Living well with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis is more than treating your disease. It means taking an active role in your care and developing habits and routines that support your well-being.
Developing a healthy lifestyle is particularly important for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic diseases affect not just the skin and joints, but other parts of the body as well. Research shows that psoriasis is associated with other serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity and depression.
Because psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are whole-body conditions, a good disease-management plan incorporates treatment with a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress reduction, and a strong support network.