One of the many traditions with ringing in the New Year is to set some New Year’s resolutions. With the cold winter dryness causing psoriasis flare ups it can be difficult to come up with anything that doesn’t relate to clear skin. So here are 5 New Year’s resolutions...
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Fewer Flare-Ups in Spring
Many people welcome the transition to springtime, but none as much as those who suffer with a skin condition. The added moisture in the air makes the skin less dry and susceptible to an outbreak. In order to make the most of this Spring season, here are a few tips...
Foods that Help and Hurt Psoriasis & Eczema
Nutrition and determining what foods are good for you can be one of the most confusing things to get a grasp on. One day you can read an article on how good a certain food is for you and the next your neighbor could tell you how awful it is. So we are here to help...
Dry Skin in Winter Months: How to Fight & Win
Dry winter weather and dry skin go hand in hand. Depending on where you live, if you suffer from psoriasis, eczema or ordinary dry skin, you can feel the uncomfortable effects of winter weather as early as September. While there are a few factors that are the...
Sleeping with Psoriasis
Getting a good night’s sleep does wonders for your body and your mind. Most modern studies show that 7-9 hours a night will help you feel refreshed and focused in the morning. But people with psoriasis often report a higher frequency of sleep disturbances, being kept...
Fending Off Fall Flare-Ups
Fall is officially here, and a lot of people are looking forward to dramatic color changes and cooler night air. But if you have psoriasis or eczema, the transition can be tricky. Fall is a notoriously tough time of year for skin disorders, but don’t lose hope: some...
Cannabis for Psoriasis?
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...
Psoriasis and Sunscreen: Is there one I should be using?
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...
Erectile Dysfunction and Psoriasis — What’s the Connection?
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...