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Nutrition and psoriasis.

Janelle R Ricketts¹, Marti J Rothe, Jane M Grant-Kels

¹Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, 21 South Rd, Farmington, CT 06030, USA.

Clinics in Dermatology

|November 2, 2010

Summary

Nutritional supplements show promise for psoriasis treatment. Studies confirm benefits of vitamins A, D, omega-3s, and inositol, alongside combination therapies and dietary changes.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Nutritional Science
Immunology

Background:

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
Current treatments have limitations and side effects.
Nutritional interventions are being explored as complementary therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the efficacy of various nutritional supplements and dietary interventions for psoriasis.
To assess the impact of specific nutrients and lifestyle factors on psoriasis management.

Main Methods:

Review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and relevant literature.
Analysis of studies investigating single and combination nutritional therapies.
Examination of the role of alcohol, vitamins, and specific diets.

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Main Results:

Topical vitamin A and D derivatives, intravenous omega-3 fatty acids, and oral inositol demonstrated effectiveness.
Combination therapies including UVB phototherapy with fish oil, retinoids with thiazolidinediones, and cyclosporine with a low-calorie diet showed positive outcomes.
Potential benefits of vitamin B12, selenium, retinoic acid metabolism-blocking agents, and gluten-free diets were noted, alongside alcohol's negative impact.

Conclusions:

Nutritional supplementation offers a viable treatment alternative for psoriasis patients.
Evidence supports the use of specific nutrients and dietary modifications in managing psoriasis.
Further research into personalized nutritional approaches for psoriasis is warranted.