According to a 2009 National Arthritis Dataworkgroup report by the American College of Rheukateology, Sjögren’ s patients with minor autoimmune vascular diseases numbered about 400,000. When treating Sjögren’s patients, the integration of...
Psoriasis in eyes is a noncontagious immune dermatology condition that causes excessive inflammatory production. The causes are unknown; however, genetic and immune system problems can contribute. The medication also offers coping strategies and lifestyle choices....
What is sicca syndrome? Sicca syndrome comes from the Latin word sicca, meaning “dry,” it’s a condition that directly affects your immune system. The term “sicca” refers to ocular or oral dryness. Sjögren syndrome is an autoimmune...
If you have arthritis (RA), you are already familiar with this chronic disease that causes swelling and pain in parts of the body. Most people think RA mainly affects the body’s joints—like hands, wrists, and feet. But did you know it can cause arthritis in...
