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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8 Skin and Makeup Products That Won't Inflame Sensitive Skin
Got hives? These creams, powders, and potions let skin heal — not irritate it further.
9 Sneaky Signs You May Have Psoriasis
How can you tell if the thick red, scaly, itchy patches of skin appearing on your body are signs of psoriasis? The signs can be sneaky. We help you figure it all out.
Using a Daily Skin Moisturizer Could Protect You From Diseases Like Alzheimer’s, Diabetes
A new study out of the University of California at San Francisco found that older adults who used a skin cream twice a day for a month had lower levels of inflammation throughout their bodies. Here’s what you need to know.
Hide Your Eczema, or Share it With the World?
Eczema advocate Ashley Wall on why documenting your chronic skin condition might lift your spirits, help others, and even help you better manage flares.
Celebrities Talking Psoriasis: Do They Raise Awareness or Reinforce Stigma?
Patient Advocate Alisha Bridges appreciates hearing about psoriatic disease on a bigger stage — but is it enough to help viewers truly relate?
My Daily Routine to Manage Psoriasis
Over the years, I’ve identified what I need to do for my skin daily to help manage the disease. Here’s what my typical daily psoriasis routine looks like.
Managing Hives in the Workplace
Feeling your best while on the job is vital when it comes to your efficiency, rapport with clients and coworkers, and the ability to stay focused.
10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty Putting Yourself First
Did you know self care is one of the best ways you can keep depression, inflammation, resentment, and other psoriatic disease complications at bay?
Top Skincare Products for Your Face and Body
There's a plethora of products that help with moisturizing. But which should you choose for your skin when living with psoraisis? Here are psoriasis advocate Sabrina Skiles' recommendations.
Want More Psoriatic Disease Research? Here's How to Advocate to Congress
Psoriasis advocate Sabrina Skiles shares how to prepare, what not to do, and how to make the most of your time on Capitol Hill.
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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.