The Numbers
Dive into the data
on psoriasis.
The Stories
Hear from patients with
different experiences
and perspectives.
The Journey
Learn more about diagnosis,
treatment, and living with
psoriasis.
The Numbers
Living with psoriasis can often feel isolating, but the reality is that many people know exactly what you’re going through. SELF surveyed over 500 people with psoriasis in the U.S. in February 2021 to find the common threads and trends that exist across the psoriasis experience.
The Stories
Psoriasis is anything but one-size-fits-all, which is why you’ll find so many powerful, nuanced stories in this section. Click around to hear from people with psoriasis about how they navigate triggers, how they manage symptoms, and the advice they wish they had when they were first diagnosed.
I Think About My Psoriasis Basically Every Day
72% of people with psoriasis believe there is a stigma associated with the condition.
SOURCE: SELF/Olson Research Group, February 2021
How the Pandemic Made Living With Psoriasis Even More Complicated
Psoriasis Is More
Than Skin-Deep
We can’t talk about psoriasis without also talking about mental health. In this video series, SELF dove deep into the complex relationship between your skin and your mental wellness.
My Psoriasis Toolkit
Jasmine Barmer is a flight attendant who also happens to live with moderate psoriasis on her body and her scalp. Here are just a few of the crucial things in her self-care toolkit.
Note to Self
The Journey
Finding the right treatment plan for your psoriasis can be, well, a journey. So we talked to people with psoriasis along with board-certified dermatologists for their advice on making this process a bit simpler.
82% of people with psoriasis say that it impacts their daily life.
SOURCE: SELF/Olson Research Group, February 2021
The Winding Road to Psoriasis Treatment
Pro Tips
We asked board-certified dermatologist Tatyana Nektalova, M.D., what she really wants people with psoriasis to know.
