Psoriasis Videos

The pain or shame that comes with flares can be difficult to describe to your doctor. Here’s how to open up and develop that trust with your dermatologist.

Healed lesions may leave dark spots behind. It’s one of the primary reasons people consult their dermatologist.

Psoriasis can pop up in some sensitive areas like your groin, genitals, and armpits. Here’s what your dermatologist will suggest to calm flares.

The inflammation behind psoriasis is caused by an overactive immune system. In addition to scaly skin, it can affect your joints, eyes, kidneys, and more.

Biologics turn off the troublemakers in your immune system that cause psoriasis. See how these drugs work by fooling cells and what kinds are available.

There can be harmful side effects of long-term steroid use, so dermatologists may consider prescribing biologic injections. What are the benefits?

Extra pounds can make your psoriasis worse. But irritated skin can also lead to weight gain. What are you to do?

To treat plaque psoriasis, topicals either soothe inflammation or slow the growth of cells. Maybe you can even consider a combo approach.

Psoriasis may not be obvious on skin of color, and it is often mistaken for conditions like eczema, so dermatologists need to look for other signs.

Allie and Ryan changed their diets and exercise routines to take it easy on their stiff, swollen joints and irritated skin.

The same treatments can have different outcomes, so dermatologists will tailor a treatment program based on how your psoriasis looks.

Choosing a psoriasis treatment may require some trial and error. There are several categories, and then there’s the choice of a cream, ointment, foam, etc.

How do medicated creams soothe your itchy, scaly skin?

With psoriasis, the right diagnosis and treatment is crucial. Why is that not always the case with darker skin?

Doctors brushed off Tamla Bailey’s symptoms, only adding to her frustration. Why did her diagnosis take several years?

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

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

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

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

Take a look at David Brown's journey with psoriasis and how he deals with the condition.

From pink patches with silvery scales to purple ones with gray scales, plaque psoriasis can present differently, depending on skin tone.

Plaque psoriasis looks differently on skin of color. It’s important for dermatologists to know the variations and which treatments work best.

Does plaque psoriasis clear the same on all skin tones? Is it more severe on darker skin? Here’s the skinny on this scaly skin condition.

From social media to support groups, there are so many ways to share your story, which is really “the heart of advocacy,” Melissa Leeolou says.

As a teenager, Ronni Wilson had a doctor tell her that Black people didn’t get psoriasis. So not true! So she charged on in search of real answers.

From depression to isolation, the emotional effects of plaque psoriasis can be serious.

Doesn’t wool and psoriasis just sound like a bad idea? Here’s what should be in your closet – and what shouldn’t – when it comes to dressing comfortably.

Is plaque psoriasis the same as eczema? Does it only affect your skin? Let’s rule out the myths.

Jasmine spent a lot of college hiding out in her dorm room. Her psoriasis made her self-conscious and uncomfortable in her own skin.

Jordan recalls waking up at 12 years old with three huge patches of scalp psoriasis. From then on, he says, decisions revolved around his skin.

More than 7 million Americans grapple with scaly, irritated skin. Which treatments from creams to drugs bring relief?

Who knew things like smoking and strep throat could aggravate your skin condition?

Lori Chang empathizes with her husband, Howard. She knows his severe plaques cause him pain, so she’s learned how to support him best over the years.

Howard Chang shares what calms his severe psoriasis flares, from a daily skin care routine to stress relief. What’s been the biggest game changer for him?

How did Elizabeth go from having 60% of her body covered in painful scales to just one patch on her leg? And what about the sun and surf in Hawaii helped?

“It doesn't have to be my life goal to achieve someone else's beauty expectations,” Elizabeth Sneed says. So she encouraged body positivity in surfing.

The color of your skin may not only affect the appearance of psoriasis, but your quality of care, too.

Psoriatic disease can affect your whole body, so your team of doctors may include a dermatologist, a rheumatologist, or even an occupational therapist.

A healthy diet can go a long way in improving your psoriasis symptoms. Here’s what to keep in mind and in your pantry.

From curtains to bedding, you can add an extra level of protection against psoriasis flares with the fabrics in your home.