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Kim Kardashian Diagnosed with Psoriasis

Not sure how many of you are “Keeping up with the Kardashians” but in a recent episode, Kim Kardashian goes to the dermatologist for what looks like a rash on her legs. Sister Khloe thinks it is ringworm. It turns out that Kim’s sister is wrong. The dermatologist gives Kim the news that this “rash” is really... Read moreChevron
posted 07/26/2011, comments (0)|
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Kids and Psoriasis: Treatment and Coping Strategies

Psoriasis is challenging at any age, but I've often thought the disease must be especially trying when diagnosed as a child. The red, scaly patches are uncomfortable enough without having to try to explain it to teachers, classmates and friends. And if a child has psoriatic arthritis, there's the potential physical limitations that may occur,... Read moreChevron
posted 06/21/2011, comments (0)|
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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
posted 05/31/2011, comments (0)|
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Psoriasis Triggers

There's no clear-cut answer to why exactly a person has psoriasis, but it is known that both the immune system and genetics are significant factors. When I received my plaque psoriasis diagnosis at age 14, I remember asking my parents if they knew anyone in our family who also had this disease. My mom thought one of her late aunts may have had it,... Read moreChevron
posted 05/25/2011, comments (0)|
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Psoriasis and Associated Health Risks

If your dermatologist is asking more questions about your overall health, and not just about your skin, consider yourself fortunate to have an especially informed doctor. I'm thankful to have found my dermatologist, who understands that psoriasis often is linked with other health risks.   Thanks in part to study findings published within the... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2011, comments (0)|
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