Scalp psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition, presents unique challenges for maintaining healthy hair and a comfortable scalp. For ... Read More
Psoriasis
Have You Considered Phototherapy for Your Psoriasis?
Though there are different ways to manage your psoriasis, many doctors recommend complementary therapy. That can include taking oral or ... Read More
Are Tattoos Safe For Black Folks with Psoriasis?
Psoriasis patients can get tattoos. Considerations include location and greater risk of problems. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder ... Read More
Is Short Hair Better For Scalp Psoriasis?
If you have Plaque Psoriasis (PsO), you probably already know that it is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease that causes skin cells to shed ... Read More
Should I Use Vaseline For My Psoriasis?
Petroleum jelly, like Vaseline, can help treat and moisturize psoriasis. Here are some other topical treatments you can try instead. Most ... Read More
5 Conditions that LOOK Like Psoriasis, But Aren’t!
A fairly common skin condition that impacts many in the Black community, psoriasis is known for its unsightly red, scaly patches. Worse yet, ... Read More
How to Finally END your Scalp Psoriasis Nightmare
Psoriasis is bad enough, but when it specifically hits your scalp the hardest, it can be more than just an irritation. In Black women ... Read More
Black Folks Are Receiving Delayed Diagnoses: 6 Ways to Advocate for Yourself
In an era where healthcare should be equitable for all, it is disheartening to acknowledge the delayed diagnoses that plague the Black ... Read More
This Black Dermatologist Wants You to Join a Psoriasis Clinical Trial
Dr. Chesahna Kindred is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Kindred Hair & Skin Center in Mariottsville, Maryland. Because ... Read More
Deeper Than the Skin: 3 Ways Psoriasis Can Affect Black Mental Health
Psoriasis is not just a chronic skin condition. It can also have a psychological impact that can feel just as bad, if not worse. This can ... Read More
Does Darker Skin Affect Psoriasis Diagnosis & Treatment Options?
When was the last time you read a psoriasis pamphlet tailored to the Black and brown community? Or how about a time when you watched a ... Read More
A Flare Does Not Mean You’ve Done Something “Wrong”
You Can't Stop The Weather — But You Can Learn To Adjust Your Sails One of the most disheartening parts of dealing with a chronic illness ... Read More