Can a hypocaloric diet improve disease activity in psoriatic arthritis?

Building on the previously demonstrated role of immunomodulation in chronic disease, researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo evaluated a 12-week hypocaloric diet and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on disease activity in psoriatic arthritis. The study, conducted across three Brazilian hospitals, assessed whether dietary changes, antioxidant supplementation, or moderate weight loss improved disease activity […]

Pediatric Psoriasis and Obesity

A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology has found that children with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing comorbidities compared to children without psoriasis, and obesity appears to be an important independent risk factor for the development of these cooccurring disorders. The study indicates that in addition to needing to manage the cutaneous […]