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TalkPsoriasis is a Patient Information Service and Forum to help psoriasis sufferers and their families cope with the day-to-day misery of living with psoriasis and dry skin conditions

Browse through our Psoriasis Care section or take a look in our Psoriasis Directory for products and treatments that can help keep your skin under control. Become a Member for free and connect with other psoriasis sufferers in our Forum or through Find a Friend, our pen pal area. Browse our Features section for articles and real life stories in our Your Stories section.

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NEW STUDIES REVEAL IMPACT OF MOST COMMON DISEASES
New research into a range of common skin diseases affecting hundreds of thousands of Britons reveals the true impact of the conditions on the lives of patients. To find out more click here
Balm Balm's 100% organic skincare range
BALM BALM COMPETITION
In order to have the opportunity of winning a range of products from Balm Balm's new 100% organic facial care range please click here
Take part in our Managing Psoriasis survey and let us know how you cope and how you keep your psoriasis under control
MANAGING PSORIASIS SURVEY
We're keen to find out which treatments help you manage your Psoriasis.
Click here to take our Managing Psoriasis survey
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PSORIASIS SUFFERER, RUTH WATSON, TALKS ABOUT HER PSORIASIS
Ruth Watson is one of the 1.2million people in Britain who suffer from psoriasis
Click here to find out more about Ruth Watson's life with psoriasis
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WORLD PSORIASIS DAY
World Psoriasis day acts as a focus for patients, doctors & the public alike throughout the year, and specifically on 29 October each year - to raise awareness of psoriasis. Click here to find out more about World Psoriasis Day
The Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England need your help with a Romantic Relationship Survey
ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP SURVEY
The Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England is conducting an online survey on romantic relationships and is looking for young people to take part. Click here to take part in the Romantic Relationship Survey

The Dermatology news headlines shown above are provided courtesy of Medical News Today and are subject to the terms and conditions stated on the Medical News Today website.

Dermatology News from Medical News Today.

 

NEW THIS MONTH


NEW TALKPSORIASIS DIRECTORY


We've recently launched our new Psoriasis Directory. The Directory has a number of categories listing hundreds of companies that have products and treatments suitable for people trying to manage the day to day difficulties of Psoriasis and can be accessed via our Members Area. In order to become a member please click here.

CLINICAL TRIAL TO COMPARE BETESIL MEDICATED PLASTER VERSUS DAIVOBET/DOVOBET

A clinical trial is underway to compare the efficacy and safety of Betesil® medicated plaster versus Daivobet®/Dovobet® ointment in the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis.

For more information about the clinical trial to compare Betesil Medicated Plaster versus Daivobet/Dovobet follow this link


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IN A FANTASTIC PRIZE IN OUR NEW COMPETITION WITH BALM BALM

Balm Balm offer a range of Organic Soil Association certified natural skincare products. In order to have the opportunity of winning a range of products from their new 100% organic facial care range all you need to do is answer a simple question, the answer to which you will find on the Balm Balm website. In order to enter the competition click here

TALKEXERCISE LAUNCHES NEW DOWLOADABLE EXERCISE PROGRAMMES

New to TalkExercise! We've launched the first of our downloadable exercise programmes starting with Home Exercise Programme One. Take a look at TalkExercise today

MANAGING PSORIASIS SURVEY

We’re keen to find out which treatments help you manage your Psoriasis.
Click here to take our latest survey



 


PSORIASIS DIRECTORY

Our Psoriasis Directory offers a huge list of companies, both big and small, who manufacture and distribute treatments and products suitable for people who live with psoriasis.

Browse through our A-Z list of categories and find everything from emollients & moisturisers to water softeners. There are 100's of products that can help in the day to day management of psoriasis and other dry skin conditions.
Click here to browse through our Psoriasis Directory

A comprehensive list of companies who have products and treatments suitable for people with psoriasis and other dry skin conditions

Our Psoriasis Directory is updated all the time. Plus, if you know of a company that you would like to see in the Directory, email us and we will endeavour to include them.

Check out our Eczema Directory too on www.talkeczema.com

The Eczema Directory is another A-Z list of categories containing a huge range of companies that have products and treatments suitable for people with eczema and other dry skin conditions.

