Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Podcast Interview with Diane TalbertOne of PlaquePsoriasis.com's advocates, Diane Talbert, is interviewed in the new Health Union podcast Living With. Having a chronic skin condition can make some people want to hide, but Diane is... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With: A Podcast Interview with Alisha BridgesAlisha Bridges has been living with psoriasis since childhood, and in this podcast interview, she shares how she navigated growing up with the added the challenges of psoriatic disease. She... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Living With a Chronic Condition & DatingHow does living with a chronic condition impact dating? Hear from four Health Union contributors: Marisa Lauren Troy, who lives with inflammatory bowel disease; Alisha Bridges, who lives with plaque... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sexual Health Issues and PsoriasisPeople with psoriasis seem to have an increased risk of sexual dysfunction, according to a recent systematic review. The review examined data from 28 previous studies, which included a total... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Approval of Biosimilar Hyrimoz™ (adalimumab-adaz)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hyrimoz for the treatment of plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), Crohn’s disease in adults, ulcerative... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cimzia® (certolizumab pegol) Now Approved for Plaque PsoriasisCimzia was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Cimzia has been previously approved to treat other inflammatory conditions, including... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Psoriasis Worse for Men?Psoriasis occurs in both men and women at fairly equal rates, but several studies have found there are differences between the sexes in regard to treatment. Men are more likely... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Challenges of Sticking with Topical TreatmentsTopical treatments are one of the most common types of medications used to treat plaque psoriasis. Topical treatments can be effective – when they are used as directed. However, many... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pathogenesis of Nail PsoriasisMany people with psoriasis experience nail psoriasis, which is characterized by a variety of changes that occur to the nail and the nail bed. More than just a cosmetic problem... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fermented Foods for Mental HealthFermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way to preserve foods, gives them additional nutritional value... By Emily Downward4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Teledermatology: Using Technology to Diagnose and Treat Skin ConditionsTeledermatology is the skin branch of telemedicine, which is the use of telecommunication technology to relay audio, visual, and data information. Teledermatology can be a valuable tool for patients and... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments