Beta blockers and psoriasis?

Question

I've heard many rumors that beta blockers help psoriasis however when i Google it, it turns up some results that they have been known to aggravate the condition.

have they been known to help?

Any input would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Psoriasis can actually be a side effect of taking beta blockers. Other studies show that the drug exacerbates an existing psoriasis condition.

Answer 2

I haven't heard anything about this.  Perhaps you're confusing "beta blockers" with "TGF-beta"?

TGF-beta has been proposed as a treatment for chronic inflammatory conditions (not blocking TGF-beta, but rather, giving doses of it).  Other treatments that have been successful in the treatment of psoriasis are those that block/inhibit TNF-alpha.

Hope that helps!