Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by episodes of skin inflammation, itching, and painful irritation. The National Psoriasis Foundation  provides an estimate that as many as 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis, making it one of the most common autoimmune diseases in the country. It affects men, women, children, and even celebrities. Psoriasis can be a very difficult condition to deal with both physically and emotionally. Whether you have just been diagnosed or even if you have been living with this skin condition for years, it is important to keep up with the latest information and resources about how to better manage your psoriasis.

MySkinCareConnection  is here to help. We have tons of resources to share with you about psoriasis ranging from interviews with doctors and patients to lists of psoriasis support groups. We hope that these resources will assist you to becoming a more empowered and knowledgeable patient.

Psoriasis: The Basics

• Psoriasis Introduction

• Symptoms and Tests for Psoriasis

• Ten Things You Need to Know About Psoriasis

• Different Kinds of Psoriasis

For the Newly Diagnosed:

• 3 Tips to Finding an Excellent Dermatologist

• Ten Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed with Psoriasis 

• What to Tell Others About Your Psoriasis

Psoriasis Triggers

• Psoriasis Triggers: Can Beer and Gluten Worsen Psoriasis? 

• Psoriasis Triggers

Managing Your Psoriasis

• 10 Ways to Live Well with Your Psoriasis

• Psoriasis Management: What Your Doctor Wishes You Knew 

• Living with Psoriasis, But Comfortable in My Skin

• Apps to Help You Manage Your Psoriasis 

• Rev Up Your Exercise Routine and Manage Your Psoriasis 

• Summer Psoriasis Smarts: How to Avoid Flares

Psoriasis Symptoms and Co-morbid Conditions

• Psoriasis and Associated Health Risks

• Joint Pain? How to Know if You Have Psoriatic Arthritis 

• Psoriasis and Co-morbid Conditions

• Psoriasis and Pain

Women and Psoriasis

• Pregnancy and Psoriasis

• Make-Up and Psoriasis: You Can Still Feel Pretty and Pampered 

• The Top Five Concerns of Women with Psoriasis: An Interview with Dr. Lawrence Green

Children and Psoriasis

• Kids and Psoriasis: Treatment and Coping Strategies 

• Psoriasis and Children

Coping with Emotions

• Depression and Skin Disorders

• How to Cope with Depression and a Chronic Skin Condition 

• A Patient’s Perspective on How to Cope with Psoriasis 

• Five Socially Stigmatizing Myths about Skin Disease

Celebrities Diagnosed with Psoriasis