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Rosacea, Keratosis Pilaris, Rubra, Psoriasis, Eczema...  

 ...the products we find most helpful in treating and soothing symptoms of redness, allergies, sensitive acne types and other chronic problems:   skin sensitivity, flushing, dryness, irritation, tightness, stinging, cystic acne lesions, shiney skin (oily or not), large pores, redness, rashes and flaking skin (whether oily or not).
For Rosacea Skin Treatments in the Portland Metro area, please phone to book appointments at
(503)310-4649

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Editor's note:  if you spot a bump on your skin with a crater in it GO SEE DERMATOLOGIST!  It might be "contagious Molluscum."  Commonly spread through using unsanitary towels and gym equipment at your club or spa, sharing clothes, linens or cosmetics - it will spread on your body if you pick or rub the bumps.  


Rosacea symptoms caused by Demodex Mites?  Read more, especially if you have indoor pets...click

This link also contains information regarding household chemicals to avoid, info on skin disorders and more!


Please take note:  ladies, if you are using any kind of hormone therapy - birth control, fertility therapy, menopause, post hysterectomy, PCOS, endometriosis for example, please discuss with your doctor the problems of melasma, skin cancer and  facial hair growth.  If you are taking birth control pills and your doctor wants to put you on antibiotics for acne or for illnesses, please ask questions:  it has been determined that some medications like them will render your birth control pills useless!  Unprotected sun exposure will cause problems with your skin's pigmentation, by the way, and set you up for risks like melasma.  Read more about melasma on our web page by clicking here


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Our Most Complete Skin Care Program for Rosacea

The Prime pH group alleviate symptoms associated with Rosacea and many other skin problems exhibiting redness, flushing and broken blood vessels of the face.  The formulations look like no other brand: instead of velvety smooth pink, white or clear creams and lotions, ours are rich in natural color.  Extracts of healing plants like Licorice, Wild Cherry, Willowherb, Borage, Centella Asiatica and Carvone Mint.  No Sodium Laurel Sulfate, our cleanser uses Yucca Saponins and Sulphur for healing and cleansing the skin.  Chirally Correct, no parabens and no artificial color or fragrances added.

Prime pH Rosacea Wash - gentle, soap free face and body cleanser for those with Rosacea, eczema, peri-oral dermatitis, acne, seborrhea or sensitive skin.  Ingredients are Yucca saponins, sulfur, wild cherry bark extract and cherry extract, Spin Trap, D2O for soothing, cell renewing, repairing Chiromatherapy properties. No artificial coloring or fragrances added.  No alcohol or preservatives so please keep out of sunlight and away from heat or freezing temperatures.  Shake bottle well before using as there are no artificial chemicals normally found in mass market cosmetics to keep the ingredients blended.  The sulphur tends to drift down to the bottom of the bottles unless your store your bottle at an angle.  Use AM/PM to keep skin smooth and clear.  

16 FL OZ $68.00

 Prime pH Wash - gentle facial cleanser for those with Rosacea, eczema, peri-oral dermatitis or sensitive skin.  Yucca saponins, sulfur, wild cherry bark extract and cherry extract for cleansing, soothing, repairing Chiromatherapy properties. 

8 FL OZ $40.00

  Prime pH Wash - gentle facial cleanser for those with Rosacea, eczema, peri-oral dermatitis or sensitive skin.  Yucca saponins, sulfur, wild cherry bark extract and cherry extract for cleansing, soothing and  repairing Chiromatherapy properties. 

4 FL OZ $25.00

To Exfoliate, use 2-3 times a week after washing with a therapeutic lotion.  Read note with Mask below as well...

Prime pH Rosacea Scrub - for any skin type seeking a gentle exfoliating scrub that can be used frequently to keep the skin's surface smooth.  Naturally soothing, this targets blackheads, flaky skin, clogged pores and redness.  Developed especially for skin disorders exhibiting inflammation, sensitivity and scaling  like Acne, Seborrhea, KP Rubra and Rosacea.  Certified organic, chirally correct natural ingredients.

