Psoriasis shouldn’t be all you see when you look at yourself. Yes, parts of your skin might be red and scaly, but that’s not all there is to your appearance. Don’t let psoriasis wreck your self-image. Take these 8 tips for taking care of your body and looking your best ›
When you love body art, you see skin as a canvas—but what if psoriasis is in the picture? Some people with this skin condition do get tattoos. But if you're thinking about taking that step, having psoriasis means there are extra factors to consider.
Get full story ›Dating can be nerve-wracking for anyone—and having psoriasis just gives you one more thing to be nervous about. Maybe you’re concerned that your date will be turned off by how your skin looks. Or perhaps you worry that you’ll be rejected because your date fears catching the disease.
Unfortunately, some people let such concerns stand in their way. In a survey by the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) of 426 people with psoriasis, about one-third said they limited dating or intimacy because of their skin condition.
Get advice for navigating relationship waters ›Reference: Skin, Hair and Nails section on Better Medicine
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