Review: Potential therapeutic nutrients and adverse effects of alcohol in psoriasis. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Nutrition and psoriasis.

Abstract Source:

Clin Dermatol. 2010 Nov-Dec;28(6):615-26. PMID: 21034986

Abstract Author(s):

Janelle R Ricketts, Marti J Rothe, Jane M Grant-Kels

Article Affiliation:

Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, 21 South Rd, Farmington, CT 06030, USA.

Abstract:

Nutritional supplementation may provide a viable treatment alternative in patients with psoriasis. Randomized, controlled trials have shown the effectiveness of topical vitamin A and D derivatives, intravenousω-3 fatty acids, oral inositol, and various combined therapies. Dual therapies of ultraviolet B phototherapy and fish oil, retinoids and thiazolidinediones, and cyclosporine and a low-calorie diet were effective in the treatment of psoriasis in randomized, controlled trials. This contribution also reviews the potential negative effect of alcohol and the potential positive effects of vitamin B(12), selenium, retinoic acid metabolism-blocking agents, and a gluten-free diet in the treatment of psoriasis.

Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2010

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Inositol : CK(127) : AC(16), Omega-3 Fatty Acids : CK(5655) : AC(768), Selenium : CK(1750) : AC(391), Taurine : CK(246) : AC(71), Vitamin A : CK(943) : AC(154), Vitamin B-12 : CK(1506) : AC(219), Vitamin D : CK(11557) : AC(1680), Zinc : CK(1955) : AC(343)

Diseases : Psoriasis : CK(855) : AC(243)

Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Wheat/Gluten Free : CK(355) : AC(54)

Additional Keywords : Gluten-Free Diet : CK(11) : AC(2), Nutrition : CK(11) : AC(2), Psoriasis : CK(1) : AC(1), Selenium : CK(3) : AC(2), Vitamin B-12 : CK(13) : AC(3)

Problem Substances : Alcohol Consumption : CK(58) : AC(11)