Distilled water, capriylic/capric triglyceride, behenyl alcohol, vegetable glycerine,date seed, jojoba beads,  sodium hydrogenated glutanate, sucrose stearate, zeolite, fruit enzymes, butcherbroom root extract, hydrocotyl extract, D-panthenol, calendula extract, hydrolyzed yeast protein, horse chestnut extract, vitamin E, milk thistle, tetrahydrocurcuminoids, spinach, indigo, tinctorial, tocotrienols, benzyl alcohol, ethanol, grapefruit essential oil, vanilla oil, raspberry extract, lemon verbena essential oil and papaya fruit extract. Remember:  rinse with lukewarm to cool water NOT hot or cold, to avoid over stimulating the skin.  Follow with PpH Serum and Lotion.  Use sunscreen whenever going outdoors in the daytime.

4 oz $40.00

Spin Trap Masquefor extremely sensitive/reactive red complexions, try this chirally correct soothing treatment instead of PpH Masque, or alternate as needed.   This masque contains a unique free radical fighter: Spin Trap.  This is PBN, the intelligent antioxidant and in fact the only one used in skin care or any other health care market today!  (Read more).  Spin Trap Masque may be used daily to soothe inflammation, to delay the signs of aging, to reduce acne blemishes without drying the complexion out and to keep the skin's surface free of dead cell build up.  Otherwise, be sure to use it once a week at least!  Includes another powerful antioxidant, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (MAP), a very stable Vitamin C derivative and a cofactor for an enzyme crucial in the synthesis of collagen (prolyl hydrolase).   Studies have proven that MAP protects the shelf life of a product, protects the skin from Ultra Violet permeation and suppresses melanin action to help reduce PIH and  hyper-pigmentation of the skin.  An ultra healing, soothing, hydrating treatment that is especially wonderful in cold weather or after sun exposure.

Ingredients: distilled water, witch hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) extract, vegetable glycerine, caprylic/capric triglyceride, bentonite and kaolin clays, Stearic acid, shea butter (Butyrospermum Parkii), glycerol ricinolieate, Squalane, meadow foam, (limnanthes alba) oil, dimethicone, calamine, grape seed (Vitis Vinifera) extract, cetyl alcohol, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (MAP), glycol distearate, titanium dioxide, vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol), Xanthan gum, Spin Trap, Tetrahydrocurcuminoids, Lycopene, allantoin, benzyl alcohol, essential oils, carmine.

2 oz $45.00

To Exfoliate, use 1-2 times a week after washing. Alternate uses  with the Scrub if you are sensitive, i.e. - Mask in AM and Scrub in PM.

Prime pH Rosacea Mask- for soothing and relieving discomfort, breakouts, blackheads and redness associated with skin disorders like adult acne and Rosacea.  Certified organic, chirally correct natural ingredients like white willow bark extract, cranberry extract, Cascarilla bark extract, milk thistle, eucalyptus, rosemary, spinach, indigo, bentonite and kaolin clays, essential oils and vitamin E.  Chirally correct...Remember:  rinse with lukewarm to cool water NOT hot or cold, to avoid over stimulating the skin.  Follow with PpH Serum and Lotion.

4 oz $40.00

Morning and Night on Clean Skin:

Prime pH Rosacea Serum - anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and restorative formula for symptoms of Rosacea, any redness, itching, irritations and more.  We use this after waxing the face and brows, after facial extractions, microdermabrasion or peels.  We recommend it after any cosmetic surgery or laser work done on the skin, to promote better healing.   Ingredients include: borage oil, willow herb extract, centella asiatica, licorice root extract, marine extracts, B-12, zinc, folic acid, azelaic acid. Chirally correct formulation.

1 FL OZ $65.00

Morning and Night, Follow Serum with:

Prime pH Rosacea Lotion- Original Formula.  An anti-inflammatory, soothing and healing moisture lotion to treat symptoms of Rosacea and many other skin problems exhibiting redness and irritations.  This formula is an earthy brown color because the active ingredients must not be bleached.  It does not stain your skin but you must pay attention with a mirror as you apply it - spreading the lotion over the face in even strokes.  Ingredients: willowherb extract, licorice root extract/spin trap complex, starflower oil, centella asiatica extract. For best results in a complete skin care program, use over the Prime pH Serum and after cleansing with Prime pH  Face Wash.  Chirally correct formula.

