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Psoriasis Trivia

Do you, or someone you love, have psoriasis? How much do you really know about the condition? If you’re a woman, are you more likely to develop psoriasis? Are you up-to-date on the latest therapies? Ever heard of Koebner’s phenomenon? Test your psoriasis IQ.

Causes and triggers of psoriasis

A variety of things may trigger the onset of psoriasis or make it worse. Are there things you should try to avoid to prevent a flare-up? Is your blood pressure medication affecting your psoriasis? Should you try sunbathing? Read on to find out.

Treating psoriasis

What does UVB phototherapy mean? Is methotrexate safe during pregnancy? Can vitamin D treat psoriasis? Learn more about some of the medications, issues, and side effects of treating psoriasis.

New and interesting alternatives

There are lots of new and alternative treatments being used to treat psoriasis. Some have evidence to back them up, and some don’t.

Who gets psoriasis?

If you have a child with psoriasis, will your other children also develop it? Where in the world does psoriasis most commonly occur? How common is psoriasis?