Coronavirus (COVID-19)

There has been some reporting about whether it is safe to take ibuprofen if you have contact with Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Published today the Government response regarding ibuprofen use and Coronavirus (COVID-19) is:

"There is currently no strong evidence that ibuprofen can make Coronavirus (COVID-19) worse."

"Until we have more information, take…

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Management of rheumatology patients

Clinical guide for the management of rheumatology patients during the Coronavirus pandemic

This guidance on patients with rheumatological conditions is now on the NHS England website, with more information about risk levels for different conditions and medication.

The guidance puts psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients in the high (H) increased (I)…

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Psoriasis and increased risk of migraine

In recent years, several large studies have found an association between psoriasis and migraine.  This is perhaps not entirely surprising, given that both conditions share several underlying mechanisms, connected with inflammation.  But how strong is the relationship and what implications does this have for the management of psoriatic patients? 

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All in the mind - psoriasis and depression

It is well known that depression is common in those with psoriasis.  In fact, of all conditions that co-occur with psoriasis, depression is the most common, affecting up to 80% of patients with the condition1,2. Depression not only makes life miserable for sufferers; it increases the risk of psoriatic arthritis and worsens treatment outcomes and…

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