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Water Soluble Vitamins to Improve Psoriasis

Learn about the evidence for the use of vitamins in psoriasis

Elizabeth Usedom, MD

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Physiotherapy and the Impact of Exercise in Psoriasis

Exercise from Naturopathic and Traditional Chinese Medical perspectives for psoriasis

Alexander Arrington +1

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Psoriatic Arthritis: What You Need to Know

The arthritis in psoriasis can lead to permanent joint damage

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Six Safe Tips from a Dermatologist to Use Topical Steroids Safely

Steroids don't have to be dangerous for your skin health

Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP

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Five Important Habits to Fend Against Psoriasis

Lifestyle habits that may help fight psoriasis

Alexander Arrington

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Psoriasis Food Triggers: Foods that May Worsen Psoriasis

Foods to eat and avoid for psoriasis

Alexandra Vaughn, MD

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Four Stress Reducing Complementary Therapies for Psoriasis

Four therapies that may provide an extra edge in managing psoriasis

Adrianna Gonzalez

Scalp Eczema - Itchy Scalp Cuases & Treatment Dandruff vs Psoriasis vs Eczema

Scalp Eczema - Itchy Scalp Cuases & Treatment

Different reasons for a scaly and itchy scalp

Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP

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Fat Soluble Vitamins to Improve Psoriasis

Vitamins A, D, E, and K make up the fat-soluble vitamins

Elizabeth Usedom, MD

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Topical Vitamin B12 for Treating Psoriasis

Skin Research Spotlight: Can Topical Vitamin B12 Help Psoriasis?

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Why We Must Look Beyond the Skin in Children with Psoriasis

Psoriasis can affect the quality of life of children and adolescents

Adrianna Gonzalez

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Treatment of Psoriasis on the Hands and Feet

The hands and the feet require their own psoriasis treatment

Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP

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Indigo Naturalis for Psoriasis

An anti-inflammatory Chinese herb to combat psoriasis

Elizabeth Usedom, MD

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Dead Sea Salts for Psoriasis

Mineral-rich Dead Sea salts for psoriasis

Jason Derico, ND

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Can Hydrotherapy Help Treat Psoriasis?

Using mineral-rich waters as a naturopathic approach to psoriasis

Ramses Delgadillo

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The Impact of Scalp Psoriasis and Topical Treatments

Exploring scalp psoriasis and various treatments

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Low Dose Naltrexone for Psoriasis Treatment

What is low dose naltrexone and can it be helpful for psoriasis?

Jason Derico, ND

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How is Psoriasis Different in Those with Darker Skin

People with darker skin experience psoriasis differently

Rebecca Quinonez

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Chinese Herbs For Psoriasis

Targeting imbalances of psoriasis with TCM's herbal treatment

Joseph Alban, MS LAc +1

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These Medications That Treat Psoriasis Are Revolutionary

Biologics are newer drugs used to treat psoriasis. Read more about how these drugs work.

Alexandra Vaughn, MD

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Is Psoriasis Linked to Depression?

Psoriasis is a chronic disease that is more than skin deep

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Treating Psoriasis in Pregnancy and Lactation

The safety of medications and treatment

Megha Trivedi, MD

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Biological Agents Used to Treat Psoriasis

Biologics are antibody-based treatments that can alter inflammation

Alexandra Vaughn, MD

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Ultraviolet Light Treatment For Psoriasis

Ultraviolet light can have a healing effect on psoriasis

LearnSkin Content Team

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Methotrexate and Its Use for Psoriasis and Other Skin Conditions

What is Methotrexate? How does methotrexate work?

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Medications That Can Cause Psoraisis

Several medications can make psoriasis worse

LearnSkin Content Team

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Psoriasis Is More Than Skin Deep

The effects of psoriasis are medical, social, emotional and psychological

Alexandra Vaughn, MD

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Topical Retinoid Medications: Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene, and Alitretinoin

Retinoids are effective topical treatments

Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP

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Antioxidants for Psoriasis

Impact Of Probiotics On Gut & Skin Microbiome In Psoriasis

Impact Of Probiotics On Gut & Skin Microbiome In Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a systemic immune-mediated inflammatory skin condition affecting approximately 8 million people in the U.S.

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Do Bacterial Infections Cause Guttate Psoriasis?

Guttate psoriasis is not an infection itself but may result when the immune system becomes dysfunctional following an infection.

Alexandra Vaughn, MD

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Gluten-Free Diets for Psoriasis

While some patients with psoriasis may benefit from a gluten-free diet, this applies to only a certain percentage of psoriasis patients. Experts agree that the best diet for psoriasis (gluten-free or not) has a strong focus on whole foods.

Rajani Katta, MD

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The Cost of Care: Systemic Medications for Psoriasis

Managing the cost of chronic psoriasis can be daunting for patients

Role of Foods and Herbs

The Microbiome in Psoriasis: Role of Foods and Herbs

It is believed that dietary changes, especially gluten-free diet, may improve symptoms of psoriasis.

Alexandra Vaughn, MD

5 Differences Between Eczema and Psoriasis

5 Differences Between Eczema and Psoriasis

Psoriasis and atopic dermatitis have distinct etiologies and management methods, though the differences in their clinical presentations are not always readily apparent to patients or their primary care providers.