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Psoriasis Resource Page

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Psoriasis is a chronic genetic skin disease where skin cells mature much faster than normal (in 3 to 4 days instead of 28 to 30) and instead of falling off, the cells layer on top of each other. To learn more about psoriasis, please view the resources below:

EMPOWHER BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON PSORIASIS

Psoriasis Definition and Overview

“Is it Psoriasis or Eczema?” March 14, 2010

DEALING WITH PSORIASIS

“Psoriasis and Quality of Life,” May 4, 2010

VIDEO: “Jackie Warner Advocates for Women with Psoriasis,” June 1, 2010

“LeAnn Rimes Brings Battle with Psoriasis to Center Stage,” April 24, 2010

VIDEO: “’Top Model’ CariDee English Shares Her Lifelong Battle with Psoriasis,” April 6, 2010

Cost of Psoriasis Drugs Rising Faster Than Others,” January 18, 2010

TREATMENT OF PSORIASIS

“Newer Drug More Effective in Psoriasis Treatment,” January 13, 2010

“Methotrexate: What You Need to Know about this Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug,” May 25, 2010

“Why Take Fish Oil?” June 8, 2010

"Dead Sea Salt Treatments for Psoriasis", July 19, 2010

9 Skin Treatment Centers for Psoriasis, Eczema and Other Conditions", July 21, 2010

“Fish Oil and Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids-What are They and How Can They Help Us?” April 16, 2010

“UVB Light for Psoriasis: Home Treatment is an Option,” May 13, 2009

“Psoriasis Drug Could Raise Risk of Cancer: FDA,” June 16, 2008

OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES AND LINKS

National Psoriasis Foundation

“Report on the Psycho-Social Impacts of Psoriasis,” National Psoriasis Foundation, 2009

The Psoriasis Association

International Federation of Psoriasis Associations

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