Living With Psoriasis

Psoriasis is more than a skin condition. It's a chronic, often unpredictable companion that can affect how you feel, how you move, and how you see yourself. This book offers a clear, compassionate path through the confusion and frustration. Written by health writer Sylvestra Kettleby Kennerley, it draws on the consensus of dermatologists, psychologists, and people who live with psoriasis every day. You'll learn what's happening in your skin and immune system—and crucially, what you can actually do about it. Inside, you'll find practical daily skin care routines, guidance on working with your clinical team, and honest discussions about triggers, treatments, and the emotional toll of a visible condition. There are no promises of an easy fix, and no blame. Instead, you'll find strategies that respect the reality of flares and remissions, and the knowledge that managing well is not failing. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have lived with psoriasis for years, this book meets you where you are. Part of The Long-Term Condition Library.

About the author

Sylvestra Kettleby Kennerley writes for The Long-Term Condition Library.