Psoriasis

Personal Stories

"I've Learned I Don't Have to Apologize for My Psoriasis"

Alisha Bridges once lived in shame about her chronic skin condition, which causes itchy and scaly patches. Now she’s on a mission to educate and empower others living with the autoimmune disease. For Psoriasis Awareness Month, she's sharing her story.

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Feminine-presenting person, with psoriasis on legs, posing in dress outside, Alisha Bridges.

Health & Wellness

4 Things Scientists Now Know About Autoimmune Diseases in Kids

Two experts in the field share the latest understanding and research into conditions like pediatric plaque psoriasis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and pediatric active psoriatic arthritis—diseases that afflict children and can have long-term damaging effects into adulthood if not properly treated.

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Health & Wellness

Winter Skin Know-How: Why Do Psoriasis and Eczema Flare Up in Winter?

Cold temps and dry air can wreak havoc on already stressed skin. For those with certain inflammatory skin diseases, Lloyd S. Miller, M.D., Ph.D., says following a personalized treatment plan is the key to finding more comfort this season.

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Innovation

The Latest Science Behind Caring for Your Skin While on Chemotherapy

Most people know about side effects, like hair loss, that can accompany cancer treatment. But chemotherapy can also impact your skin. Oncodermatologists and Johnson & Johnson scientists looked into how to care for such skin—leading to a new science-backed line of cleansers, moisturizers and balms designed with cancer patients in mind.

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Health & Wellness

4 Truths People Living with Psoriasis Want Everyone to Know

4 Truths People Living With Psoriasis Want Everyone to Know

We asked people living with psoriasis—including Scandal actress Katie Lowes—to tell us what they wish the world knew about the autoimmune disorder in time for Psoriasis Awareness Month.

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