References for Psoriasis - Natural Medical Protocols

Below are supplemental abstracts and references of research that support the conclusions on the treatment for Psoriasis

Food Allergies

Addolorato G, et al. "Rapid regression of psoriasis in a coeliac patient after gluten-free diet: a case report and review of the literature." Digestion. 2003;68:9-12.

Michaelsson G, et al. "Gluten-free diet in psoriasis patients with antibodies to gliadin results in decreased expression of tissue transglutaminase and fewer KI67+ cells in the dermis." Acta Derm Venereol. 2003;83:425-429.

Michaelsson G, et al. "Psoriasis patients with antibodies to gliadin can be improved by a gluten-free diet." Br J Dermatol. 2000;142:44-51.

Bazex A. "Diet without gluten and psoriasis." Ann Derm Symp. 1976;103:648.

Low Protein, Low Fat Diet

Newborg B. "Disappearance of psoriatic lesions on the rice diet." N Carolina Med J. 1986;47:253-55.

Schamberg JF. "The dietary treatment of psoriasis." JAMA. 1932;98:1633.

Fiber

Rosenberg E, Belew P. "Microbial factors in psoriasis." Arch Dermatol. 1982;118:1434-44.

Alcohol

Serwin AB, et al. "Selenium status in psoriasis and its relationship with alcohol consumption." Biol Trace Elem Res. 2002;89:127-137.

Monk BE, Neill SM. "Alcohol consumption and psoriasis." Dermatologica. 1986;173(2):57-60.

Vitamin and Mineral References

Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Zinc

Baz K, et al. "Oxidant/antioxidant status in patients with psoriasis." Yonsei Med J. 2003;44(6):987-990.

"Psoriasis Rx: A plus E plus zinc." Cortlandt Forum. May,1993;123/63-31.

Vitamin B12

Stucker M, et al. "Vitamin B12 cream containing avocado oil in the therapy of plaque psoriasis." Dermatol. 2001;203:141-147.

Carslaw RW, Neill J. "Vitamin B12 in psoriasis." Letter. Br Med J. 1963;1:611.

Vitamin D

Helfrich YR, et al. "Topical becocalcidiol for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris: a randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind, multicentre study." Br J Dermatol. June26,2007.

"Synthetic vitamin D analogue quells psoriasis." Skin Aller News. September,1997;30.

Perez A, et al. "Safety and efficacy of oral calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3) for the treatment of psoriasis." Br J Dermatol. 1996;134:1070-1078.

Gerritsen M, et al. "Topical treatment of psoriatic plaques with 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D3: a cell biological study." Br J Dermatol. 1993;128:666-673.

Staberg B, et al. "Abnormal vitamin D metabolism in patients with psoriasis." Acta Derm Venereol. 1987;67(1):65-68.

Morimoto S, et al. "Topical administration of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 for psoriasis: report of five cases." Calcif Tissue Intl. February,1986;38(2):119-122.

Takamoto S, et al. "Effect of 1 alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol on psoriasis vulgaris: a pilot study." Calcif Tissue Intl. December,1986;39(6):360-364.

Folate

Malerba M, et al. "Plasma homocysteine and folate levels in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis." Br J Dermatol. 2006;155(6):1165-9.

Selenium

Serwin AB, et al. "Selenium status in psoriasis and its relationship with alcohol consumption." Biol Trace Elem Res. 2002;89:127-137.

Harvima RJ, et al. "Screening effects of selenomethionine-enriched yeast supplementation on various immunological and chemical parameters of skin and blood in psoriatic patients." ACTA Derm Venereol. 1993;73:88-91.

Michaelsson G, et al. "Selenium in whole blood and plasma is decreased in patients with moderate and severe psoriasis." Acta Derm Venereol (Stockh). 1989;69:29-34.

Juhlin L, et al. "Blood glutathione-peroxidase levels in skin diseases: effect of selenium and vitamin E treatment." Acta Derm Venereol. 1982;62(3):211-214.

Zinc

Svenson KLG, et al. "Reduced zinc in peripheral blood cells from patients with inflammatory connective tissue diseases." Inflammation. 1985;9(2):189-199.

