Tag Archives: Psoriasis

What is Psoriasis?

Scaly skin? What is psoriasis really all about? Affecting more than 8 million people in the U.S., psoriasis is a skin condition believed to be caused by immune dysfunction and inflammation. It usually appears as itchy, red, scaly patches on the elbows, trunk, and scalp. Although there is no cure for psoriasis, those who live… Read More »

Psoriasis and cancer: What’s the link?

Psoriasis is a relatively common, chronic inflammatory skin condition. It is likely caused by genetic predisposition combined with triggers such as infections, trauma, stress, and medications. The classic presentation is itchy, scaly, pink plaques most commonly found on the elbows, knees, and scalp. In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of 58 studies published in… Read More »

FDA Approves RediTrex (methotrexate) for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, and Psoriasis

FDA Approves RediTrex (methotrexate) for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, and Psoriasis Print this page NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CPIX), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for RediTrex, its new line of methotrexate products. RediTrex… Read More »