2 FL OZ $45.00

Unscented Prime pH Rosacea Lotion -  An anti-inflammatory, soothing, moisturizing and healing formula to treat symptoms of redness, inflammation, sensitivity, irritability associated with Acne, KP Rubra and  Rosacea.  This formula is an earthy brown color because the active ingredients must not be bleached.  It does not stain your skin but you must pay attention with a mirror as you apply it - spreading the lotion over the face in even strokes. 

  Ingredients: willowherb extract, licorice root extract/spin trap complex, starflower oil, centella asiatica extract. For best results in a complete skin care program, use over the Prime pH Serum and after washing with Prime pH Wash.   "unscented" refers to no fragrance added - the plant extracts do have a little of their natural scent left after distillation process. Chirally correct formula.

We recommend Micro TZ for your daily sunscreen over this formula.

2 FL OZ $50.00

Unscented Prime pH Rosacea Lotion -  Our custom blended formula for those with very sensitive complexions and sense of smell, with Rosacea or any other skin problems exhibiting redness and chronic breakouts of pimples, broken capillaries, non-pustular cysts, sore or swollen areas on the face and neck.  An anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, soothing and healing formula developed to care for symptoms  associated with Acne, KP Rubra Eczema, Psoriasis and  Rosacea.  This formula is an earthy brown color because the active ingredients must not be bleached.  It does not stain your skin but you must pay attention with a mirror as you apply it - spreading the lotion over the face in even strokes.  

Ingredients: willowherb extract, licorice root extract/spin trap complex, starflower oil, centella asiatica extract. 

For best results in a complete skin care program, use over the Prime pH Serum and after washing with Prime pH Wash.   "unscented" refers to no fragrance added - the plant extracts do have a little of their natural scent left after distillation process. Chirally correct formula.

We recommend Micro TZ or TZ Cover over this for your daily sunscreen.

4 FL OZ $85.00

Micro TZ  spf 15 - Full spectrum UVA/UVB protection with natural Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.  These healthful ingredients not only provide the best physical sunblock but they are also excellent on the skin in other ways.  They are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, healing and highly skin-friendly minerals.  All over sun protection with soothing, moisturizing ingredients for even sensitive skin types and children.  If any skin peeling, exfoliating or resurfacing treatments have been done it is vital to wear this sunblock after treatment (when travelling home) and before going outside into the sun for weeks afterward.  Sunblocks/screens should be a daily part of most people's grooming routines by now, there has certainly been enough studies to show how important this step is in staying healthy.  

Key ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Watermelon Extract and Aloe Vera Extract.  Also contains distilled water, coco-caprylate/caprate, Hexadecyl D-glucoside, Octadecyl D-glucoside, vegetable glycerine, glyceryl stearate, xanthan gum, zirconium oxide, benzyl alcohol.

4 FL OZ $30.00

Micro TZ Cover - spf 28 

This version of Micro TZ has added mineral pigments,  formulated to give another dimension of sun protection while neutralizing redness. Same soothing, anti-bacterial healing complex with a matte finish that's great for oil skin. Key ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Mica, Iron Oxides, Watermelon Extract and Aloe Vera Extract.  Also contains distilled water, coco-caprylate/caprate, Hexadecyl D-glucoside, Octadecyl D-glucoside, vegetable glycerine, glyceryl stearate, xanthan gum, zirconium oxide, benzyl alcohol.

4 oz $33.00

Cosmetic Treatments for Rosacea
*Invisible Pressed Powder - to set make up base and  keep shine controlled without adding more color!  Great for those who don't wear "Make Up" but want shine control, or for light weight touch up product to apply during the day or evening.  15 SPF protection. .37 OZ $26.00

For Rosacea symptoms with acne pustules:

Cran-lite Oil Free Moisturizer - this light weight hydrating lotion protects oily and acne prone skin from dehydrating (a situation that signals the sebaceous glands to kick out more oil!).  Vaccinium Macrocarpon (cranberry) Fruit Extract is a natural anti-biotic that targets the acne bacteria specifically.  Other ingredients in this formulation act as anti-inflammatories and healing agents as well as hydrators.  Use at least once daily.  May be alternated with Prime pH Lotion.

