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Smile bright: Navigating dental care with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

Living with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (PsA) comes with its unique challenges, and believe it or not, your oral health is one of them. But don't worry – with the right knowledge and care, you can keep your smile as bright as ever. Let's dive into what you need to know about managing your dental health while dealing with these conditions.

Is she more likely to have Psa because of me?

I've had Psoriasis since 1984( 26 years old). I was diagnosed with Psa around 15 years ago,and have been on medication since,and looked after by a lovely Rheumatology consultant. I'm sort of stable,but I wanted to ask how I can help my daughter? she has little patches of Psoriasis, and is basically showing all the symptoms of Psa that I have. But…

Living with scalp psoriasis: Tips for managing the itch

If you’ve ever had an itchy scalp, you know how uncomfortable it can be. But for those of us with scalp psoriasis, the itchiness is just the beginning. This autoimmune condition causes skin cells to multiply too quickly, leading to redness, scaling, and intense itching. Over the years, I’ve learned how to manage it, and here are some tips that…

Psoriasis and beard hair

I'm writing to ask about a psoriasis symptom that I haven't seen discussed online. I have been diagnosed with psoriasis, and I have patches on my scalp, chest, and elbows. But I have also noticed that I appear to have psoriasis in my beard as well. Not the skin underneath my beard, the beard hair itself.

Unfortunately I cannot attach photos…

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