Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
Are There Health Disparities in Psoriasis Treatment?Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that can be found in people all over the world. The most common type of psoriasis...reactionscomments
Family History and Disease Outcomes with Psoriasis and Psoriatic ArthritisBoth psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are chronic autoimmune conditions that can be found in people all over the world. There are many...reactionscomments
What is Pityriasis Alba?Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition seen most often among children aged 3 to 16. The name comes from the Greek...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Nail Treatment OptionsWhen managing psoriasis, changes to the nail (known as nail psoriasis), may be all too familiar. Nail psoriasis affects about half of...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
PsO Healthy: The Flu and YouWhen the weather begins to get colder this typically marks the beginning of the cold and flu season. You've probably heard those...reactionscomments
Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis — Different Conditions or one Spectrum?Atopic dermatitis and psoriasis have long been considered two separate conditions, with different mechanisms of action, symptoms, and treatments. Recently, this idea...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing Genital PsoriasisGenital psoriasis affects 33% to 63% of people with the chronic skin condition known as psoriasis. Overall, psoriasis affects around 2% to...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Oh Rats!!!Rats are rodents that we feel are a nuisance and we certainly don’t want to be bothered with them. I know there...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
