假还是事实？生物学版

当虚假信息传播有关某些治疗方法的工作方式时，每个人都会失去。在这里，我们将唱片直截了当地创作了有关牛皮癣生物制剂的五个神话和事实。

在当今世界上，人们对慢性健康状况的错误信息猖ramp，弄清楚什么是假货和事实会令人困惑。服用生物制剂，这类药物可以治疗从牛皮癣到类风湿关节炎的多种慢性病。但是，许多人（包括新患者）不确定这些药物是如何工作的，并且诸如“生物制剂正在注入了您体内的生物体”之类的解释，这无济于事。真相？生物制剂是由蛋白质，糖甚至活细胞制成的，但体内没有任何实际小动物。承诺。让我们仔细研究一些关于生物制剂的综合主张。另外，科学对这些疗法的工作方式说了什么。注射真的很痛苦。假还是事实？ Fake! No lie. Injections can sting or burn. But people with psoriasis say it’s nothing compared to the pain of having a flare. There are two ways to self inject biologics. A traditional needle and syringe allows you to control the speed of injection. If you just want to get it over with, use an auto injector device that does the injecting for you with the press of a button. To lessen the discomfort, rub an ice cube over the injection site for about five minutes first and then the area. Biologics raise your risk of infection. Fake or fact? That’s a fact. Here’s what happens: In people with psoriasis, an overactive immune system reacts to a perceived threat by pumping out certain molecules, such as IL-17A, which trigger an inflammatory response and cause painful, itchy plaques to appear on the skin. Biologics are immunosuppressant drugs that target and block these molecules, reducing them in number and preventing a flare. But as a consequence of suppressing your immune system, biologics put you at a higher risk for infections, which can be serious. Talk with your doctor to make sure you are a good match for biologics and schedule regular checkups so your doctor can monitor your symptoms while on the medication. Biologics work best when cold. Fake or fact? Fake! It’s true you want to store your medication in the refrigerator to keep it from going bad, just like you would store a carton of milk. But when it comes time to take your biologic, experts recommend warming it to room temperature first. The reason? Injecting cold fluid can increase a patient’s perceived pain. Room temperature meds may lessen your discomfort. You don’t need daily treatment to control psoriasis. Fake or fact? Fact! Some PSO meds are daily, but in the case of biologics, you might take your medication every other week or once every four months, depending on the drug your doctor prescribes. Which one you take depends on several variables, including lifestyle, plaque severity, and how well your body responds to it. It is not uncommon to begin your psoriasis treatment with one drug and then switch after a certain period of time if it becomes less effective. Biologic injections can cause nerve damage. Fake or fact? That’s fake, folks. This misleading rumor likely got its start because in rare cases, certain vaccines have been linked to nerve damage and vaccines are considered a form of biologics. For instance, in the summer of 2021, a handful of people who received the COVID-19 vaccine also developed Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare nerve disorder. But there is no known correlation between biologics for psoriasis and nerve damage. Although you may experience temporary redness and swelling at the site of your injection. And those are the facts, people! Don’t always assume what you hear or read on the internet is accurate or true. There’s plenty of misinformation out there, which is why it’s always a good idea to check with your doctor before jumping on a new trends bandwagon. And, of course, check back with HealthCentral for the very latest science-based advice.