Other Inflammatory Skin Disorders Will Save Rosacea

[drnase]

They have already isolated and blocked the modifier gene for VEGF topically in psoriasis patients.



Detmar, M. (2004) Evidence for vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) as a modifier gene in psoriasis. J Invest Dermatol 122, xiv-xv

[yossarian]

What exactly can be done for genes? If a gene is blocked topically, well, what exactly does this mean for the gene and the disease it causes? To what extent and what duration does this blocking treatment work?

[drnase]

Its a cure. A gene is turned into a protein such as a receptor or a part of a blood vessel wall, etc. You can very selectivley find the abnormal gene(s) and block them from ever being turned into a 'bad rosacea protein'. This results in permanent changes.

[todmiller]

Is this strictly preventative, or could it also reverse damage already done?

Also, great post. And the references in Beating Rosacea are excellent as well. But what is the best way to look up the references for the full scoop? Is there an online website that has them in a database or something?

Thank you.

So is psoriasis now considered cured?

[drnase]

This would address the number one cause of plaque psoriasis. It would eliminate the symptoms and you possibly may need a treatment every couple years to sustain remission. There are other forms of psoriasis that are caused by various factors.

I found this out just through researching medical journals -- the old fashioned way. Actually opening them up. No key board required. I am sure they have many psoriasis information groups.

[drnase]

So is psoriasis now considered cured?


Not quite yet Sally.

[yossarian]

The future sounds hopeful. How far away are these treatments?