Chapter 14
In the context of psoriasis, one finding stands out: patients with psoriatic arthritis have significantly lower levels of thymosin alpha-1 compared to healthy controls
Common side effects: Injection site reactions (redness, itching, pain) most common, typically mild and transient Fluid retention or peripheral edema particularly in the first few weeks of treatment Joint pain (arthralgia) or myalgia Paresthesia (tingling sensations, often in extremities) Metabolic considerations: GH can cause mild increases in fasting glucose
Color change: Any shift from clear/colorless to yellow, amber, or brown suggests oxidation
Pigmentation glow correction, post-acne radiance restoration, brightening peels and skin tone treatments
According to the same criteria, the mean fibrosis stage was estimated