Study Finds Common Fatty Acid May Increase Pain, Temperature Sensitivity in Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes flaky skin patches which form scales. The condition’s symptoms include dry skin lesions called plaques, which can appear anywhere on one’s body, including the knees, elbows, lower back and scalp. While the condition’s primary cause remains unknown, researchers believe that it may be caused by cells that fight infection mistakenly attacking healthy skin cells. New research carried out by North Carolina State University scientists has found that linoleic acid may increase sensitivity to pain and temperature in psoriasis plaques. Linoleic acid is a common fatty acid found in the Western diet. The researchers…
