After being diagnosed with psoriasis, you will work closely with a medical dermatologist to develop an effective psoriasis treatment plan.
If you notice any skin changes, a skin biopsy can be a way to diagnose whether or not it's psoriasis. In this video, dermatologist Ellen Marmur, MD, explains the simple procedure.
With anything that you’re going through, you learn that it’s vital to have a good support system. In my case, a “psupport psystem.” Your support system helps keeps you afloat, especially when you feel like you’re drowning. Sometimes it takes years to build one and for others, not so long<br>It took me years to build my psupport psystem because I regrettably hid my disease as an adult. On many occasions, I hid my skin out of embarrassment and to avoid questions that…
People with psoriasis are more likely to experience depression. Learn how you can successfully deal with symptoms of depression as you manage your psoriasis.
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory condition that can be managed with a variety of treatment options, but there is no cure for this skin issue. In this video, dermatologist Amanda Sergay, MD, explains that psoriasis is incurable.
A new study reveals that direct US healthcare costs related to psoriasis treatment may be up to 63 billion dollars a year.
Manage psoriasis flare-ups by understanding and avoiding your personal triggers.
People with psoriasis can dye their hair safely. However, there are factors to consider before, during, and after applying the dye. In this article, learn about the risks, and seven tips developed to help people with psoriasis to dye their hair safely. We also describe how to prevent flare-ups on the scalp.
Do you have psoriasis or is it eczema? Many people have trouble distinguishing the differences between psoriasis and eczema, but it's important to determine which one you have to properly treat it. Check out these pictures of hands, faces, and legs with these skin conditions to learn the differences and see which fits.
Find out how certain dietary choices may reduce inflammation and the risk of celiac disease and promote overall health for people with psoriasis.
Find out how common it is for people with psoriasis to get psoriatic arthritis and what signs and symptoms to look out for.
I've come to realize the deeper motivation for doing all I do for my psoriasis: When I take care of my health, I can be a bigger part of others’ lives.
Scalp psoriasis starts within your immune system. Although it’s often a challenge to get rid of, there are some helpful tips.
A variety of home remedies, including supplements, sun exposure, and oatmeal baths, may help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis. Find out more.
If you or a loved one is living with psoriasis, you're probably wondering how you can remove psoriasis clothing stains. Try these stain removing tips today.
The connection between psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease is becoming increasingly understood and in some cases, the treatments used may overlap.
The UK researchers say the discovery could open the door for future treatments
Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune skin disease (causing inflammation and scaling of the skin) and it affects approximately 2% of the US population. What you eat is very important and you can help to combat psoriasis by including a psoriasis diet treatment plan in your day-to-day living.