Browsing: Living With Psoriasis

Before heading to a lake, pool, or ocean, a person with psoriasis may benefit from learning about the possible effects of different types of water on their skin and adopting a few care strategies.

Psoriasis can lead to various complications, including mouth issues, IBD, celiac disease, and psoriatic arthritis. It can also cause significant…

Nail psoriasis causes changes to the fingernails and toenails, ranging from discoloration to alterations in the nail bed. There are…

Many practitioners say that acupuncture can help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. What does the research say?

Psoriasis typically causes a dry, scaly rash that can affect the feet. Topical treatments, moisturizers, medication, phototherapy, and other approaches can help manage it.

Erythrodermic psoriasis is an uncommon, aggressive, inflammatory form of psoriasis that typically requires immediate medical treatment. Symptoms include a peeling rash across the entire surface of the body.

Psoriasis is not contagious and cannot spread between people. But, it can spread from one area of the body to another, especially without treatment.

Studies show there may be a link between psoriatic disease and brain fog. Ways to help manage this include staying active, establishing good sleep hygiene, and starting a new hobby.

People with psoriasis have an increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis (PsA). New research shows that psoriasis severity and body surface area play a role in determining the extent of the risk.

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disease that affects the skin. Metabolic syndrome is the term for a set of risk factors that increase the likelihood of cardiovascular issues. Psoriasis and metabolic syndrome share some common links and associations.