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Every month I take a trip or two to the pharmacy. It’s a time-honored tradition of treating a chronic condition like psoriasis. But when I pick up my medication, I’ve...

Psoriasis develops because of an overactive immune system. The immune response overreacts, causing inflammation, which leads to new skin cells growing too fast. Typically, new skin cells grow every 28...

While we'd like to think psoriasis is all about treating and preventing flare-ups, there’s a lot more to it than that. Psoriasis is a condition that is faced with enormous...

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In September 2005, I was a freshman at Alabama State University. I was so unsure of myself. The majority of college freshmen seem to be worried about future careers, making...

There are so many different treatments for psoriasis. It can be a lot to keep up with it all. It seems now more than ever more and more treatments and...

Psoriasis can exist along with several other chronic health conditions and it can also increase the risk of developing others, such as cardiovascular complications.  We hope these ideas aren’t new...

The effect of diet on psoriasis is a common topic on psoriasis forums, with a great many people looking for more holistic ways of healing to complement traditional treatments. There...

From time to time, I’ve been asked what treatments I’ve tried for psoriasis. At first, I’m speechless. Then I respond, “I’ve tried them all.” Of course, I haven’t used every...

One of the challenging aspects of psoriasis, and a hallmark of an autoimmune disease, is chronic inflammation. Historically, psoriasis has been characterized as a disease of the skin, but research over the past few...

One of the hottest topics of debate in America right now centers around the legality of marijuana or cannabis.  While the discussion typically focuses on the recreational use of cannabis...

Getting into bed at the end of an exhausting day should be a relaxing and welcoming event. For those who live with psoriasis, it can be a dreaded battle. After...

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the “Promotion”) begins at 07:30:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”)...

Did you know people living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have an increased risk of eye problems? Because of this, it is recommended that people with psoriasis see an ophthalmologist...

When we recently surveyed the community about their experiences in our Psoriasis in America study, many lesser-known challenges facing people living with psoriasis came to light.  One of the important issues...

Ok, another celebrity just announced they have psoriasis, along with a flashy pharma promotional ad. Why should I care?  And didn’t we just have to hear last week about Kim...

All of us, not only want relief but find ourselves on the journey to self-acceptance as well. Prioritizing mental health and practicing gratitude sound so good in theory but those...

One of the first steps in managing your psoriasis is assembling the best healthcare team that will advocate and work for and with you. Having the support of friends, family...

I was diagnosed with psoriasis more than 10 years ago. My life changed. I had to adapt to the completely new diagnosis and lifestyle. I was scared, confused, and felt...

Psoriasis is a disease that affects 125 million people worldwide. It can be a very difficult disease to live with, physically and emotionally. If you suffer from the disease, are...