Psoriasis Videos

There are precursors you can control and a couple you can't when it comes to this joint and skin condition.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Warm weather will bring natural sunlight and humidity, which can be great for psoriasis. But too much of a good thing may also trigger flares.

It can take some time for people to connect their joint problems to their psoriasis, but psoriatic disease is all too real.

Eddie Applegate was happy to have a diagnosis that explained the pain he felt with his condition, but it came with a lot of changes.

Elaine Husni, MD, says as more is learned about the causes of psoriatic disease, treatments that can control and calm the condition will continue to leap forward.

Alisha Marie Bridges was diagnosed with psoriasis at 7 years old, and she was mocked by other children. She has turned something that caused her pain into something she uses to help others.

Tom Garmon has been living with psoriasis for more than 40 years. Watch as he and Jonathan Weiss, MD, discuss his journey.

Andrew checks in with his dermatologist about his patches of dry, flaky skin. Together, they're working to find a treatment that brings relief.

Cracks in your skin can invite bacteria in, but there are several ways to prevent infection and keep the area clean.

The type of fabric you wear and the ingredients in your laundry detergent can make your psoriasis worse.

See how your psoriatic disease plays a huge role with your immune system.

Filling your diet with these foods can help lessen the inflammation caused by psoriatic disease.

Psoriasis can raise your chances of other conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Work with your doctor to not only spot problems early, but maybe prevent them.

Should you switch up your psoriasis treatment when you’re pregnant? Keep both your baby safe and your skin condition in check.

Itchy, painful psoriasis can steal your sleep -- and a lack of shut-eye can make you more likely to have a flare. Put the cycle to rest with this relaxing nighttime routine.

Melissa shares her journey of how she overcame psoriasis.

What areas around your genitals are most prone to an itchy, red rash brought on by psoriasis? Learn what you can do to avoid flares.

A dermatologist offers tips to manage problem areas, what treatments may help, and explains how genital psoriasis differs from regular skin psoriasis.

Aloe gel can take the edge off minor burns and psoriasis flares. Its juice has been cropping up on grocery store shelves. Does this succulent’s healing power live up to the hype?