My Story: Living with Psoriasis as a Black Woman

By Michael Gollust

Medically reviewed in December 2021

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

Ways to cope when psoriasis flares suddenly worsen.

Learn about the connection between psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and the different patterns of joint inflammation.

Strategies that can help improve your chances of achieving and maintaining remission.

How cost, side effects, and symptom flares lead people to abandon psoriasis treatment.

How bad habits, major life events and minor injuries can trigger psoriasis.

Taking Charge of Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis