Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is a long-lasting condition that causes red, itchy, and scaly patches to appear on the skin. These patches often show up on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp.
While there is no cure for psoriasis yet, there are many treatments that can help manage the symptoms and make life more comfortable for people living with the disease.
A recent study by scientists at Ewha Woman’s University found a possible link between some blood pressure medicines and the development of psoriasis.
The researchers reviewed information from 13 different studies and discovered that several types of drugs used to lower blood pressure might increase the risk of getting psoriasis. These drugs include ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, and thiazide diuretics.
The scientists think these medications might affect the immune system or the skin’s natural barrier, making the skin more likely to develop inflammation and other problems. Because psoriasis is believed to be connected to problems with the immune system, anything that disrupts the immune response could potentially trigger or worsen the disease.
This discovery is important because it suggests that people who are taking medications for high blood pressure should be carefully monitored for any signs of psoriasis. Catching the symptoms early could help doctors and patients make better choices about treatment options for both high blood pressure and skin health.
Psoriasis usually goes through cycles. Symptoms can flare up for weeks or months and then disappear for a while before returning. Many different things can trigger a flare-up, including infections, stress, and cold weather. Treatments for psoriasis focus on slowing down the growth of skin cells and reducing inflammation.
Options include creams and ointments that are applied to the skin, special light treatments, and medications taken by mouth or by injection. While these treatments can’t cure psoriasis, they can make the symptoms much easier to live with.
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is another chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world. If not treated properly, it can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke. Many different types of medications are available to help lower blood pressure.
These include ACE inhibitors, which help relax blood vessels; beta-blockers, which slow the heart rate; calcium-channel blockers, which prevent calcium from entering the heart and blood vessel walls; and diuretics, which help the body get rid of extra salt and water.
It’s important to remember that people respond differently to different blood pressure medicines. Sometimes it takes a little trial and error to find the right medicine or combination of medicines for each person. All medications can have side effects, so it’s important to work closely with a doctor to find the best and safest treatment plan.
Besides taking medication, living a healthy lifestyle—such as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and managing stress—is also important for controlling high blood pressure and staying healthy overall.
For those interested in learning more about managing blood pressure naturally, recent studies show that fasting might help lower blood pressure, and using olive oil in the diet could also have benefits.
For people concerned about skin health, other research suggests that eating fish might be linked to a higher risk of skin cancer, while Vitamin B3 could help prevent certain types of skin cancers.
This important study linking blood pressure medicines to psoriasis was led by Hye Sun Gwak and was published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. It highlights how carefully doctors and patients need to consider all aspects of treatment to support both heart health and skin health.
If you care about blood pressure, please read studies about unhealthy habits that could increase high blood pressure risk, and eating eggs in a healthy diet may reduce risks of diabetes, high blood pressure.
For more information about blood pressure, please see recent studies that early time-restricted eating could help improve blood pressure, and results showing 12 foods that lower blood pressure.
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