Month: July 2024

If you have psoriasis and allergies, maybe you’ve wondered if your allergy flares make your skin condition worse.There’s no need to guess: Doctors and researchers haven’t found links between the two problems. Here, four experts break down both conditions and explain what can trigger them.Although psoriasis and allergies both involve your immune system, the causes… […]

Steven Siracuse was about 19 years old when his psoriasis got bad. Rash-like patches showed up on his elbows, forearms, knees, calves, and scalp. A college freshman at the time, he covered up in long-sleeve shirts to avoid questions and stares. He also used steroid creams that didn’t help.Now, more than 10 years later, his… […]

Joni Kazantzis was 15 years old when she woke up one morning covered with red, scaly spots that looked a lot like chickenpox. It happened overnight, so her mother thought it may have been an allergic reaction. But within the same week, she got a diagnosis: guttate psoriasis. That’s a type of psoriasis that shows… […]

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that flows through your bloodstream. You’re at risk for a heart attack or stroke if your cholesterol numbers aren’t good. Statins might help. That’s a class of drugs designed to lower your body’s level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol.While statins have a lot of… […]

Psoriasis is a common skin disease that can affect different parts of your body, including your face. It causes red, scaly patches that might be worse for a few weeks or months or less noticeable at times.Some people with the condition choose to cover their psoriasis with makeup. While some doctors suggest you avoid makeup… […]