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
Psoriasis
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
This 3-Step Routine Helps Control Post-Workout Psoriasis Flare-ups
Regular exercise is a great way to keep stress at bay and weight in check, both of which may help control psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin ... Read More
Prevent a Psoriasis Outbreak by Identifying These Surprising Triggers
A psoriasis outbreak can happen at any moment, and it can be stressful going about your regular scheduled day to all of a sudden developing ... Read More
How to Care for Cracked and Bleeding Psoriasis Skin
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause patches of red, dry, itchy skin, known as ... Read More