Think of it what you will, it can’t be denied that medical marijuana has been the treatment du jour for any number of conditions lately, including the alleviation of nausea, chronic pain, and even anorexia. So should it come as any surprise that cannabis is also...
The benefits of summer in alleviating psoriasis flare-ups have been known for a long time—but if you need a refresher, check out Who’s Ready for the Sun? And for more, Summertime Solutions for Psoriasis on WebMD covers everything from how oral psoriasis medications...
Psoriasis is generally considered to be a skin disease. The word alone is practically synonymous with itchy, flaky skin. But it’s important to remember that psoriasis’s trademark symptoms are precisely that—symptoms. In his recent article “Effects of Psoriasis Not...
Much like psoriasis, eczema is an inflammatory condition that can result in itchy, scaly skin. It’s not curable, but it can be controlled — and one of the best things you can do is keep your eczema in check by knowing and avoiding your triggers. Triggers are external...
Scientists recently concluded a study of 382 men (191 with psoriasis and 191 without) to determine whether there’s a link between psoriasis and erectile dysfunction. Conducted at the Guangdong Provincial Dermatology Hospital in Guangzhou, China, the study found that...
Whatever your experience with psoriasis—whether you’ve only been recently diagnosed and are still learning your triggers, or if you’ve been successfully managing your condition for years—it’s important to remember that one of the most powerful tools at your disposal...
The Internet is a wonderful source for tips on dealing with psoriasis, although it can sometimes be unintentionally misleading. Many articles, for example, list alcohol as a common trigger, although this might not be wholly accurate. While a 2010 study did find a link...
What do Tim Gunn, Cara Delevingne, and Kim Kardashian all have in common? They’re all fashion icons – and they’re also your allies in the fight against psoriasis. For people who don’t live in the Hollywood spotlight, fashion can seem like a luxury reserved for the...
While it’s never fun to be diagnosed with psoriasis, the good news is that now you know what you’re up against. This is the first and most important step in taking an uncomfortable, often misunderstood disease and turning it into something manageable. Your doctor will...