Learn what the scientific evidence says about the relationship between scalp psoriasis and hair loss, together with practical advice for looking after your scalp and hair. Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that can affect different areas of...
Swimming can be a very beneficial form of exercise for people with psoriasis, although chlorine may irritate the skin in some cases. In this article, I provide practical advice for swimming in pools and the sea while looking after your skin. Swimming is a form of...
During the summer, some people with psoriasis notice an improvement in their skin when they spend time at the beach. There is a widespread belief that sunlight and seawater are always beneficial for psoriasis, but the reality is more nuanced. In this article, I look...
Learn at what age psoriasis commonly develops and which factors may help explain its onset at different stages of life. Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that can affect people of any age. Its onset is often described as having two main age...
Learn about the association between gum health, psoriasis and periodontitis, and why looking after both oral and skin health is important. For many years, psoriasis was considered primarily a dermatological disease. We now understand that it is a chronic...
Learn why people with psoriasis have a higher prevalence of fatty liver disease and why a comprehensive approach should take this association into account. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting millions of people worldwide. However, its clinical...
Dermatologist and researcher specialising in psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases (atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acne, rosacea, etc.).
