Saturday, March 30, 2013

Scientists have created a new drug for the treatment of psoriasis

A new experimental drug that suppresses certain immune system, has a beneficial effect in reducing the symptoms of psoriasis. Small experimental drug pharmaceutical company was created in Canada, scientists said. Researchers studied 450 patients aged 18 to 65 years, which at the time of death at least 10% of the body affected with psoriasis. Psoriasis - a chronic skin disease that affects the skin of the elbows, joints affected. The origin of the disease is caused by a wrong reaction of the immune system that leads to scaly rashes and itching. The researchers found no relationship between the dose of the drug and the response of the organism. According to experts, the doctor can determine the optimal dose for patients to reduce the risk of side effects. Study medication will hardly have any side effects even at very high doses, the scientists said. Experts have already completed the final testing phase. May soon be available in pharmacies, where the Office of the Food and Drug Administration approved the manufacture and sale of drugs, the researchers reported.

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