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Psoriasis

Current topics:

• - What is it really like to live with Psoriasis?
  Hi Carenity Members, I am hoping that the community here at Carenity with Psoriasis will use this forum to post what life is really like when living it with Psoriasis? Please post your story about
• - Stares and rude remarks? How do you handle it?
  Unfortunately, those with psoriasis may receive rude remarks and/or stares because of the condition of the skin. And, sadly, a large percentage of the public is not aware of the condition and symptoms
• - When were you diagnosed with Psoriasis? Did your doctor explain to you the condition?
  Hi everyone... I have been diagnosed with plaque psoriasis for almost 2.5 years; however, I still feel kind of confused about the whole thing... when my doctor diagnosed me, I felt like I was bugging

Current topics:

• - Help - I have tried everything and on 3rd biologic, but nothing is working
  I've tried everything & am on my 3rd different biologic but nothing has worked!  I've lost so much hair I actually ordered a wig.  My face is having a burn like reaction that is red & feels like it'
• - Have you tried Phototherapy or light therapy? Share your experience
  Hello everyone, A treatment that is often not discussed or known is phototherapy or also known as light therapy.It involves using ultraviolate light to the skin on a consistent basis. Treatments are
• - Making packaging more patient-friendly
  Hi, I was wondering if biologic treatments (Humira, Cosentyx, Stelara, Cimzia, etc) are really patient-friendly. I mean, Humira includes alcohol preps inside their 'kit', which is quite helpful, whil

Current topics:

• - Do you take any actions, treatments, etc. to prevent liver disease?
  Did you know that having psoriasis can increase the risk for developing liver disease; being diagnosed also with psoriatic arthritis increases this risk. Do you take any preventative actions, medicat
• - Psoriasis Triggers! Share
  Hello I am interested in hearing more from you all as to the triggers you deal with, sine triggers are different in everyone. Perhaps through each of sharing those that we know, we can all try to exc

Current topics:

• - Preventing Psoriasis with Vanilla Extract
  Small amounts of artificial vanilla extract, also known as vanillin, are in a wide range of products, from baked goods to perfumes. But vanillin's versatility doesn't stop there. In a recent mouse stu
• - The Newest Psoriasis Treatments Will Have You Wearing Short Sleeves Again
  While there is still no cure for psoriasis, new treatments now allow millions of people who live with this inflammatory skin condition to sport short sleeves once again. One expert even called it "the