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Correction to Greaves and Weinstein, N Engl J Med 332(9):581-589 March 2, 1995.

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Volume 333:258-259 July 27, 1995 Number 4
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Treatment of Psoriasis

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To the Editor: With respect to Drs. Greaves and Weinstein's review article on the treatment of psoriasis (March 2 issue),1 we suggest adding alcohol to the list of factors known to exacerbate psoriasis. In men with psoriasis, the mean alcohol intake is significantly higher than in men with other skin diseases,2 the intake of alcohol is related to the severity of the disease,3 and inpatient treatment is less effective in those with high alcohol intakes during the six months before admission.4 Alcohol intake also correlates with the severity of psoriasis in women.5 Whether excess alcohol consumption is due to the . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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