Psoriasis + Original Articles
Find out what these two seemingly unlinked conditions have in common.
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation about 10 to 30 per cent of people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA). PsA strikes both men and women, usually between the ages of 20 and 50, although you can be susceptible at any age. It’s most likely to occur in people with severe psoriasis and can cause joint damage, bone loss, and crippling.
Find out if your weird rashes, twitches, lumps and bumps are signs of something serious.
You're showering after a workout at the gym when you notice something strange. There's a weird rash on your leg, a bump on your navel or maybe just a couple of indentations on your nail. It definitely isn't normal. But is it a sign of something serious?
Knowing what your body is trying to tell you isn't easy, especially when it comes to more unusual symptoms like these.
From head to toe, we explore symptoms and solutions for some of the most awkward health conditions.
At one time or another, an embarrassing malady is bound to fall on everyone. Although some are more debilitating than others, all are at least conquerable, if not curable, with a combination of diligence, patience, and a doctor's supervision. Here, we...
What's causing your psoriasis to flare up? Learn about the leading triggers--and how to prevent them.
Unlike contagious diseases that you can catch from another person, experts believe that psoriasis is caused by a genetic vulnerability and triggered by a set of environmental factors. To reduce your risk of flare-ups, the National Psoriasis Foundation recommends steering clear of the following psoriasis triggers:
Stress.
Psoriasis affects an estimated 7.5 million people in the United States, but all too often, the condition is misunderstood. Here, we separate fact from fiction.
Do you think psoriasis is simply a skin disease? Do you suspect that it's a contagious condition? Do you believe it's caused by poor hygiene or that it can be cured? If so, you're like millions of Americans who are misinformed about the disease. Read on to learn the truth behind the top six psoriasis myths.
Psoriasis can be frustrating, painful, even embarrassing. Follow these tips to keep flare-ups at bay.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as many as 7.5 million Americans suffer from psoriasis—a chronic, non-contagious skin disease that affects the life cycle of skin cells.
For most people, skin cells take about one month to move from the lowest skin layer to the outermost layer, where they die and flake off.