Ingredients: Aqua, caprylic.caprate, hexadectyl D-glucoside, glycerin, aloe barbadersis gel, vaccinium macrocarpon, xanthan gum, D-beta-fructan, D-beta glucosamine, benzyl alcohol, Totarol™

1 oz

$35.00

Whipped Cream Cleanser - all natural ingredients include Safflower Oil, Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, Squalane, Grape Seed Extract for hydration, emollient, antioxidant and Chiromatherapy properties.  Protects, renews and moisturizes fragile, dry, thin skin with early onset Rosacea.  Menopausal skin benefits from this cleanser, too.  Rinses off clean with lukewarm water.  Mild cucumber scent is part of the Chiromatherapy complex. 4  FL OZ $22.00

Spin Trap Complex Eye and Lip Serum - Intense Age Rebellion!  

This tiny little bottle holds a powerful formula to defy the aging process around your eyes and lips!   Iridescent fluid for all skin types especially mature complexions - use on the lips even under lip color products, around the mouth and any fine lines around the eye area.  Apply twice daily for best results and follow with sunscreen if going outdoors during the daytime.  The Liquid Crystal is an exquisite medium of optically-active crystalline matrix which is intensely moisturizing  and well received by the skin.  The Spin Trap component is an activated nitrogen lattice-work that redirects free radicals along paths resembling sound waves through a tuning fork!  Spin Traps are intelligent, potent anti-oxidant proteins that absorb free radicals, neutralizing their damaging effects on healthy cells which correct and prevent premature aging. Together these revolutionary technologies form a perfect and Chirally Correct™ product which is highly emollient, protective and anti-oxidant.

Apply a tiny dollop of this precious serum to the eye area by gently tapping it on the skin.  To not waste a drop, then the residue on your finger tips is applied to the lips and any lines or discoloration above the lip line. Keep bottle away from sunlight, heat or cold.  If it feels cold, warm it in your hands a bit to allow it to get back to a more liquid state to apply easily.

Contains: Cholesteryl Stearate/Carbonate Complex, corn silk (Zea Mays Extract), Spin Trap. No parabens.

1/4 FL OZ $60.00

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PomPhenol® Sunguard Daily Supplement  for all skin types 

I think everyone should be taking this 1 tablet every day!  jm

Unique formula intensifies your sunscreen from the inside-out. Pomegranate extract containing antioxidant rich Ellagic Acid prevents free-radical damage to preserve skin's healthy texture and tone.
Pomegranate extract 15 mg. per tablet contains 5% ellagic acid, a polyphenol, known for its powerful antioxidant properties. Provides powerful antioxidant protection against free radical damage, which accounts for more than 80% of the signs of premature aging.

To Use
Take 1 tablet per day. If you are pregnant or nursing, please consult your physician prior to use.  Safe to take with any of your daily supplements.  Going on vacation?  Be sure to take this supplement with you to give your body super protection from ultra violet light.

Ingredients

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum)
Extract (5% Ellagic Acid)

60 capsules $35.00

Solaris  spf 30 - for face and neck.  Our best sunscreen lotion - a broad spectrum blocking UVA/UVB light.  Patented, FDA approved formula contains ZinClear™.  Using nanotechnology to reduce the size of zinc oxide particles so they affect the distribution of sunlight, becoming clear so the product does not leave a white mark on the skin (the only complaint people have about using zinc oxide).  These smaller particles affect the way atoms organize, the way they sit on the surface of the skin, the way these materials interact with sunlight, heat and electricity.  Also contains antioxidants like Tocomin™ (the newest form of vitamin E), green tea epigallacatechin gallate (EGCG), asthaxantin, distilled water, Caprylic/Capric /Triglyceride, menthyl anthranilate, octyl salicylate, ultrez-10 polymer, alpha-D tocopherol,  Cetearyl/Olivate/Sorbitan, Olivate, Witch Hazel extract, silicone, jojoba, glycerin, wheat germ, willow herb, benzyl alcohol, citric acid, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Xanthan.

Reduces redness, soothes the skin, feels much lighter than other SPF 30 and higher sunscreens!  An antioxidant cream, you can wear Solaris alone for days when going outdoors frequently or for long periods of sun exposure.

