Psoriasis Frequently Asked Questions
What are the questions most commonly asked about psoriasis? Here's some questions I frequently hear from my own patients and how I answer them.
Although rare, the same biologic drugs we use to treat psoriasis have been blamed for triggering psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
There are some anecdotes of people who saw improvement in their psoriasis by eating a diet that contained a lot of curry. Is there any scientific evidence to support this?
Tattoos and popular in our culture, but can getting a tattoo cause a flare of psoriasis?
Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk for many other diseases including heart disease and cancer. How should you screen for these conditions if you have psoriasis?
Many parents with psoriasis wonder if their children will also get the disease. Since psoriasis has a genetic basis, the question is legitimate, but the answers are often estimates at best.
How does one interpret clinical trials?
The PASI score or Psoriasis Area and Severity Index is often quoted in clinical trials as a measure of improvement under treatment
Biologic drugs for psoriasis are highly effective, however like all medicines they have their own set of side effects to be monitored for and considered when deciding to use these drugs.
Psoriasis seems like such an odd word. Why is psoriasis called psoriasis?
What is wrong with my skin?
Why did I get this? Was it something I did?
Which drugs can worsen psoriasis and should be avoided in persons with this diagnosis?
If your psoriasis is severe, extensive, or getting worse, you need to see your doctor
Psoriasis can cause pitting, lifting, oil-spotting and thickening of finger and toenails.
