Nutritional influences in psoriasis

Psoriasis is an inherited inflammatory skin disease mediated by T-cells and influenced by environmental factors. High intake of omega-3, fasting, low-calorie and vegetarian diets show beneficial effects. Some patients presenting IgA/IgG antigliadin antibodies and who are gluten-sensitive improve aft...

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Published in:	Anais brasileiros de dermatología Vol. 84; no. 1; p. 90
Main Authors:	Araujo, Maria Lúcia Diniz, Burgos, Maria Goretti P de A, Moura, Isis Suruagy Correia
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazil 01-01-2009
Subjects:	Humans Psoriasis - diet therapy
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Summary:	Psoriasis is an inherited inflammatory skin disease mediated by T-cells and influenced by environmental factors. High intake of omega-3, fasting, low-calorie and vegetarian diets show beneficial effects. Some patients presenting IgA/IgG antigliadin antibodies and who are gluten-sensitive improve after a gluten-free diet. Calcitriol is used in topical treatment. The use of alcohol may exacerbate the disease. In this report, diet factors are analyzed and their benefits in psoriasis are described.
ISSN:	1806-4841