Skin Health
A comprehensive overview of different skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and chronic hives, ways to distinguish them from each other, and treatment options. Inspiring personal stories from patient experts on living with a visible illness.
Living Well with Eczema
"I was feeling incremental losses in my quality of life."
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Psoriasis: How Long Will It Take to Feel Better?
From ultraviolet therapy to creams, Tracy Davenport offers guidelines on how long it will take to feel better from psoriasis.
Eczema Close Up: Myths and Uncommon Complications
Rachel Zohn highlights some of the unexpected but often serious complications that are connected to the condition and some pervasive myths.
How Dry Am I? How Weather Affects Your Psoriasis
Stephanie Stephens highlights the research on how weather affects psoriasis, including humidity and sun exposure.
Why Minorities Don't Participate in Psoriasis Studies
Persons of color have unique psoriasis needs. If they are not accessed in clinical trials, then we will continue to be at the short end of finding a successful treatment for our diseases. Learn more.
10 Seasonal Foods to Benefit Your Skin and Eczema
Patient expert Ashley Wall compiles a list of 10 foods that benefit skin and eczema in the fall and winter months.
Managing Psoriasis Naturally: An Interview With Patient Advocate John Redfern
Lowering stress, eating the right foods, and getting sunshine are just three ways patient advocate John Redfern keeps his psoriasis at bay. Here’s an interview with the creator of Smart Psoriasis Diet.
Even Your Doctor Might Not Understand Chronic Hives
Despite comprehensive testing, doctors are unable to determine the cause of chronic hives 80 to 90 percent of the time. The good news is chronic hives is less difficult to manage now compared to 20 years ago. The key is knowing your trigger points.
Red Flags Signaling an Eczema Flare-Up
Stress, pet dander, and countless other factors can trigger a flare. Arm yourself with information.
Psoriasis: 9 Ways to Cope With Body Image Issues
How we feel when we look in the mirror can impact our mental health, relationships, and careers.
Psoriasis and Flu: Some Helpful Tips
Flu can increase the risk of flares, but some simple steps can help you keep psoriasis in check.
Featured Collections
Managing Metastatic Melanoma
Fear is a natural response to a metastatic melanoma diagnosis. Our experts share how to avoid overwhelm and advocate for the best care possible — whether you're a patient or caregiver.
Living Well with Chronic Hives
Personal stories and the latest knowledge from experts about life with chronic idiopathic urticaria, including symptoms, treatment options, and how to thrive in daily life.
Managing Psoriasis
How do you find love with psoriasis? How do you handle awkward questions or assumption? It all comes down to self confidence, our patient experts say. Here's how to boost yours.
Meet the Experts
Eileen Bailey
Health WriterEileen Bailey is an award-winner author of six books on health and parenting. She specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Sexual Health, Skin Care, Psoriasis and Skin Cancer.
Alisha Bridges
Patient ExpertPublic speaker and award-winning writer and community advocate. She has lived and thrived with psoriasis for over two decades.
Casey Nilsson
Patient ExpertCasey Nilsson, an award-winning journalist based in Providence, Rhode Island, writes about autoimmune disease for HealthCentral.
Health News
Do Weather Changes Cause Chronic Hives?
Here's what you should know about heat hives, cold-induced urticaria and other ways that weather changes can cause flare-ups.
A New Wrinkle in Human Anatomy
Researchers at the NYU School of Medicine in New York City have identified a previously unknown feature of the human body called the interstitium. According to this research, layers of the body below the skin’s surface; lining the digestive tract, lu...
Young Adults Aren't Heeding Tanning Warnings
Millennials – people born between 1981 and 1996 – are largely uninformed about the sun safety and sunscreen recommendations and continue to tan despite warnings about skin cancer risk.