What is Psoriasis?
What is psoriasis? It's a skin condition that affects 2-3% of the global population. Find out more about what causes this disease, and the treatments that 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 alleviate a great deal of the inconvenience you're experiencing with psoriasis on your scalp. This advice also applies to scalp psoriasis affecting the ears, the area above and behind the ears, the earlobes, the nape of the neck, the forehead and the hairline.
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How to care for psoriasis on the 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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Four roads to one destination
The goal is clear - relief from psoriasis, but there is more than one way to achieve it. There are four main categories of psoriasis treatment, each with their own treatment methods and forms of medication. Find out more about what they are, what they involve, and learn about any possible side effects.
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7 Types of psoriasis – from scalp to arthritis
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 individuals 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 everything about symptoms, causes, types and treatment.
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Psoriasis: An overview and some basic facts
If you've been diagnosed with psoriasis you've probably got a headful of questions about your condition. 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 alleviate the symptoms? Here is some general information to set your mind at ease and get you thinking positively.
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Psoriatic arthritis - Everything 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 legs and feet
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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Know your psoriasis triggers and stay ahead of your flare-ups
What triggers a bad patch is often a mystery, but you can improve your powers of prediction. Keep a record of where and when your psoriasis worsened and factors you think may have contributed. Foreseeing and thus averting flare-ups should get easier as you learn more about the condition and how it sits with your lifestyle.
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Hand & Nail Psoriasis – 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.
