What is psoriasis?
What is psoriasis? It's a skin condition that 2 or 3 in every hundred people suffer from. Find out more about what causes this disease, and what psoriasis treatments are available.
Understanding psoriasis
Psoriasis is much more than just a skin condition. It is associated with a number of serious health conditions, both physical and psychological.Here are some articles to help you understand more about the condition.
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Why do people get psoriasis?
Psoriasis triggers can range from external factors like skin abrasions and chemical irritation, to internal ones like stress, some infections and certain medications. Understanding your psoriasis triggers is essential to taking control of your condition. Although they vary from person to person, your doctor can help identify what yours are.
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Hair care for scalp psoriasis
A few useful and simple tips can be enough to help you cope with your scalp psoriasis. These tips also apply to scalp psoriasis affecting beyond your hairline to your forehead, the back of your neck and around your ears.
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How to care for psoriasis on your face
Although psoriasis on the face is actually quite rare, the fact that it affects such a visible part of your body can be a source of stress and anxiety. However, if you do get psoriasis on your face a few simple tips can do wonders for keeping on top of your condition and boosting your self-confidence.
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Different types of psoriasis
Whilst most people will be aware of plaque psoriasis - as it is the most common form - there are in fact many different types of psoriasis that can affect people to differing extents, both physically and emotionally.
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Smoking, alcohol or obesity | Which could trigger psoriasis?
Psoriasis can’t actually be cured – yet – but there are simple and effective methods you can use to try and avoid some known triggers. Of course you have your medication on hand but there’s always room for some extra advice to help you keep down your psoriasis symptoms and lead a comfortable life.
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Plaque psoriasis – what to know about the most common type of psoriasis
Do you have red skin patches with silvery scales? Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. Learn about symptoms, causes, types and treatments of plaque psoriasis.
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Psoriasis: An overview and some basic facts
If you've been diagnosed with psoriasis you've probably got a lot of questions. How often will you get a flare-up? What will it look like and what part or parts of your body will be affected? What can you do to relieve the symptoms? Here is some general information to set your mind at ease and get you thinking positively.
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Psoriatic arthritis - what you need to know
Psoriatic arthritis combines red and scaly skin lesions with joint pain. Get all the essential information now including symptoms, causes, treatment and more!
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How to manage psoriasis on the feet and legs
Although the symptoms of psoriasis on your legs and feet can vary greatly, plaques are usually irregular-shaped or oval. Psoriasis on the shins and knees are often particularly itchy, and if affected across the line of joint movement, the skin can split more easily. Find out more about the most common symptoms and get advice about how to manage psoriasis on your legs and feet.
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Psoriasis – one condition, many treatments
Everybody experiences psoriasis differently, which can make finding the right treatment option for you a challenge. Here is an easy-to-understand overview of what psoriasis actually is, common forms of treatment, and other useful advice about how to manage it in the best possible way.
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Nail psoriasis and psoriasis on hands – what to expect
Psoriasis on your hands and nails can be one of the most emotionally challenging forms of the condition. You use your hands all the time, both professionally and socially, so it's only natural to feel self-conscious about flare-ups. Here is some invaluable advice about staying on top of psoriasis on your hands and nails.
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How to manage psoriasis in your skin folds
Psoriasis in your skin folds can be extremely uncomfortable due to the risk of additional irritation by constant rubbing or sweating. Get useful, practical advice about how to keep away discomfort from psoriasis in skin folds. These tips can also help prevent additional yeast and fungal infections in the affected areas.
