Health Blog

Psoriasis on the scalp is a common place where this skin condition can occur.  We share the symptoms along with information on how to help.

If you have been diagnosed with the skin condition known as psoriasis, you need to be aware that you are at risk of developing psoriatic arthritis.  

In fact, an estimated thirty percent of those with psoriasis can go on to develop this further condition which is a chronic and progressive form of inflammatory arthritis, causing joint pain, stiffness and swelling. These symptoms can come and go - depending on how severe the condition is in a particular case.

However, there is some good news in that if it can be diagnosed early, this helps to reduce the risk of any permanent bone or joint damage.

Psoriasis is a long-lasting, noncontagious autoimmune disease appearing as raised areas of abnormal skin that can be red, pink or purple as well as dry, itchy and scaly. 

And it can cause considerable discomfort...

Getting sudden cramps in our limbs can be surprisingly painful when it occurs.

This is a common and usually harmless condition where the muscles in your legs suddenly become tight and painful.  It can happen in the middle of the night when you suddenly stretch out a leg or it can occur in the middle of an important sporting event when one of the participants has to stop and seek medical assistance.

While smokers are usually well aware that cigarette smoking puts their health at risk, they might not realize that their skin can be seriously affected too.