Living with Inverse Psoriasis?

Inverse psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis that affects between 3% and 7% of patients with psoriasis. It is often confused with an allergic skin reaction or a fungal infection to the untrained eye. Inverse psoriasis is a painful and uncomfortable form of psoriasis affecting the areas of the body where clothes cover the skin or …

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The Psoriasis Diet – Alkaline Foods Vs Acidic Foods

HOW ACIDITY IN YOUR BODY AFFECTS PSORIASIS AND ECZEMA Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease and having acid forming foods in your diet can lead to many different forms of inflammation.  Foods such as refined sugars, sodas, grains, meats, dairy products and others can make your body more acidic or toxic, causing all sorts of problems …

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6 Spices for Psoriasis

BLACK CUMIN SEEDS (NIGELLA SATIVA) Black cumin seeds are produced by a flowering plant called Nigella sativa. Originally identified in the Middle East, these seeds have a long history of use for medicinal purposes in the Middle East and Asia, particularly Egypt and India. Black cumin seed oil has been shown to improve digestion and protect …

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6 Chemicals To Avoid When Buying Your Skin Care

Your life will most probably include using everyday products like Shampoo and moisturisers, hand, and body washes, washing up products etc. and it is important for you, as a psoriasis or eczema sufferer to check ingredient labels carefully.   This can even include your toothpaste which will most likely contain Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)!  Learning about …

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Talking About Psoriasis

Most people who suffer from psoriasis or severe eczema also suffer the stigma that surrounds these non-contagious diseases.  A survey in America at the Perelman School of Medicine in Pennsylvania was undertaken and over half of those surveyed said they would not date someone who had psoriasis!!  43% of adult psoriasis sufferers said they feel …

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Is Psoriasis Worse In Summer Or In Winter?

Although many people find that the summer months are where they see the most improvement because of the increased exposure to UV light or because of the humidity in the air, others find that their symptoms become much worse with the combination of heat, sweat and the dry itchy skin that comes from sitting in …

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Are Steroids a Good Treatment for Psoriasis?

Steroids are one of the most common treatments for psoriasis.   Created synthetically to replicate the hormones (or steroids) that we produce in our adrenal glands, they are very effective in controlling the inflammation that is typical of psoriasis.   Corticosteroids (as opposed to anabolic steroids which are often illegal) are used extensively as an analgesic (pain …

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M-Folia Shampoo Voted #1 in UK Best Review Guide

If you are looking for natural, effective shampoo and scalp products for psoriasis, eczema or dry, flaky, itchy scalp,  try our M-Folia Shampoo. It has just been voted No 1 for Best Psoriasis Shampoos in 2021 by UK Best Review Guide. M-Folia Conditioner and Scalp Oil are also available for a complete scalp treatment that …

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Psoriasis on the Hands and Feet

PALMOPLANTAR PSORIASIS AND PALMOPLANTAR PUSTULOSIS PALMOPLANTAR PSORIASIS Palmoplantar Psoriasis is a chronic, persistent condition that generally affects the hands and feet.  The name derives from the word Palmo, meaning palm of the hand, and plantar, meaning sole of the foot.    It is quite difficult to treat and can become very debilitating and disabling.  As with …

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The Five Types of Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an auto immune disease that causes the skin cells to reproduce at a rapid rate.   Normal skin cells grow and shed in a one-month cycle but with psoriasis, this process takes place over 2-3 days which subsequently causes thick, itchy, sore and often inflamed patches on the skin and scalp.     The root causes …

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