flare-ups: Prevention, treatment and more

    Psoriasis, a long-term inflammatory skin disease, may occur due to certain genetic factors, that may combine with triggers to produce the condition. Better control of symptoms together with reduced long-term risks becomes possible through understanding the different types of psoriasis and their symptoms and treatment methods.

  • Psoriasis Genes Explained: What to know if it’s in your family

    Psoriasis Genes Explained: What to know if it’s in your family

    If psoriasis runs in your family, you may carry the genes—but lifestyle choices and early care can make all the difference in prevention and control

  • Weight loss and psoriasis: Belly fat increases risk of this chronic skin condition, says study

    Weight loss and psoriasis: Belly fat increases risk of this chronic skin condition, says study

    A UK study of over 330,000 people shows abdominal fat, more than overall body fat, is strongly linked to psoriasis, especially in women. Health experts now advise focusing on waist size, core strength and lifestyle tweaks to lower skin inflammation and reduce disease risk.

  • What is psoriasis, types and symptoms of this chronic skin condition, home remedies to manage

    What is psoriasis, types and symptoms of this chronic skin condition, home remedies to manage

    Psoriasis is a condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells, causing them to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. This buildup of cells leads to scaling on the skin’s surface. Here's a guide to understanding types, triggers, and available treatment of this chronic autoimmune condition.

  • Stress causes acne, eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. Here's how to keep your skin healthy

    Stress causes acne, eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. Here's how to keep your skin healthy

    Acne, eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis are skin conditions that become worse because of stress. Follow these stress-reducing techniques into your routine to take care of your mental health, and keep yourself away from these skin conditions.

  • Dry skin and cracked heels? Try these effective home remedies in winter

    Dry skin and cracked heels? Try these effective home remedies in winter

    Neglecting foot care can result in painful and unsightly cracked heels which can lead to infections if left untreated. Cracked heels can stem from factors like prolonged standing, dry environments, or skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Follow these home remedies to take care of your feet during winter.

  • Dr Reddy’s subsidiary Aurigene Oncology stops clinical trial for psoriasis drug in US

    Dr Reddy’s subsidiary Aurigene Oncology stops clinical trial for psoriasis drug in US

    After phase 2 results, the company's CEO said the drug will not add desirable benefit to patients with moderate to severe, psoriasis, hence, the firm decided to stop the clinical development of AUR101 as an oral drug in psoriasis.

  • Sun Pharma, Hikma ink exclusive pact for plaque psoriasis drug for MENA region

    Sun Pharma, Hikma ink exclusive pact for plaque psoriasis drug for MENA region

    One of the company's wholly-owned subsidiaries and Hikma Pharmaceuticals have entered into the agreement for Ilumya, Sun Pharma said in a filing to BSE.

  • Lupin Ltd gets USFDA nod for generic psoriasis treatment solution

    Lupin Ltd gets USFDA nod for generic psoriasis treatment solution

    Pharmaceutical major Lupin Ltd gets USFDA nod for a generic psoriasis treatment solution.

  • Glenmark launches oral drug for Psoriasis treatment in India

    Glenmark launches oral drug for Psoriasis treatment in India

    Apremilast, which is a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe Psoriasis, will revolutionise the treatment of Psoriasis, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals said in a statement.

  • Sun Pharma up 2% on alliance with Spanish co for psoriasis drug

    Sun Pharma up 2% on alliance with Spanish co for psoriasis drug

    Tildrakizumab is an investigational IL-23p19 inhibitor currently being evaluated in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

  • Sun's psoriasis trial drug won't hit mkt before FY19: Analyst

    Sun's psoriasis trial drug won't hit mkt before FY19: Analyst

    Sun Pharma has completed a 12 weeks trial of its psoriasis drug, MK 3222, but needs 52-124 weeks data to apply for a license with the US FDA, says Surajit Pal, pharma analyst at Prabhudas Lilladher.

  • Dr Reddy's files three new drug applications with USFDA

    Dr Reddy's files three new drug applications with USFDA

    The Hyderabad-based firm and its subsidiary, Promius Pharma LLC have filed three new drug applications with the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd said in a statement.

  • Biosimilars is the next big thing for generic cos: Biocon

    Biosimilars is the next big thing for generic cos: Biocon

    Biocon CMD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said the company‘s research efforts are focused on a number of programs that deliver drugs that women can benefit from.

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