Drinking non-light beer may boost risk of psoriasis in women, a study published in the December 2010 issue of Archives of Dermatology suggests. Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that occurs on the skin when the immune system send out wrong signals that speed up the growth of skin cells. The study led by Abrar A. Qureshi, M.D., M.P.H., of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston found women who drank five or more non-light beers per week were 2.3 times as likely as those who did not drink beer to be diagnosed with psoriasis. The authors of the study said in their report that alcoholic beverages have been suspected for a long time as a risk factor for psoriasis onset and psoriasis worsening. Alcohol drinkers are known to be more likely to suffer the disease and alcohol may exacerbate the severity of the disease. For the study, the researchers surveyed 82,860 women aged 27 to 44 who participated in the NUrses' Health Study II for the amount and type pf alcohol they consumed through biennial questionnaires and participants reported also whether they were diagnosed with psoriasis. Women who had an average of 2.3 drinks or more each week were 72 percent more likely than those who did not drink alcohol to report they suffered psoriasis, the study found. Women who drank five or more non-light beers per week were found to have 1.8 times higher risk for the disease compared to those who did not drink non-light beers. If only confirmed cases of psoriasis were considered, the risk for the condition was 2.3 times higher for those who drank five or more non-light beers per week compared to those who did not drink beer. Light beer, wine and liqueurs on the other hand were not linked to increased risk for psoriasis. The researchers suggested that malted barley, the main ingredient used in non-light beer, may be the culprit for the elevated risk of psoriasis. Barley, they said, contains gluten, to which some people with psoriasis show a sensitivity. Light beers contain lower amounts of barley while non-light or dark beers contain higher amounts of this ingredient. The authors suggested that women at a high risk of psoriasis may consider not drinking non-light beer. Still, a health observer suggested that the association between consumption of non-light beer and elevated risk of psoriasis may be a causal relation. He cited an article circulated over the internet saying that people tend to drink more dark beers in the winter when vitamin D deficiency is more commonly found than in the summer. Vitamin D has been known to be involved in the immune system, and deficiency of this sunshine vitamin can cause a wide spectrum of diseases including autoimmune diseases, according to the Vitamin D Council. So it is possible that vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased risk of psoriasis. In fact, vitamin D products are used to ease symptoms of psoriasis. According to a study reported in the Aug 2009 issue of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, calcitriol ointments can be used to improve symptoms of psoriasis. The efficacy may be boosted by ultraviolet B phototherapy. Calcitriol is the naturally occurring active form of vitamin D3. Ultraviolet B can induce the vitamin when the skin is exposed to the UV ray. In another report, the author whose name remains unknown in the pubmed database says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has actually approved one such ointment to treat psoriasis. Because many factors may influence the risk of psoriasis, it remains unknown whether avoiding non-light beer would help reduce the risk.
DonFred wrote: » Has anybody with scalp psoriasis suffer any reaction from using LUSH shampoo bars like Soak n Floak, Squeaky Clean or Ultimate Shine? My scalp is very flaky at the moment and Im trying these shampoo bars out. Notice my scalp get a little tight. Any thought be helpful. Thanks.
michellie wrote: » He's tried everything possible, acupuncture, steroids & every cream imaginable.
rubadub wrote: » Did he try UVB? cannot recommend it enough, my mate has worse psoriasis than me and was shocked when he saw me after 1 month of UVB.
DonFred wrote: » Right, Ive tried another bar of LUSH shampoo and never again Im finish with their stuff. My scalp feels like its on fire. Can anyone recommend me a SLS, Paraben etc free shampoo. Thanks
seensensee wrote: » Right on, I'm convinced, from where can the light be sourced?
michellie wrote: » Yeah, but like everything it only worked for a while then stopped!
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bananaRep12 wrote: » I have this condition for over 30 years. It is a nervous condition, where the CNS seems to not get the correct nerve signals to tell it skin repair is complete. No amount of applications, creams, etc. will cure it. It's important to recognise the triggers and amplifiers for the condition, and live with it.
bravo wrote: » Scalp - the shampoo I find works for me is Stieprox or Stiepox, not sure if you can get it over the counter, I have it on prescription.
bravo wrote: » UV - tried this in waterford Hospital years ago - twice a week for four months - sit in a bath for 10 mins then into a UV cubicle for various periods (minutes) - then avoid any direct sunshine for a few hours as your skin is still sensitive to light. I was almost clear for about 4 months after this and then it started to reappear.
michellie wrote: » UBV lights only worked for a while for my father and then stopped giving him the results. I havent tried it, as my Psoriasis is very mild,I just have 2 small patches on my knees, and behind my ears and inside my ears, Ive just changed to Dobovex now from Dobovet.
bravo wrote: » after applying you can cover the area with that cellophane used for sealing food (can't think of its name), it helps it absord into the skin and prevents it rubbing off
bravo wrote: » Hi Rubadub, Used a mousse for the scalp as well and it worked, betamousse I think, but probably had a steroid in it. The UV bath has a chemical in it which makes your skin more sensitive to light and helps descale before the UV chamber. Dr. said at the time the full course of the treatment would have been similar to two weeks in the sun. And it could be repeated but not immediately. That was years ago. There were rumours some years ago that if you lived in Scandanavian countries and were diagnosed with psoriasis, your doctor could prescribe a sun holiday paid for by the state - not sure if it was true!
michellie wrote: » You cured it? You cant cure it, just control it! I must look up that magic cream though
darkmaster2 wrote: » I had a really nasty patch on my ankle for ages that was getting bigger and bigger. I tried steroids from the doc, various creams and all that but it always came back worse than before. I came across the magicream on ebay and gave it a go. After 1 week it was almost gone, and after about a month there was almost no trace of the psoriasis. That was around 2 years ago, and there is no sign of it returning.http://www.magicream123.com/ is the site, it doesnt seem to be available on ebay anymore. 1 little pot was more than enough to clear a 5cm diameter patch on my ankle. I can't believe nobody else has tried it. Maybe it was just a fluke that it worked for me?
seensensee wrote: » All due respect to you darkmaster 2 but your previous ailment does'nt indicate psoriasis, lucky you.
darkmaster2 wrote: » Why do you say that? My GP decided otherwise and medicated me accordingly. Is it not possible for psoriasis to clear up for a couple of years?
