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How to Cope with the Emotional Toll of Psoriasis
In this video, dermatologist Suzanne Friedler, MD explains why the effects of psoriasis impact more than just the skin.
Written by Brittany Doohan | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on April 30, 2023On the outside, psoriasis, a chronic disease that develops when a person’s skin cells grow too quickly, may just look like a skin problem. Those who’ve been diagnosed with psoriasis or know someone who has, however, know that the condition impacts so much more than just the look of your skin.
Try these dermatologist-approved psoriasis home remedies.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Suzanne Friedler, MDDr. Friedler is a dermatologist and clinical instructor at The Mount Sinai Hospital and St. John's Episcopal Hospital.
References
National Psoriasis Foundation. (2020). Comorbidities associated with psoriatic disease.
National Psoriasis Foundation. (2020). Depression.
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Sahi, FM, et al. (2020). Association between psoriasis and depression: A traditional review. Cureus.
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