My story: living with psoriasis as a Black woman

Written by Michael Gollust. Medically reviewed in February 2024 by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.

Updated on October 23, 2024

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

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

Approximately 30 percent of psoriasis patients develop psoriatic arthritis. Learn what the symptoms look and feel like.

Women of color often have hurdles to overcome within their individual healthcare journey.

You might want to rethink hitting happy hour.

Taking Charge of Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis