John O.A. Pagano lived a long and remarkable life. Countless dermatology patients around the world are familiar with his books on the treatment of psoriasis and eczema. In these works, he detailed a new therapeutic approach based on diet, cleansing regimens, and herbal teas. The books feature numerous accounts of patients who achieved remission by following his method, complete with photographs documenting their progress.
I first read his book about 30 years ago. His perspective on the root causes of the condition and his proposed treatment method resonated strongly with my own personal experience (I have had psoriasis since the age of eight). This is why, back in 1999, I translated several chapters of his book, Healing Psoriasis: The Natural Alternative, into Russian and published them on my website. Later, in 2001, I completed a full translation of the book for the publisher Kudits-Press (under the academic supervision of N.G. Korotky). It was published in Russian under the title “Лечение псориаза – естественный путь” (a PDF of the 2009 edition is available via the link).
During the translation process—and later, when the book was being republished—I corresponded frequently with John Pagano. In 2009, during his visit to Moscow, I had the opportunity to meet him in person. We continued to communicate online until his passing in 2012. Nikolai Gavrilovich Korotky and I regularly shared our own publications on the pathogenesis of psoriasis with John Pagano, as well as our experiences in treating patients using his method.
His book, Healing Psoriasis: The Natural Alternative, continues to reach readers today through new editions and translations into many languages. I have recently compiled all information regarding the various editions of this and other books, their translations, and links to videos featuring interviews and presentations by John Pagano, all on a single page.
While recently rereading his book One Cause, Many Ailments: The Leaky Gut Syndrome (first published in 2008), I discovered that the content of certain chapters (I recommend rereading chapters 7, 9, 13, and 14) serves as a valuable supplement to his book Healing Psoriasis: The Natural Alternative.
The modular strategy for achieving remission—which I developed and which has been tested extensively by patients with psoriasis—represents a scientific evolution of John Pagano’s method. You can find more details here.