Click here to browse through our Eczema Directory

A comprehensive list of companies who have products and treatments suitable for people with eczema and other dry skin conditions

Check out our Allergy Directory too on www.talkallergy.com

The Allergy Directory contains another A-Z list of categories containing a huge range of companies that have products and treatments suitable for people with allergies - there's everything from hayfever treatments to wheat and dairy free products.

Click here to browse through our Allergy Directory

A-Z Allergy Directory containing details of companies that have products and treatments suitable for people living with allergies, including food allergies, seasonal allergies and environmental allergies etc




LET'S TALKEXERCISE

Exercise should be part of our daily lives. But sometimes it's hard to find the time even for a walk around the block!

If you're living with a health condition that's dragging you down physically and/or emotionally, then taking some sort of gentle exercise can be beneficial for you.

TalkExercise with Mark Westbrook - make exercise part of your daily life and stay more positive about your health generally

Regular moderate exercise can boost the immune system which can help to fight off infections more efficiently. And it is well documented that exercise is one of the best physical stress-reduction techniques available.

In our TalkExercise section Mark Westbrook, TalkHealth's resident health and fitness guru, will take you through suggested exercise plans and share tips you can use to maintain an exercise routine that will fit with your lifestyle.

Take a look at our downloadable Exercise Programmes - exercises you can easily do at home. Visit TalkExercise and make 2010 the year to get fit and healthy!

 

 

ASK THE EXPERT

Our Ask the Expert section gives you the chance to ask our panel of experts those burning questions about your general health, overall fitness and about your psoriasis. Over the coming months, we will be introducing you to new experts specialising in health and fitness, dermatology and nutrition.


MARK WESTBROOK - Health & Fitness Expert

Mark Westbook is our resident Health and Fitness Expert and is one of our experts for Ask The Expert


Mark is TalkHealth's health and fitness expert. He has 11 years experience in the fitness industry working in a variety of exclusive health spas at management level. His personal training history includes training physically and mentally challenged clients, doctors, producers/directors, celebrities, elderly and sportsmen and women. Mark's Health and Fitness qualifications include: Premier Fitness Diploma, Alan Herdman Pilates, Speedo Aqua Fitness, Boxercise, Circuit Training, NSCR indoor Studio Cycling and Exercise to music. Mark is also registered as a pool plant professional through the ISRM RoPPP’s).

Question - Is cardiovascular exercise the best exercise to do to burn fat?

Answer - It is a myth that cardiovascular exercise is the best exercise to burn fat! High levels of cardiovascular exercise will reduce the body's muscle mass percentage. Muscle mass is responsible for burning calories as energy is both stored and used there. A high muscle mass percentage is ideal. This is best obtained through performing resistance based exercises. Look at sprinters or any power athletes, they have a high muscle mass and low body fat but will never be caught running a steady mile or more 3 times a week! 

You may read about Chunky Aerobics Instructor Syndrome (CAIS). Charles Polquin discovered that the body responds quickly to aerobic exercise (or any given stimulus) but also found that aerobic exercise alone was not able to keep fat off. Apply cardiovascular exercise in the right amount at the correct intensity and with change frequently applied, you will have a winning formula.

If you have any questions you would like to ask our experts, email us and we will post your question and our expert's answer here. The questions and answers will change every month.

FACT SHEETS

TalkPsoriasis brings you a range of educational Fact Sheets you can download and print off. The information provided in our Fact Sheets is produced, reviewed and approved in association with relevant healthcare professionals and product experts including doctors, specialists, pharmaceutical companies, and complementary therapists.

Simply select the Fact Sheet of your choice and either download it or print it off.

The recent revolution of new findings in psoriasis research have shown that it is not just a skin disease but a systemic disease - download our Fact Sheet for more information. FACT SHEET 1 - PSORIASIS

The recent revolution of new findings in psoriasis research have shown that it is not just a skin disease but a systemic disease.

Download our Fact Sheet - Psoriasis compiled by Media Planet
A Fact Sheet about staying safe in the sun, particularly if you have a skin problem such as psoriasis FACT SHEET 2 - STAYING SAFE IN THE SUN

Skin cancer is now the UK's most common form of cancer and doctors have suggested that most cases could have been prevented simply by reducing exposure.

Download our Fact Sheet - Sun Health Information



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MANAGING PSORIASIS

We’re keen to find out which treatments help you manage your Psoriasis.
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