Holland, MI (I-Newswire) June 3, 2013 - From time to time, we may wonder if one disease in the body may cause another disease to crop up. It may seem strange how some seemingly unrelated diseases are linked, but as more and more research is done, we find those links exist. Psoriasis, an autoimmune disease has recently been reported to be linked to periodontal disease.
Psoriasis is a skin condition that, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation, 7.5 million Americans suffer from. When a person's immune system sends out faulty signals that increase the speed at which skin cells grown, the result is red, raised patches of skin covered with silvery dead skin cells. It is one of the most prevalent auto-immune diseases in the United States and up to 3% of the world's population has it. Unfortunately, 10-30% of those with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriasis can be found on the face and scalp, genitals, skin folds, hands, feet and nails. Although 10% of the population has the gene for psoriasis, only about 3% actually gets it. Researchers have established "triggers" that they feel trip the gene. These include stress, injury to the skin, and some medications such as anti-malaria drugs, beta blockers, lithium and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Now there may even be another trigger: periodontal disease.
A five year study involving over 230,000 people recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology indicated that people with gum disease were 54% more likely to have psoriasis. Out of a data base, the researchers chose half the group with periodontal disease and the other half without. Then they looked at the collected data and identified who developed psoriasis over the next five years.
Although the study did have its limitations, it did not account for other factors that could have influenced psoriasis, it does question what the underlying cause of the disease is. It challenges the longstanding thinking about psoriasis.
Taking care of your teeth is an essential part of reducing the risks of these diseases. Brushing your teeth at least twice daily as well as receiving two professional dental cleaning per year will ensure that your mouth is clean. So call Dr. Wolfson's office today for regular dental cleanings and periodontal maintenance handled by the doctor and his team.
Visit Tanglewood Smiles or call (713) 789-1225 to set up an appointment today!
Psoriasis is a skin condition that, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation, 7.5 million Americans suffer from. When a person's immune system sends out faulty signals that increase the speed at which skin cells grown, the result is red, raised patches of skin covered with silvery dead skin cells. It is one of the most prevalent auto-immune diseases in the United States and up to 3% of the world's population has it. Unfortunately, 10-30% of those with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriasis can be found on the face and scalp, genitals, skin folds, hands, feet and nails. Although 10% of the population has the gene for psoriasis, only about 3% actually gets it. Researchers have established "triggers" that they feel trip the gene. These include stress, injury to the skin, and some medications such as anti-malaria drugs, beta blockers, lithium and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Now there may even be another trigger: periodontal disease.
A five year study involving over 230,000 people recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology indicated that people with gum disease were 54% more likely to have psoriasis. Out of a data base, the researchers chose half the group with periodontal disease and the other half without. Then they looked at the collected data and identified who developed psoriasis over the next five years.
Although the study did have its limitations, it did not account for other factors that could have influenced psoriasis, it does question what the underlying cause of the disease is. It challenges the longstanding thinking about psoriasis.
Taking care of your teeth is an essential part of reducing the risks of these diseases. Brushing your teeth at least twice daily as well as receiving two professional dental cleaning per year will ensure that your mouth is clean. So call Dr. Wolfson's office today for regular dental cleanings and periodontal maintenance handled by the doctor and his team.
Visit Tanglewood Smiles or call (713) 789-1225 to set up an appointment today!
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