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Managing Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a life-long disease which can be treated or managed but not cured.[1] Although it sounds disheartening, it may not necessarily be so. It is important that you gain control over your symptoms. The words ‘gaining control’ mean that you are able to visibly see clearer skin with the treatment that you are using.[1]

Gaining control over Psoriasis involves 4 steps:

Learn About Triggers

Learn about your triggers and avoid them

Adhere to skin care routine

Adhere to the prescribed skin care routine

Use Prescribed Medicines

Use the medicines as prescribed by your Dermatologist

Healthy Lifestyle

Live a healthy lifestyle

Talk to your Dermatologist
about biologics for clear* skin

*No plaque elevation, erythema or
scaling, hyperpigmentation maybe present.

You may want to read

Gaining control over Psoriasis
Treating Psoriasis
Empowering your Dermatologist conversation

References

  1. American Academy of Dermatology Association. Psoriasis overview Available [Online] at: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/psoriasis/what/overview Accessed on 10 January 2020.

About Psoriasis

What is Psoriasis?
Diagnosed  with Psoriasis
Psoriasis causes and triggers
Decoding causes and triggers
Psoriasis symptoms
Track your symptoms
Psoriasis diagnosis

Managing Psoriasis

Managing your Psoriasis
Gaining control over Psoriasis
Treating Psoriasis
Empowering your Dermatologist conversation

Experiencing joint symptoms

Experiencing joint symptoms
Are you at risk?
Psoriatic Arthritis symptoms
Psoriatic Arthritis diagnosis
Psoriatic Arthritis treatment

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DLQI test
Psoriasis symptom tracker
Psoriasis and COVID-19 toolkit
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