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A 57-year-old male asked:
is g a d,severe psorisas and haenachromatosis a serious condition,i am on meds for g a d and psoriasis for life.thanks?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 44 years experience
These are serious: Hemochromatosis will kill you if it is not treated, but is easy to treat. Since you are on methotrexate, you need your liver working as well as possible, so your hemochromatosis needs to be treated appropriately. The generalized anxiety disorder may respond to intensive psychotherapy which may reduce or remove your need for medication.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Is all psoriasis alike?
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Dr. Jerome Littanswered
Dermatology 71 years experience
Psoriasis alike: Psoriasis can be mild or severe; it can affect only one part of the skin; it can affect the nails; it can aggect the genital; it can affect the mucous membranes. It can affect the scalp. It can itch; it can burn. It truly id a heartbreak.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
What health complications are associated with psoriasis
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Dr. Karen Hananswered
Dermatology 23 years experience
Heart dz, skin ca: Patients with psoriasis have a higher risk of developing skin cancers and cardiovascular disease. For this reason, it is recommended that those with psoriasis get general skin checks at least once yearly, and establish care with a primary care doctor to monitor cholesterol and be educated on heart disease prevention.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Is psoriasis linked to other diseases?
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Dr. Karen Hananswered
Dermatology 23 years experience
Yes: Patients with psoriasis have a higher risk of developing skin cancers and cardiovascular disease. For this reason, it is recommended that those with psoriasis get general skin checks at least once yearly, and establish care with a primary care doctor to monitor cholesterol and be educated on heart disease prevention.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
How're lipomas and psoriasis related?
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Dr. Paul Harperanswered
General Surgery 52 years experience
They are not: As far as i know they have no relation to one another.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Can psoriasis kill someone?
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Dr. Pierre Moeseranswered
Specializes in Rheumatology
No: Psoriasis is not a fatal disease.
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