Supplement References

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Forst P, Kuhn KS. "Fish oil emulsions: what benefits can they bring?" Clin Nutr. 2000;19(1):7-14.

Grimminger F, et al. "A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of N-3 fatty acid based lipid infusion in acute, extended guttate psoriasis: rapid improvement of clinical manifestations and changes in neutrophil leukotriene profile." Clin Investigator. 1993;71:634-643.

Kojima T, et al, "Long-term administration of highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid provides improvement of psoriasis." Dermatologica. 1991;182(4):225-230.

Maurice PD, et al. "The effects of dietary supplementation with fish oil in patients with psoriasis." Br J Dermatol. November,1987;117(5):599-606.

Omega 6 Fatty Acids

Kapoor R, et al. "Gamma linolenic acid: an antiinflammatory omega-6 fatty acid." Cur Pharm Biotechnol. 2006;7(6):531-4.

Ellis CN, et al. "Experimental therapies for psoriasis." Sem Dermatol. 1985;4(4):313-19.

Black AK, et al. "The effect of systemic prednisone on arachidonic acid, and prostaglandin E2 and F2 alpha levels in human cutaneous inflammation." Br J Clin Pharmacol. 1982;(4)313-19.

Fumaric Acid

Mrowietz U, et al. "Treatment of psoriasis with fumaric acid esters: results of a prospective multicentre study." Br J Dermatol. 1998;138:456-460.

Nieboer C, et al. "Fumaric acid therapy in psoriasis: a double blind comparison between fumaric acid compound therapy and monotherapy with dimethylfumaric acid ester." Dermatologica. 1990;18(1):33-7.

Nugteren-Huying WM, et al. "Fumaric acid therapy in psoriasis: a double blind, placebo controlled study." Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1990;134(49):2387-91.

Hydrochloric Acid

Rappaport EM. "Achlorhydria: Associated symptoms and response to hydrochloric acid. N Eng J Med. 1955;252(19):802-5.

Ayers S. "Gastric secretion in psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis herpetiformis." Arch Dermatol Sympilol. 1929;20:854-57.

Digestive Enzymes

Murray M, Pizzorno J. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, 2 ed. Prima Publishing; Rocklin, CA; 1998:764.

Botanical References

Hydrastis

Murray M, Pizzorno J. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, 2 ed. Prima Publishing; Rocklin, CA; 1998:764.

Smilax

Tse TW. "Use of common Chinese herbs in the treatment of psoriasis." Clin Exp Dermatol. 2003;28:469-475.

Thurmon FM. "The treatment of psoriasis with sarsaparilla compound." N Eng J Med. 1942;227:128-33.

Gallium

Boericke. Materia Medica with Repertory, 9 ed. Santa Rosa, CA; Boericke and Tafel Inc.

Homeopathy References

Morrison R.Desktop Guide to Keynotes and Confirmatory Symptoms.Hahnemann Clinic Publishing; Albany, CA; 1993.

Murphy R.Homeopathic Medical Repertory.Hahnemann Academy of North America; Pagosa Springs, CO; 1993.

Phatak SR. A Concise Repertory of Homoeopathic Medicines. B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd.; New Delhi, India; 1992.

Kruzel T. The Homeopathic Emergency Guide.North Atlantic Books; Berkeley, CA; 1992.

Kent JT. Repertory of the Homeopathic Materia Medica.B. Jain Publishers (P) LTD; New Delhi, India; 1991.

Boericke W. Materia Medica with Repertory, 9th Ed..Boericke & Tafel, Inc.; Santa Rosa, CA; 1927.

Other Treatment References

Calcitrol

Perez A, et al. "Efficacy and safety of topical calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3) for the treatment of psoriasis." Br J Dermatol. 1996;134:238-46.

Ultraviolet Radiation and Meditation

Jancin B. "Meditation speeds psoriasis clearing during phototherapy." Skin and Allergy News. March,2000:30/Psychosom Med. 1998;60(5):625-632.

Ness AR, et al. "Are we really dying for a tan?" Br Med J. July10,1999;319:114-116.

Frankel DH. "Meditation and light order of the day for psoriasis." Lancet. September26,1998;352:1040.

Farber EM, Nall L. "Psoriasis and ultraviolet radiation." Cutis. September,1993;52:145-152.