My Story: Living with Psoriasis as a Black Woman

Written by Michael Gollust. Medically reviewed in August 2023 by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.

Ayesha, a psoriasis patient, has learned to manage her condition through years of flare-ups.

You might want to rethink hitting happy hour.

This autoimmune disease may be confused with other skin problems.

Ayesha, a psoriasis patient and healthcare advocate, helps others with tips learned from her healthcare journey.

Because psoriasis is easier to diagnose in lighter skin, it can be misdiagnosed in skin of color.

Taking Charge of Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis