A clearer future

How plaque psoriasis can affect your quality of life

Psoriasis is a disease you live with - it touches every part of your life, no matter where you are, what you are doing or who you are with.

It's not simply a case of 'the more severe your psoriasis, the harder it is to live with'. For example, people who have psoriasis on the palms of their hands or soles of their feet can experience far more discomfort than those with more severe cases on other parts of their body, as their palms and soles are constantly coming into contact with other surfaces.¹

Your quality of life may also vary depending on the time of year, with symptoms becoming more severe in winter and improving in the summer months.¹

It can therefore be very difficult to maintain a positive attitude and a comfortable lifestyle whilst living with a condition that can have such a large impact on your quality of life. You may feel like you're trapped in your skin - which is why it's important to have a supportive network of people around you who understand your condition and can 'share' the burden, giving you the support you need when psoriasis is affecting your mental well-being.

As well as discussing your physical symptoms, remember to tell your doctor how psoriasis affects your quality of life. Everyone experiences psoriasis differently, so your doctor will need to adapt treatment goals based on the way psoriasis is affecting your lifestyle.

People all over the world are battling against psoriasis on a daily basis.