Psoriasis Videos
- Caring for Your Psoriasis Patches in Warm Weather
Warm weather will bring natural sunlight and humidity, which can be great for psoriasis. But too much of a good thing may also trigger flares.
- Adjusting to Life With Psoriatic Disease
Eddie Applegate was happy to have a diagnosis that explained the pain he felt with his condition, but it came with a lot of changes.
- The Rapid Growth in Psoriatic Disease Treatments
Elaine Husni, MD, says as more is learned about the causes of psoriatic disease, treatments that can control and calm the condition will continue to leap forward.
- Manage Psoriasis Patches in Uncomfortable Places
Psoriasis can pop up in some sensitive areas like your groin, genitals, and armpits. Here’s what your dermatologist will suggest to calm flares.
- Hairstyle Tips for Severe Scalp Psoriasis
The key is to style without scraping or scratching your scalp. Here are a few dos and don’ts when it comes to caring for and concealing your psoriasis flares.
- Creative Ways to Cover Psoriasis Flares
From clothing to makeup, here are some clever ways to conceal your scaly, red skin.
- Inside the Visit: Psoriatic Disease
Tom Garmon has been living with psoriasis for more than 40 years. Watch as he and Jonathan Weiss, MD, discuss his journey.
- Advocating for Women and People of Color
Alisha Marie Bridges was diagnosed with psoriasis at 7 years old, and she was mocked by other children. She has turned something that caused her pain into something she uses to help others.
- What to Consider When Treating Psoriasis
Before deciding on a treatment plan, your doctor will ask some important questions, including how much of your body is affected.
- Inside the Visit: Psoriasis
Andrew checks in with his dermatologist about his patches of dry, flaky skin. Together, they're working to find a treatment that brings relief.
- Infection Prevention for Psoriasis
Cracks in your skin can invite bacteria in, but there are several ways to prevent infection and keep the area clean.
- How to Treat Cracked and Bleeding Psoriasis Patches
Step-by-step instructions on how to care for cracked, bleeding skin, from cleaning to covering the cut.
- How Clothing Can Affect Psoriasis
The type of fabric you wear and the ingredients in your laundry detergent can make your psoriasis worse.
- Phototherapy Treatment for Psoriasis
There are three main types of light therapy used to soothe dry, scaly skin.
- Makeup Cover-Up Tips for Psoriasis
Want to cover patches of dry skin? Have redness? Afraid of a reaction to products? Here's a good start to your psoriasis-friendly makeup routine.
- How Biologics Treat Psoriasis
Scientists can use living cells grown in a lab to make powerful drugs to calm psoriasis symptoms.
- Psoriasis Flares and the Changing Seasons
The change in seasons may have something to do with the severity of your psoriasis. What can you do when your condition flares?
- Treatments for Scalp Psoriasis
From drugstore buys to in-office treatments, these treatments may help your dry, flaky scalp.
- What Is Psoriatic Disease?
See how your psoriatic disease plays a huge role with your immune system.
- Best Foods to Eat
Filling your diet with these foods can help lessen the inflammation caused by psoriatic disease.
- How Biologic Injections Work
Using a great analogy, dermatologist Jamie Weisman explains how biologics target a specific protein and stop extra skin cells from growing.
- Injection Tips to Treat More Severe Cases
Your dermatologist may suggest injections, a more aggressive treatment for moderate to severe cases of psoriasis. But what if needles make you squeamish?
- How Biologics Treat Severe Psoriasis
How can an infusion or injection stop the cycle of inflammation?
- The Connection Between Psoriasis and Other Diseases
Psoriasis can raise your chances of other conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Work with your doctor to not only spot problems early, but maybe prevent them.
- Safely Manage Your Psoriasis During Pregnancy
Should you switch up your psoriasis treatment when you’re pregnant? Keep both your baby safe and your skin condition in check.
- Your Nighttime Skin Care Routine for Psoriasis
Itchy, painful psoriasis can steal your sleep -- and a lack of shut-eye can make you more likely to have a flare. Put the cycle to rest with this relaxing nighttime routine.
- My Life With Psoriasis: A Ballerina’s Story
Melissa shares her journey of how she overcame psoriasis.
- Self-Care Tips for Facial Psoriasis
Your daily skin care plan doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn a few tips to tame flares around your face.
- Tips to Safely Remove Psoriasis Scales
You can remove the silvery white scales that appear on psoriasis patches at home.
- Living With Genital Psoriasis
A dermatologist offers tips to manage problem areas, what treatments may help, and explains how genital psoriasis differs from regular skin psoriasis.
- What Is Genital Psoriasis?
What areas around your genitals are most prone to an itchy, red rash brought on by psoriasis? Learn what you can do to avoid flares.
- The Truth About Aloe
Aloe gel can take the edge off minor burns and psoriasis flares. Its juice has been cropping up on grocery store shelves. Does this succulent’s healing power live up to the hype?
- Shampoo Tips for Scalp Psoriasis
What kinds of shampoo should you use if psoriasis leaves your scalp dry and scaly?
- Ways to Reduce Stress When You Have Psoriasis
When your stress level rises, so does the chance of a psoriasis flare. Try out a few ways to keep yourself, and your skin, calm.
- Control Causes of Psoriasis Flares
In order to prevent flare-ups, you need to know the triggers. Whether it’s an infection, stress, or the weather, here’s how to keep your skin in good shape.
- Yoga and Meditation for Psoriasis
Practicing mindfulness might not be the first psoriasis treatment you consider, but it can help you dodge triggers and enhance your mood.
- How to Sleep Well With Psoriasis
A good night’s sleep with psoriasis can be tough, but there are ways to avoid triggers that keep you awake.
- Preparing for Bath Time With Psoriasis
A warm bath may be the answer to flaky, irritated skin caused by psoriasis.
- Home Treatments for Psoriasis
Along with medication, there are plenty of ways to soothe itchy, dry skin from the comfort of your home.
- Have Psoriasis? Protect Your Heart
This inflammatory disease can affect more than just your skin. Follow these tips to protect your ticker.
- OTC vs. Prescription Topicals
By the time you see a dermatologist, you may have already tried several drugstore moisturizers. So what prescriptions are available?
- Makeup Cover-Up Tips
You can still wear makeup when you have psoriasis. See how to look great without irritating your symptoms.
- Phototherapy Treatment
See why phototherapy, or "light therapy," might ease your psoriasis if the medicine you put on your skin doesn't help.