Learn why psoriasis is a chronic disease and which factors contribute to its long-term nature and should be considered in its management and treatment. Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that affects millions of people worldwide. As a...
People living with both psoriasis and diabetes often have particular concerns, especially when the second condition has only recently been diagnosed. In this article, I answer some of the questions I encounter most frequently and explain the general principles we...
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...
Parents often come to my consultation with concerns about childhood psoriasis and questions about how it should be managed and treated. In this article, I answer some of the questions I encounter most frequently in clinical practice. Psoriasis is a chronic...
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.).
