If you’re ever looking for more information, talks or support there are two great foundations.The National Psoriasis Foundation has a wonderful mission working to find a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and to eliminate their devastating effects through...
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Stressed Life = Stressed Skin
“The eyes of Planet Style were, of course, all on the Versace catwalk at Milan Fashion Week last season. But as well as talking about the dresses, everyone was drawn to the bruise-like marks on model of the moment Cara Delevingne’s legs. Afterwards she tweeted: “Be...
The Truth About Style
Stacy London opens up about psoriasis, weight gain and style in her new book “The Truth About Style.” She gives plenty of style tips but also talks about her own self-esteem troubles, struggles her makeoverees have with confidence and style and how to build confidence...
A closer look at Coal Tar and Salicylic Acid
Over-the-counter (OTC) Topicals: How do they work? Let’s take a deeper dive into OTC treatments and what they can do for you. OTC topicals are available in pharmacies, drugstores, supermarkets or directly from the manufacturer without a doctor’s prescription. They...
Severity of Psoriasis has been found to increase risk of certain diseases
Dr. Joel Gelfand, an associate professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and his colleagues reported that the amount of skin surface affected by Psoriasis helps to determine a person’s risk for Psoriasis...
The Sunshine Effect
Sunlight, mainly UVB and UVA rays help treat psoriasis lesions and plaque. Available today is a common treatment called Phototherapy, which uses these rays to slow the rapid rate of cell growth and shedding. Sunlight also provides much needed Vitamin D. Vitamin D...
Salicylic acid or Coal Tar in a Gel, Lotion, Cream or Ointment?
There are so many different kinds of psoriasis products, coal tar and salicylic acid are the two main over the counter topical solutions. What makes them work so well? Which one works better for what you need? Here’s some helpful direction. Salicylic Acid promotes...
Prevention is key to keeping your psoriasis under control
Treatment might always be needed at one point or another but a little prevention can go a long way. Here are ten quick ways to help prevent psoriasis flare-ups. Use moisturizing lotions and creams Make maintenance part of your daily routine Try to reduce exposure to...
Psoriasis Patients at High Risk of Diabetes
Patients with psoriasis are at high risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012. The findings were presented by Dr Ole Ahlehoff from Copenhagen University Hospital, Gentofte, Denmark and at the scientific session by Usman...