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Cosmetics are products applied to your body to make it cleaner or more appealing, or change its appearance. They include things like hair dyes, makeup, and perfumes. Cosmetics can sometimes...

If you have psoriasis, then you know, it can turn your life upside down. Once you receive a psoriasis diagnosis, it impacts more than just your physical appearance. It cracks...

The internet is fueling people’s ability to connect with each other, trade ideas, and solve problems. For the past 5 years, this has been just our goal here at PlaquePsoriasis.com...

Scalp psoriasis can be one of the most challenging areas to treat and hide. Mainstream solutions may not be the best fit for everyone. Perhaps you have tried other solutions...

Living and working with psoriasis can be a real challenge. Luckily, the Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA for short) requires most employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to qualified disabled...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not need to approve most cosmetic ingredients before they are sold to consumers. But by law, cosmetics must be safe. Under the...

I am medically retired, yet my days seem as busy as ever. Most days of the week, I have some type of medical appointment. A normal week includes mental health...

Living with psoriasis, sleeping is more of a suffering task than a relaxing one. Each year, with the onset of a new flare, my sleep was getting worse and worse...

The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like plaque psoriasis. Often...

Living with a chronic condition can have a distinct ripple effect in our lives. No matter which one you are dealing with, it affects your life in so many ways...

A food label can tell you a lot about what you are eating. It shows the number of calories and serving sizes of different foods and provides a breakdown of...

One of the hot research trends in neuroscience involves the mapping and decoding of our circadian rhythms. Research continues to identify special relationships between specific medical conditions and illnesses and...

I am all about family. I would be incomplete denial if I didn't recognize that sometimes, the line between having psoriasis and having family obligations clashes. What do I mean...

Did I just misspell summer? Nope. It's a special call-out to those living with psoriasis. Summers are special for psoriasis warriors. Summers feel like a blessing for us. The weather...

Many people with skin conditions are allergic to the ingredients in everyday household products. Triggers can include: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all cosmetics marketed to...

Psoriasis anywhere on the body is uncomfortable, but it is especially hard to tolerate on the scalp. When psoriasis shows up on your head, not only can people see it...

Your skin is your largest organ. You may take its durability and appearance for granted, but those with psoriasis cannot always do so. That is because those with psoriasis produce...

Summer represents warmer weather, longer days, and more sun. For most, it's exciting and welcoming. But what about those with psoriasis? And how do you take care of your skin...

I am curious to know the reaction that prompted you to click on this article? Did the article title invoke a feeling of disgust or were you faced with admitting...

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the production of skin cells. Inflammation is a normal process that protects our bodies against disease. Chronic inflammatory conditions, however, are often...