Welcome to More than Psoriasis. If you are living with psoriasis, or you are close to someone who does, then this site has been created especially for you. Psoriasis is a challenging condition to live with, no matter how mild or severe the symptoms, but it doesn't have to stop you from leading the life you choose.

We'll give you clear facts and practical advice so you can understand your psoriasis and manage it in the most effective way... for you and your life. Whatever concerns or questions you have about the condition and your choice of management we'll try to answer it here. However, if what you are looking for is not within this site, then additional support and information can be gained from visiting your healthcare professional; general practitioner, dermatologist or local nurse. There's also inspirational stuff here too: click on the links to get tips on minimising the impact of psoriasis on work, relationships or family life; information on general lifestyle advice, or why not click on a vodcast and hear what other people living with psoriasis have to say about their condition: you can start by listening to "Claire's" story.

Work

Whatever your job, you’ll share an understanding that psoriasis poses its own separate challenges in the workplace. Stress, tiredness and the work environment can affect everyone during a typical working week but when you have psoriasis it can also be the trigger for a flare-up.

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Diet and exercise

A healthy lifestyle is essential for everyone. The Food Standards Agency (2010) states that a healthy balanced diet contains a variety of foods including plenty of fruit and vegetables, plenty of starchy foods such as wholegrain bread, pasta and rice, some protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs and lentils, as well as some dairy foods. It read more...