Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis - Some facts

Psoriasis

Psoriasis and smoking

It has been well documented that smoking is a bad habit, which can cause serious risks to your health; including disease to the heart and circulation …

Psoriasis in Children

Numerous studies in adults have shown that patients with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk of developing a variety of metabolic…

Psoriasis in Older People

Changes in the skin

Skin aging is a natural part of growing old. Certain factors can contribute to the speed of skin aging – too much sunlight,…

Psoriasis on Hands and Feet

Appearance and Types

The appearance of psoriasis on the hands and feet can manifest themselves as cracks, blistering and swelling.

Chronic Plaque…

Psoriasis Triggers

Although the underlying cause of psoriasis stems from your body's immune system, the trigger factors that can make it worse or cause flare-ups…

Psoriasis, Body Piercing and Tattoos

Tattoos

A tattoo is when a permanent mark is made on the skin by using a needle or similar device to insert a coloured ink or dye, in order to create …

Psoriatic Arthritis and the eyes

Uveitis

Uveitis means inflammation of the uvea. This can affect the iris (iritis), ciliary body (cyclitis) or the choroid (choroiditis). Symptoms…

Questions and Answers

Q. I have been told that although the arthritis is connected to psoriasis, if you can get rid of the psoriasis it does not follow the arthritis will…

Quick Questions

What causes psoriasis?
Although the exact cause is still unknown, some people are more likely to develop psoriasis than others. Psoriasis has a…

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