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My story: living with psoriasis as a Black woman

Updated on October 23, 2024

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

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Up-Close With Psoriasis

A virtual look at how psoriasis affects the body, with insights from doctors and patients.
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How psoriasis is diagnosed differently in skin of color

Because psoriasis is easier to diagnose in lighter skin, it can be misdiagnosed in skin of color.
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One-to-one: psoriasis in the summer

Are you craving to soak up the summer sunshine? Dermatologist Dr. Doris Day has advice for you on what sunscreen to wear to protect yourself from premature skin aging, skin cancer, and psoriasis flare-ups.
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Foods that could make your psoriasis worse

You might want to rethink hitting happy hour.

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Drinking alcohol, being overweight and 3 other psoriasis risk factors

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