Avoid using sun screen products near the eyes unless they are specifically formulated for such use.  Spf over 10 may sting the eyes if accidentally gets rubbed in.  Rinse well immediately with cool water if that is the case.

All Sun Screens and Blocks must be reapplied every 1-2 hours of UV exposure (1 hour if on or near water or snow).

2 FL OZ $28.00

Micro TZ Cover - spf 28 

This version of Micro TZ has added mineral pigments,  formulated to give another dimension of sun protection while neutralizing redness. Same soothing, anti-bacterial healing complex with a matte finish that's great for oil skin. Key ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Mica, Iron Oxides, Watermelon Extract and Aloe Vera Extract.  Also contains distilled water, coco-caprylate/caprate, Hexadecyl D-glucoside, Octadecyl D-glucoside, vegetable glycerine, glyceryl stearate, xanthan gum, zirconium oxide, benzyl alcohol.

4 oz $33.00

Micro TZ  spf 15 - Full spectrum UVA/UVB protection with natural Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.  These healthful ingredients not only provide the best physical sunblock but they are also excellent on the skin in other ways.  They are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, healing and highly skin-friendly minerals.  All over sun protection with soothing, moisturizing ingredients for even sensitive skin types and children.  If any skin peeling, exfoliating or resurfacing treatments have been done it is vital to wear this sunblock after treatment (when travelling home) and before going outside into the sun for weeks afterward.  Sunblocks/screens should be a daily part of most people's grooming routines by now, there has certainly been enough studies to show how important this step is in staying healthy.  

Key ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Watermelon Extract and Aloe Vera Extract.  Also contains distilled water, coco-caprylate/caprate, Hexadecyl D-glucoside, Octadecyl D-glucoside, vegetable glycerine, glyceryl stearate, xanthan gum, zirconium oxide, benzyl alcohol.

4 FL OZ $30.00

Products to treat Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii Net weight Cost Buy Now!
Allay Bar - for Dermatitis, fungal infections, Eczema, Lupus, KP Rubra, Psoriasis and Rosacea .  This organic, gentle  and soap-free cleansing bar is for symptoms including: very dry, scaling, flaky skin and/or redness associated with  inflammations, yeast, fungus, allergies and more. For use on face and body where needed.  Key ingredients:  Salicylic Acid, Resorcinol (natural derivative of Vitamin A/ retinoid acid), honey, lavender, fennel, aloe vera. Chirally correct.

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4 OZ

 

$30.00

 

Prime pH Rosacea Serum - anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and restorative formula for symptoms of Rosacea.  Ingredients include: borage oil, starflower oil, willow herb extract, Licorice root extract/Spin Trap Complex, Centella Asiatica Extract, marine extracts, B-12, zinc, folic acid, azelaic acid. Chirally correct formulation.

Click here to check out the entire Prime pH group of skin care products.

1 FL OZ $65.00

Austrian Cream - a nutrive cream to help with normal to dry skin types.  Protective, hydrating and restorative, use every day on clean skin.  Choose one or two of our serums above to create your own renewal program, to change seasonally or when travelling.  Use this superb formula to protect skin while you are flying, skiing, snowboarding, biking...Ingredients: aqua, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, marine oligopeptides, L-alpha lecithin, cucurita pep (pumpkin) seed oil, marine oils, oat beta glucan, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, olea europa (olive) fruit oil, D-alpha tocopherol, retinol, sweet almond oil, allantoin, benzyl alcohol, lavendula angustfolia (lavender) oil, verbana officinalis extract. 1 FL OZ $33.00

Ultra Hyaluronic Cream - for normal to oily complexions. This is a  light weight protective and  hydrating treatment. Few customers have ever reported any reaction or sensitivity to this superb product, including men and women with Lupus, Rosacea, Eczema or Celiac.  Use it alone or over Prime pH Serum to boost hydration.

 Caprylic/Capri Triglyceride, L-sodium Hyaluronate, Cassia Beta-glycan Extract, D-glucuronic Acid. 

Chirally correct.

1 FL OZ

$29.00

Micro TZ  spf 15 - Full spectrum UVA/UVB protection with natural Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.  These healthful ingredients not only provide the best physical sunblock but they are also excellent on the skin in other ways.  They are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, healing and highly skin-friendly minerals.  All over sun protection with soothing, moisturizing ingredients for even sensitive skin types and children.  If any skin peeling, exfoliating or resurfacing treatments have been done it is vital to wear this sunblock after treatment (when travelling home) and before going outside into the sun for weeks afterward.  Sunblocks and sun screens should be a daily part of most people's grooming routines by now, there has certainly been enough studies to show how important this step is in staying healthy.  

Key ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Watermelon Extract and Aloe Vera Extract.  Also contains distilled water, coco-caprylate/caprate, Hexadecyl D-glucoside, Octadecyl D-glucoside, vegetable glycerine, glyceryl stearate, xanthan gum, zirconium oxide, benzyl alcohol.

4 FL OZ $30.00

Products to treat Keratosis Pilaris and other chronic problems of body skin..

Read more by clicking link

editors note:  if you spot a bump on your skin with a crater in it GO SEE DERMATOLOGIST!  It might be "contagious Molluscum."  Commonly spread through using unsanitary towels and gym equipment, sharing clothes, linens or cosmetics, it will spread on your body if you pick or rub the bumps.  

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TRIAGE  Bar - organic Sulphur.  Soap free, no artificial chemicals. Anti-bacterial, anti-viral.  Deep cleaning and exfoliating.  Reduces redness and inflammation. Our top selling face and body cleanser for over 16 years.  Chirally correct.  Use morning and night to keep pores clear and cellular debris exfoliated for Acne, Melasma and  Rosacea.  Once a day in the shower for KP and Psoriasis in particular.  Men, shave with this for reducing Razor Bumps and Psuedo-Folliculitis Barbi.  Other ingredients: honey, saponins, olive oil, glycerin, sorbitol, L-alpha lecithin, aloe vera, vitamin E, eucalyptus essential oil, hemlock essential oil.  4 OZ $32.00

Razzleberry Face and Body Scrub - for antioxidant properties to smooth and restore skin, improved cell turnover, moisturizing and skin polishing benefits.  Contains no artificial ingredients, no parabens.  Contents: L-lactic Acid, Raspberry Puree, Raspberry Seed Oil, Marion Berries, Blue Cornmeal. 6 FL OZ $25.50

Fruit Enzyme Body Lotion - Moisturizing, exfoliating, polishing, keratolytic action with Chiromatherapy properties for smoother, hydrated and rejuvenated skin from the shoulders to the feet.  This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and sunburn risk.  Use a sunscreen and limit your exposure to sun when using this lotion during the day. 

Ingredients: L-lactic acid, Caprillic/Capric Triglyceride, Fruit Enzymes, Essential Oils for cell turnover, moisturizing, exfoliating and Chiromatherapy properties.

6.0 OZ $22.50


Smoking May Worsen Psoriasis
Heavy smokers may be putting their skin at risk.

A new study shows people who smoked more than a pack of cigarettes per day were twice as likely to have severe psoriasis as those who smoked 10 cigarettes or less per day.  Researchers say the results suggest that cigarette smoking may exacerbate existing psoriasis, and highlights the need for people with the skin condition to quit smoking. Smoking is a risk factor for many other diseases, such as lung cancer and heart disease, but little is known about its relationship to psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that is not contagious or life-threatening, but it causes itchy and sometimes embarrassing red, scaly patches on the skin. Psoriasis can also affect the nails and joints

In the study, published in the Archives of Dermatology, researchers compared smoking history and severity of psoriasis in 818 adults with psoriasis.   The results showed that people who smoked heavily had twice the risk of severe psoriasis compared with light smokers.   In addition, an increasing number of cigarette-years (a measurement of both the intensity and duration of smoking) also raised the risk of severe psoriasis.   Researchers found that the effect of cigarette-years on psoriasis severity was stronger for women than for men. This means that present women smokers and recent quitters had a higher risk (72%) for worse psoriasis.

In an editorial that accompanies the study, Mark G. Lebwohl, MD, of Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, says the study shows researchers still have a lot to learn about psoriasis. For example, the study does not answer whether psoriasis leads to smoking or smoking exacerbates psoriasis.


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