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The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

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Published on: July 11, 2013

Metal allergy as a persistent factor for psoriasis.

Yosuke Akiba¹, Yurina Takaoka¹, Kaori Eguch¹

¹Division of Bio-prosthodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Gakkocho-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata Japan.

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Summary

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Nickel allergy may worsen psoriasis by promoting interleukin-17 (IL-17) activity. This study used a rat model to explore the link between metal allergies and psoriasis, suggesting a potential mechanism involving IL-17.

Keywords:

Dental metal allergy IL-17 Psoriasis

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Toxicology

Background:

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with unclear origins, often difficult to treat.
Anecdotal evidence suggests metal allergies may influence psoriasis severity, with prosthesis removal sometimes alleviating symptoms.
The precise relationship and underlying mechanisms between metal allergies and psoriasis remain largely unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the potential relationship between metal allergies and psoriasis.
To explore the underlying immunological mechanisms, specifically the role of interleukin-17 (IL-17).
To utilize an animal model to simulate psoriasis and metal allergy interactions.

Main Methods:

A rat model was established, combining a nickel (II) chloride (NiCl2) sensitization model (provocation model) with an imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis model.
The combined 'provocation + IMQ model' was used to simulate psoriasis in the context of a metal allergy.
Outcomes were assessed via macroscopic observation, histological analysis, and quantitative gene expression analysis of IL-17.

Main Results:

Psoriasis-like symptoms were observed in both the IMQ model and the provocation + IMQ model, persisting longer in the latter.
Histological examination of the provocation + IMQ model showed significant epidermal thickening and increased IL-17-positive cells.
Gene expression analysis revealed elevated levels of IL-17 in lymph nodes and spleen in the combined model.

Conclusions:

The study suggests that an induced nickel allergy may contribute to the persistence and pathology of psoriasis.
Interleukin-17 (IL-17) activity appears to be a key mediator in the exacerbation of psoriasis symptoms due to nickel allergy.
These findings highlight a potential link between metal hypersensitivity and chronic inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis.