Itching, pain, and other symptoms can lead to sleep problems when you have psoriasis. When you are unable to get a good night’s sleep regularly, this can have effects on your body physically and mentally. In fact, poor sleep quality can raise your risk of having other diseases or conditions that can occur with psoriasis, known as comorbidities. Improving your sleep quality and finding effective psoriasis treatments can help you reduce your risk of these comorbidities. Common Sleep Problems with Psoriasis Sleep problems are a common occurrence in people who have psoriasis. A study published in Reumatologia found that 57.7 percent of patients with...

  Psoriasis sufferers feel a special kind of dread around the holidays and it's called: The Holiday Photo The group selfies with your colleagues all gussied up for the office holiday party. The tag-football team photo with your family at Thanksgiving. The close-up of you and your significant other under the mistletoe. The surprise engagement and the photo of your hands as he slips a gorgeous ring on your finger. You have a default pose of course. Just the right angle that hides your current flare-up. But sometimes? The angle is so awkward it looks like you're being held hostage....

  Alisha Bridges has lived and thrived with psoriatic disease for over two decades. She is a blogger and health advocate who strives to inspire others with her story of living with a chronic condition. She shares insights and helpful tips from her experiences and holistic approaches to help manage her chronic condition.  Many of us living with psoriasis do so in shame. The itchy, flaky, inflamed spots are embarrassing enough to cause depression, isolation, and anxiety. Have you ever felt alone with your condition, as if no one around you understands the negative impact psoriasis causes in your life? There...