Here are a few ideas from folks with psoriasis to help you feel great. Troyce, Heather and Deirdre share how they keep flares at bay and feel terrific year-round! Shine the light Come wintertime, Heather Durocher’s skin takes a beating …
Your Psoriasis Healthcare Team
There’s no reason to struggle with plaque psoriasis alone! These are the healthcare professionals who can help you manage the condition: Primary care physician (PCP): This MD checks your overall health and likely diagnosed your psoriasis. They may refer you …
Take Control of Psoriasis
Psoriasis need not control your life, says Melissa Leeolou, who shares the strategies that have helped her… Keep stress in check. “Stress management is a big part of a healthy lifestyle for me, which can only help my psoriasis.” To …
Plaque Psoriasis Q & A
Answers to your questions about plaque psoriasis. SLEEP SOS Q I have been itchier than usual lately and it’s been disrupting my sleep. Can you suggest a strategy that can make it easier for me? A The key to nighttime …
Answers to Common Questions About Biologics
When you have psoriasis and feel frustrated by stubborn plaques, it might be time to discuss more aggressive treatment. Unlike other treatments, biologics help clear your skin by zeroing in on the immune system malfunction behind your flares. And if …
Give Your Psoriasis TLC
Smooth, clear skin. With today’s treatments, it’s more achievable than ever. But keep this in mind: Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease that can affect other parts of your body, too. If you have any of these symptoms not related to your …
Three Ways to Take the Reins from Psoriatic Arthritis
These strategies help keep Richard Kandelac active and upbeat. Ask your doctor if they can help you! Zap Stress Richard’s rheumatologist encouraged him to meet with doctors at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine, where he was introduced …
Tips to Feel Your Best with Psoriasis
Tiffanie Misner shares some of her tips for living her best life with psoriasis. BY BETH SHAPOURI Pamper your skin. Tiffanie regularly exfoliates with a loofah, moisturizes three times a day and takes soothing salt baths. “These things saved me!” …
Your Answer to Clear, Smooth Skin is Out There!
Frustrated? Fed up? Sick of taking a back seat to your psoriasis? Don’t stand for it anymore! “Talking to my dermatologist made all the difference for me,” says Giselle, who started a new treatment about eight months ago and has …
“We’re Not Letting Psoriasis Steal Our Fun!
Huy Ngo of Denver, CO and Shanell Crawforth of Lenexa, KS share the strategies that help them outshine their psoriasis. — BY JOANA MANGUNE Huy Ngo Flare relief “The dryness and skin buildup during a flare can be very painful …