Artcles about Psoriasis

All That Scales Is Not Flaky - Is It Psoriasis?
Scaly skin is not to be taken lightly. It is a very real disease that often impacts a person’s self-confidence and self-esteem. Some people - including some doctors -- tend to think that skin disease is trivial. Not so according to research, which shows that the physical and emotional impact of psoriasis can be as great as cardiac failure or depression...   Read more >>

Living With Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a difficult to treat (chronic relapsing) disease that affects the skin and occasionally the joints. About 2 % of the population will have the disease. What Causes Psoriasis? To develop psoriasis you must carry a specific type of genetic material and experience a “trigger” condition...   Read more >>

The Sun and Psoriasis
Many people who suffer from psoriasis dread the summer months because they don't want to reveal any more of their skin than they absolutely have to. They would rather wear long-sleeved polo necked shirts and long pants or leggings even in the hottest temperatures, and they never sunbathe...   Read more >>

Treating Psoriasis Vulgaris
Psoriasis vulgaris, the most common form of psoriasis, is an autoimmune disease. Approximately 1/3 of patients with psoriasis have a relative with psoriasis, and 85% have a link with the HLA-Cw6 gene. Diagnosing Psoriasis: The following may be signs that you have psoriasis...   Read more >>