Jack Gevertz

Deciding to take a biologic injection can be a big deal. The treatments come with potential side effects and you may come to the conclusion that it’s just not for...

I was first diagnosed with psoriasis when I was age 11. My first symptoms presented on my scalp. My mom noticed it and decided to take me to the doctor...

Living with and managing psoriasis can come with many different challenges. This condition has several comorbidities which include physical and mental health conditions. A sure-start way of making psoriasis and...

Having psoriasis just about anywhere on the body can be a real nightmare and lead to comorbidities such as anxiety and depression. Some of the more unusual places I’ve had...

When it comes to living with psoriasis, each of us has our own unique journey. From being diagnosed to our treatment choices, it all varies and some people are further...

When it comes to psoriasis, we all know that the plaques can form just about anywhere on the body. This means patches can arise on the arms, legs, buttocks, and...

I remember some time ago when I sat on a bus and a group of youngsters thought my psoriasis was eczema. “Look at his eczema,” they said. I felt like...

Psoriasis is a dreadful condition to live with. It’s chronic, lifelong, and can be very visible. It can ruin your mental state, lower your self-esteem and make it harder to...

Psoriasis is characterised as a condition where you have red, scaly patches spanning swathes of the skin. It’s believed to start as a result of an overactive immune system. It...

My psoriasis journey began more than a decade ago. Some of my first symptoms directly affected my scalp. Initially, like with most sufferers, it started with small plaques in my...

Last month, I wrote about going on to Skyrizi - my third biologic. I said I would report back on whether it has helped. Prior to starting this treatment, I...

If you’ve had psoriasis for some time, you may be thinking of adding a biologic to your treatment plan. These can be a great treatment option, and I’ve written several...

Nobody wants their psoriasis to get worse. It’s enough just having the plaques over your body in the first place. But, if you’re not careful, those few plaques may turn...

Getting a diagnosis of psoriasis can really turn your world upside down. When I was first diagnosed at the age of 11, I didn’t really think much of it. At...

Third time lucky, as they say. March represents an important month in my psoriasis journey. Four weeks ago, I finished my last Cosentyx injection after it stopped working as effectively...

One of the most irritating things about psoriasis is when plaques bleed. This annoyance can not only ruin your clothes but make you feel embarrassed as you go about your...

2020 has been a rollercoaster year. In the UK, we have had to deal with coronavirus, Britain’s exit from the EU as well as the deaths of many legendary stars...

A Twitter user shared a rather good post about mental health last week. The user wrote that when it comes to mental health, people are keen to be known as...

Psoriasis. Good ol’ psoriasis. A skin condition I’ve lived with for years now. And even though it’s rearing it’s ugly head, I’m managing to stay more positive and confident than...

I love Christmas. I love the festivities. I love the tunes and I also love coming together with my family. Sometimes though, when you have psoriasis, Christmas can be difficult...