In this article, I explain why excessive alcohol consumption may be particularly relevant for people with psoriasis and why limiting or avoiding it may be advisable depending on the individual situation. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that, in...
Learn which lifestyle factors may support psoriasis management and complement the medical treatments used to control the disease. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can have a significant impact on quality of life. Medical treatment remains central...
In this article, I review what we currently know about the factors that may trigger psoriasis flare-ups and how we can try to maintain better disease control. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting millions of people worldwide. Although it is...
One of the questions I am most frequently asked in consultation is how long psoriasis treatments take to work. In this article, I summarise the answer I usually give. I understand the concern and uncertainty that can arise when starting treatment, particularly for a...
Learn how psoriasis can be managed during breastfeeding while protecting both your health and your baby’s wellbeing. A common question among women with psoriasis is whether it is safe to breastfeed while receiving treatment to keep the disease under control. In most...
If you have psoriasis and are considering a tattoo, piercing or microblading, it is understandable to have a number of questions: Could it make my psoriasis worse? Is there a greater risk of psoriasis lesions appearing in the area? Could the tattoo or pigment be...
Dermatologist and researcher specialising in psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases (atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acne, rosacea, etc.).