Conception, pregnancy and psoriasis
For the most part, people who have psoriasis go through the childbearing phase of their lives just like other people. Psoriasis, in and of itself, does not affect the reproductive system of a woman or a man. Although some women report their ... [... more]
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National Psoriasis Foundation: About psoriasis-for teens
Psoriasis can be difficult emotionally and physically, but it doesn't have to get the best of you. Check out the pages within this section of the National Psoriasis Foundation Web site to learn how to deal with the disease. Learn how psoriasis ... [... more]
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Social factors
Psoriasis has a physical impact on the skin, but it also affects people's feelings, behaviors and experiences. It is important to recognize and acknowledge the social effects of psoriasis in order to cope with the disease. Not all people react ... [... more]
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Physician Directory
Choosing a doctor is an important part of treating your psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. Before you use our Physician Directory, we recommend that you visit the You and your doctor section, where you will find useful information and things ... [... more]
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The role of genetics in psoriasis
Genes hold the key to understanding how the immune system becomes activated in people who have psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. When a specific gene is found to be linked to psoriasis, researchers work to determine what the gene does under ... [... more]
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Topical treatments
Today, there are many different treatments to help control psoriasis. Some can be found over the counter at a drugstore, while others require a prescription from your doctor. No single treatment works for everyone. The goal is to find a treatment ... [... more]
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Psoriasis treatment
While little scientific research on psoriasis and diet has taken place historically, the National Psoriasis Foundation hears a number of claims and theories about the effects of particular diets, foods and dietary supplements on psoriasis. The ... [... more]
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What can I do to make my psoriasis less noticeable?
People are curious when they see something different, especially on your skin. You have many choices about how to react to their curiosity. You may choose to ignore their attention, or you can explain that psoriasis is a skin disease that is not ... [... more]
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About psoriatic arthritis
Stiffness, pain, throbbing, swelling and tenderness in one or more joints Nail changes-for example, the nail separates from the nail bed and/or becomes pitted and mimics fungus infections The disease can develop in a joint after an injury and may ... [... more]
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Immune system involvement
In 1979, researchers coincidentally found that a drug-cyclosporine-that suppresses the immune system in bone marrow transplant patients also cleared psoriasis. Since then, psoriasis has been widely accepted as a disease that is involved with the ... [... more]
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Psoriasis treatment
Read physician-reviewed descriptions of new and current psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis treatments, including biologics and alternatives, at the National Psoriasis Foundation Treatments section. Corticosteroids, ordinarily called "steroids," . [... more]
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Living with psoriasis
Learn about the possible causes and symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and view images of the diseases at the National Psoriasis Foundation Facts section. Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis can raise difficult issues in the workplace. ... [... more]
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