The Itch to Beat Psoriasis

If you have psoriasis, you face higher odds of developing diabetes, obesity, and other medical conditions. A healthy diet can help offset the risk.

Sunlight can help some people with psoriasis, but it is unpredictable, and sunburn can trigger flares. Read on for more about the sun and psoriasis.

No, psoriasis is not contagious — scientists know that the disease is caused by genetics and a faulty immune system. But misconceptions persist.

The insensitive ways others respond to your psoriasis symptoms can harm your self-esteem. But there are ways to quiet the negative voices in your head.

Psoriasis specialty medications are expensive, and insurance providers may push back on authorizing them. But there are ways to navigate the system.

Nail psoriasis can be hard to live with, but effective treatments, doctor-approved tips, and self-confidence boosts can make symptoms easier to bear.

Showering in lukewarm water rather than hot can help prevent skin from becoming itchy and inflamed. Here's why it's so good for psoriasis symptoms.

Psoriasis has a genetic link, but environment matters, too. Read on for more about what parents and grandparents need to know about the risk.

Prayer and meditation can fight the stress that can trigger psoriasis flares and offer perspective on life with a chronic health condition.

Volunteering for psoriasis-related causes can help you find community, give you a sense of purpose, and teach you how to be bold and assertive.

Pets can help ward off anxiety and depression and promote heart health — extra important for people with psoriasis. But they can cause issues, too.

For teens with psoriasis, embarrassment and frustration can make daily life a struggle. But there are ways to cope and emerge a stronger person.

Advice about managing psoriasis symptoms can be tough to follow, especially when it comes to bathing, moisturizing, and being honest with your doctor.

From stress-induced psoriasis flares to emotional exhaustion, living in these COVID-19 times is hard. Here's why you need to take a break to recharge.

Scalp psoriasis might turn a haircut into a nerve-racking ordeal, but there are effective treatments that can help with plaques and flakes.

Coal tar, light therapy, anthralin paste, diluted bleach baths: Psoriasis treatments can be inconvenient and uncomfortable. But can they help?

Psoriasis symptoms like itchiness can lead to insomnia and poor sleep quality, but there are strategies that can help you sleep better.

Biologic drugs for psoriasis require self-injections — a problem if you fear needles. Here's how to overcome this phobia to get the psoriasis treatment you need.

A rare immune disorder called hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) nearly killed one blogger's son. Here's a look at that desperate time.