Jack Gevertz

Getting a diagnosis of psoriasis doesn’t just mean you’ll live with only that condition. There are many comorbidities associated with psoriasis. These comorbidities, in addition to psoriasis itself, can weigh...

I’m sad to say that my psoriasis seems to be returning. For around a year and a half now, I have been on a biologic and have previously written about...

Did you know that in six United Nations countries around the globe, you can still face the death penalty simply for being gay? In many others, while the so-called ‘crime’...

So much of what we do in life depends on hope. This means having the belief that something can happen or will change. Having a chronic condition like psoriasis can...

There are lots of places on the body where psoriasis can occur. Arms, legs, stomach to the face, armpits, and genitals. One part of the body which is particularly difficult...

Plaque psoriasis is not the only type of psoriasis one can have. Indeed, there are many types including guttate psoriasis, sebopsoriasis, inverse psoriasis, and one particular type called linear psoriasis...

The 12th of February marks a special anniversary for me. It marked one since I started my biologic injection. This particular injection was what cleared my psoriasis completely. There are...

I have suffered from scalp psoriasis since I was 11 years old. I suffered cradle cap as a baby but was diagnosed with scalp and plaque psoriasis when I was...

Dermatologist appointments are important if you want to manage your psoriasis. Dietary changes can help, as can herbal or natural remedies, but the science is inconclusive on its effectiveness. That...

Swimming is one of the best ways to exercise. Doing full lengths of the pool helps to perform all muscles in your body. Whether it’s that you want to do...

Psoriasis has many triggers. Stress is the most well-known thing that can cause a flare. But what about something else? How about sunburn? It is also well-known that areas of...

Psoriasis is a troublesome condition. It causes breakouts of red, angry lesions or plaques that can you make scratch and feel depressed. There are many issues with managing this condition...

One of the most frustrating parts of living with psoriasis can be when treatment options fail. This means they either don’t work or the condition comes back months, weeks or...

If you have scalp psoriasis, planning a trip to the barber or hairdresser can be a difficult experience. You might worry about what the stylist cutting your hair will think...

Everyone has days when they don’t feel like doing much. When the call of lounging around and staying in-doors is more appealing than anything else. It’s perfectly understandable. But, psoriasis...

Living with psoriasis can conjure up many problems. Firstly, you have to deal with the physical side of the condition: the lesions, how big the lesions on, the itching, scratching...

I’ve had psoriasis for more than a decade now and one area of my life it’s had a huge impact on is socializing. I’ve not felt able to socialize in...

I’ve always been nervous when it comes to needles. I’ve never liked the sharp scratch that occurs when the nurse pushes one into your skin. However, I was even more...

University should be one of the most exciting times in your life. It’s a chance to break free from the confines of usual living and experience what it’s like to...

Psoriasis isn’t just a condition that affects your physical and mental state, it can also have repercussions on what you wear. Going shopping should be an exciting time. You can...