Photo by Bobjgalindo via Wikimedia Commons A common strep throat infection can trigger guttate psoriasis by altering the behaviour of key immune cells, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Solna, Sweden. The findings, published in eBioMedicine , suggest how an infection can lead to sudden skin inflammation, particularly in children and young adults. In the study, the researchers analyzed blood and skin samples from patients with guttate psoriasis using singl

Photo courtesy Morguefile.com Researchers have discovered a previously unknown molecular mechanism that contributes to psoriasis development, a discovery that represents a potential biomarker and treatment target. The study, published in Cell Death & Differentiation , shows that the fatty acid-binding protein FABP5 drives ferroptosis, a particular form of cell death, and amplifies inflammatory processes in the skin. Blocking this protein significantly improved the skin change