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Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis: Why You Should Know Both

Many psoriasis patients and their attending physicians are unaware that they have psoriatic arthritis. Find out if you should get an early screening on Not Alone With Psoriasis, a blog by Novartis — featuring dermatologist Dr Khor Yek Huan.

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Psoriasis Comorbidities: Having Psoriasis Can Lead to Other Health Issues

Psoriasis is not just about skin rashes and itchiness, but may also present risks with other health issues (a.k.a comorbidities). Find out which ones you may be at risk for, and how to deal with them — brought to you by Not Alone with Psoriasis, a blog by Novartis — featuring dermatologist Dr Khor Yek Huan.

 

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These 4 Warning Signs Mean You Need To Change Your ​Psoriasis Medication

Are you getting more and more frustrated with worsening psoriasis symptoms?

Has this made you give up styling your hair, dressing to the nines to go out on a special occasion, or just, living life to the fullest?

Maybe you have tried different types of psoriasis treatments without success. Discover four warning signs that tell you it is time to switch your psoriasis medication.

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長期服用顯耐藥性 治牛皮癬勿靠類固醇

(吉隆坡訊)銀屑病(俗稱牛皮癬或乾癬)是一種常見的慢性皮膚頑疾,這是患者自身免疫系統失調的炎症性皮膚病,可是大眾卻因對它不了解而產生誤解。

根據馬來西亞人口普查,目前全國人口已達3200萬,而根據大馬皮膚科學會的初步統計,牛皮癬患者已不少於30萬人,即每100人中就有1名患者,這還不包括沒有求診的患者。

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遠離刺激物配合保養 要富貴不要富貴手

(吉隆坡訊)“富貴手”,在不明就裡的人乍聽之下,還以為是什麼大富人家才患的病,其實不然,得到富貴手的人皮膚乾燥、粗糙、脫屑及發炎紅腫。

皮膚內科顧問陳偉璋醫生(Tan Wooi Chiang)指出,嚴重時,手掌、手背及手指頭會龜裂、出血、造成疼痛、指紋消失及手指僵硬、手指活動困難、只要雙手接觸水,尤其是冷水就會疼痛無比、發癢難耐,甚至發膿等

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