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Psoriasis Management: What Your Dermatologist Wishes You Knew

The relationship you have with your dermatologist is a pretty important one when you've got a chronic disease like psoriasis. While you may go months without seeing your doctor, a flare or other change in your health could mean more frequent visits to discuss treatment options.   But even if you feel super good about working with your... Read moreChevron
posted 06/16/2011, comments (0)|
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Scalp Psoriasis: How to Treat this Tricky Area

When my scalp psoriasis has been at its worse, I know this for sure: avoiding wearing black, or any dark-colored clothing for that matter, is wise. White flakes covering my shoulders and back, after all, isn't a look I'll ever be going for. If you're like me and have scalp psoriasis, you probably can relate. You also know how itchy and downright... Read moreChevron
posted 06/09/2011, comment (1)|
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I am a mom to a son who has chronic skin allergies and eczema
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Younger Looking Skin: Dermatologist Tips on Slowing Down the Aging Process

Maybe you are at the age when you are beginning to look into ways to keep your skin looking younger. Or at the very least you might be thinking about protecting your skin from any further damage. We can’t do anything about growing older but the good news is that there is a lot we can do to keep our skin looking healthy and young. We have... Read moreChevron
posted 05/31/2011, comments (0)|
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How to Identify Your Rosacea Triggers

Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder which causes inflammation of the facial area including the cheeks, nose chin, forehead, or eyelids. It can appear that you are flushed or blushing. In other cases acne-like skin eruptions may occur. Some rosacea sufferers experience pain, burning, and swelling of affected skin areas. The severity of this skin... Read moreChevron
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Working Toward a Cure: New Psoriasis Bill Introduced in Congress

For those of us living with psoriasis, or who have a loved one with this disease, there's exciting news coming out of Washington, D.C. about efforts to find a cure.   The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Research, Cure, and Care Act of 2011 (PPARCCA), spearheaded by the National Psoriasis Foundation and its advocates, was introduced in... Read moreChevron
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