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    Relief for Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

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    Moderate to Severe Psoriasis and Your Health

    Psoriasis isn’t just a skin disease. It can affect your organs, your body’s systems, and even your emotions.

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    Myths and Facts

    Separate the rumors from the facts with this helpful guide on what is true and what isn't about psoriasis.

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    Phototherapy Treatment

    There are three main types of light therapy used to soothe dry, scaly skin.

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    How to Stop the Itch

    Put an end to the itch-scratch cycle. The key is to treat your psoriasis and keep your skin moisturized.

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    The Truth About Home Remedies for Your Skin

    Which at-home treatments work best to soothe psoriasis flares?

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    Tips for Boosting Your Energy

    It’s normal to feel sleepy with psoriasis. But there are many things you can do to combat the mental and physical tiredness from your condition.

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    Getting Better Sleep

    The itching, pain, and depression associated with psoriasis can all rob you of a good night’s rest. What changes can help?

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    Is Your Treatment Working?

    Here's how to tell if your psoriasis treatment is meeting the requirements it should or if it's time to try something else.

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    What to Consider About Treatment

    Before deciding on a treatment plan, your doctor will ask some important questions, including how much of your body is affected.

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    When Creams Aren't Enough

    Systemic treatments can be more effective and convenient than topical psoriasis creams.

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    Get Control of the Pain

    Psoriasis can cause varying levels of pain for some people. Here’s a look at how you can manage them.

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    Soothe Severe Cases

    How do severe psoriasis symptoms differ from mild or moderate ones, and what are the four categories of treatments?

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    What’s Down the Road in Remedies?

    Here are the latest recommendations by doctors to treat psoriasis that span into a new era of medicine.

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    Foods to Eat

    Learn if there are certain foods that could improve your psoriasis or if there are diets that could be making your skin condition worse.

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    Stress Relief Can Also Calm Your Skin

    Stress can trigger a psoriasis flare, so take a beat and practice good self-care.

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    Special Nail Care

    Funky nails aren’t necessarily a fungus. What are the signs you have nail psoriasis? And what makes nails stronger and healthier?

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    Pull Together a Strong Network for Support

    It's important to surround yourself with a strong network of those who are on your side when going through treatment for psoriasis.

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    Beauty Hacks to Start Your Day Right

    Follow these beauty tips for gently covering up your psoriasis flare-ups to help you move through your day with more confidence.

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    Treat Your Skin's Cracks and Bleeding

    Fissures, or patches of skin that crack open due to psoriasis, can be painful. Here’s how to seal them and protect your skin.

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    How to Hide the Flares on Your Legs

    When psoriasis shows up on your legs, here are some tips and tricks to cover it up and keep it under wraps.

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    When Your Psoriasis Is in Tough Places

    Psoriasis can pop up almost anywhere including your hands, feet, lips, and scalp. Here's how to treat it.

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    How Biologics Work

    Scientists can use living cells grown in a lab to make powerful drugs to calm psoriasis symptoms.

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    Makeup Cover-Up Tips

    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.

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    Scalp Care

    From drugstore buys to in-office treatments, these treatments may help your dry, flaky scalp.

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    Are Your Clothes Making It Worse?

    The type of fabric you wear and the ingredients in your laundry detergent can make your psoriasis worse.

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    When the Seasons Change

    The change in seasons may have something to do with the severity of your psoriasis. What can you do when your condition flares?

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