Patient Education Information

Psoriasis - A general overview of what psoriasis is and how it is treated from FamilyDoctor and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Skin Rashes and Other Changes - A flow chart for a variety of skin disorders. This page includes self-care suggestions and advice on when to see a doctor.

What is Psoriasis? - The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases has created this fact sheet.

About Psoriasis - Great fact sheets from the National Psoriasis Foundation.

Are Lifestyle Choices Affecting Your Psoriasis? - Researchers are finding that smoking, drinking, and extra pounds can significantly affect psoriasis. This article explains how.

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Minimizing Flare-Ups - These tips are from PsoriasisNet.

Psoriasis Information for Kids - The National Psoriasis Foundation provides this information.

Your Diet and Psoriasis - Check out this information from the National Psoriasis Foundation before believing everything you read about diet and psoriasis.