Psoriasis

Common triggers of psoriasis flare-ups

Vicki Clinebell — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:56:00 -0700

Psoriasis is an uncomfortable, embarrassingly chronic condition for which no known cure exists. A variety of treatments can manage the disease and even to send it into remission, but knowing what triggers an outbreak can help you avoid constant discomfort and minimize the disruption psoriasis can cause.

Common psoriasis irritants

Vicki Clinebell — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:21:00 -0700

If you're among the millions who suffer from psoriasis, take heart: Avoiding irritants can improve your condition.

Dealing with the stress of psoriasis

Vicki Clinebell — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:46:00 -0700

Physically painful, chronic psoriasis also can be emotionally hurtful. Learn how to cope with the emotional discomfort of the disease.

Famous female celebrities with psoriasis

Jana Randall — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:07:00 -0700

Psoriasis affects everyone: men, females, adults, children and even celebrities. Here are a few courageous women who face psoriasis in the public eye and how they revealed their condition to the world.

Building self-confidence despite a skin condition

Jana Randall — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:56:00 -0700

We teach it to our daughters and we preach it to our friends -- but being self-confident is easier said than done, especially when living with a skin condition such as psoriasis. Here are some tips on holding your head up high despite your skin condition.

Makeup tricks for covering psoriasis

Jana Randall — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:31:00 -0700

Forget diamonds: Makeup is a woman’s best friend. These skin care and makeup tricks will help you conceal your psoriasis breakout and feel confident that you look your best.

Talking with your doctor about psoriasis

Jana Randall — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:26:00 -0700

Talking to your doctor about psoriasis can be a difficult and stressful experience, especially if you're guilty of online self-diagnosis. Before convincing yourself of the worst, use these tips to talk with your doctor about your skin condition.

Tips for opening up about psoriasis

Jana Randall — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:24:00 -0700

One of the most difficult things about psoriasis is the feeling of isolation it can engender. Women are particularly aware of the way they are judged on their appearance. Dealing with a skin condition that can cause scaly patches anywhere on the body including the face is extremely challenging. Here are some tips to help you open up about your psoriasis.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian diagnosed with psoriasis

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:17:00 -0700

On Sunday night’s episode of Keeping up With the Kardashians Kim Kardashian was shocked to discover red, flaky patches of skin on her legs, which then spread to other parts of her body. She paid a panicked visit to her dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer, who diagnosed the reality TV star with psoriasis, an autoimmune disorder in which the life cycle of your skin cells speeds up, leading to a build-up of dead cells on the surface of the skin and the aforementioned red patches. If you’re not sure what psoriasis is, we’ve put together some information about this common skin disease.