Psoriasis Flashcards
1
Q
Causes and risk factors of psoriasis
A
Genetic predisposition- HLA-Cw6
Trauma
Vaccination
Air pollution
Medications
Infectious agents
Smoking
Alcohol
Metabolic syndrome- inflammation, high serum FFAs
Gut dysbiosis
High toxic load - impaired detoxification/elimination pathways
NAFLD - insulin resistance
Chronic high level stress
2
Q
Supplements for psoriasis
A
Vitamin A (5000 iu/day)
Zinc (15 - 30 mg/day)
Vitamin E (400 - 800 iu/day)
Vitamin D (optimise levels)
Omega 3 oil EFAs: EPA (6g/day)
Selenium (100 - 200 micrograms)
