Does weight gain lead to psoriasis, or is it the other way around? This question has been puzzling scientists for ages, but two things remain clear. Weight and psoriasis are indeed linked, and less of both is most certainly a good thing. Indeed, there is growing...
Odds are most of our readers won’t need this article. After all, if you’ve been managing your psoriasis for any amount of time, you’ve likely seen a doctor and received a proper diagnosis. But what about people who don’t yet know what they’re up against? Irritated and...
Like any disease, psoriasis takes different forms for different people. While generalizations can be relatively accurate and helpful, variations in lifestyle, biology, and severity mean the exact nature of the disease’s triggers and manifestations can vary from one...
Living with psoriasis has its challenges, but in most cases travel doesn’t need to be one of them. A little smart planning is generally all that’s needed to prevent your psoriasis from impacting your vacation plans. It all starts with medication: make sure you have...
Prevalence Psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the United States. According to current studies, as many as 7.5 million Americans – approximately 2.2% of the population – have psoriasis. 125 million people worldwide – 2% to 3% of the total population...
Let’s be honest—psoriasis flare-ups aren’t fun. They can be uncomfortable, unattractive, and sometimes unnerving. So it might come as no surprise that there is a link between those who suffer from psoriasis and depression. It’s a vicious cycle, really. Flare-ups may...
First and foremost, psoriasis is a skin condition. But new studies are showing that this same condition that inflames and irritates the elbows, knees, and scalps of 125 million people worldwide can also have a negative impact on bone density, resulting in osteopenia...
The Internet is full of helpful information to educate and assist people dealing with psoriasis. Scientific and medical research has made tremendous strides in identifying the challenges of—and solutions to—living with this inflammatory disease that affects millions...
When you hear the words “fire ant,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Creepy crawlies? Stinging bites? They certainly live up to their name, and almost everyone would consider them a public nuisance. But psoriasis sufferers might yet find a reason to love...