Jack Gevertz

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...

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...