This website has been funded and developed by AbbVie and is intended for UK audiences only.
This website has been funded and developed by AbbVie and is intended for UK audiences only.
Psoriasis affects more than your skin.1 Understanding how psoriasis affects you and your life is the first step towards managing it effectively.
Use the Psoriasis Conversations guide to aid discussions with your healthcare professional and help them get a clear picture of your experience with psoriasis, as well as your aspirations.
The guide can help you understand the impact of psoriasis in your daily life and set your management goals, ensuring you have a productive, informed discussion at your next appointment.
Listening to the experiences of others living with psoriasis can offer valuable insights, helping you discover new questions to ask or topics to discuss at your next appointment. These personal experiences are often left unsaid in everyday conversations, yet they can feel deeply relatable. Even if you don’t regularly discuss them with others, they’re a reminder that you’re not alone in your psoriasis journey.
Living with psoriasis can really get in the way of life, not just physically, but emotionally too.
It can mean missing out on things you enjoy, like social events, hobbies or travelling. It might make everyday tasks more challenging, like washing your hair or getting dressed comfortably. For some, it can even affect work or relationships.
Psoriasis affects approx.
1.8 million
people in the UK3
Even though psoriasis is common in the UK,3,4 many people don’t realise how important it is to work with their healthcare professional, not just to manage symptoms, but to take back control of their life.
When you talk to your doctor, be open about the things psoriasis stops you from doing. Whether it’s wearing the clothes you love, going out with friends, or simply feeling confident in your own skin: these goals matter and should be part of
the plan you create together.
Over 80%
of people living with psoriasis say it affects their quality of life2
Your healthcare professional is there to help, but managing psoriasis effectively requires a two-way conversation. Asking questions, sharing updates, and discussing concerns can make a real difference in finding the right management plan. Short appointment slots can often feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to forget key details like symptom patterns, triggers, or how well a treatment is working. If appointments are infrequent, it’s even more challenging to remember what’s changed since your last visit.
The pressure to remember everything in the moment can be stressful, and sometimes, nerves make it even harder to get your point across. Being prepared is so important; it helps make the most of your time and ensures your healthcare professional fully understands how you’re feeling. To help you, we’ve created the Psoriasis Conversations guide — a simple, downloadable tool designed to: Download your guide today and take the first step towards more confident, productive appointments. And remember, you’re part of a community that understands. You don’t have to navigate psoriasis alone.
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Download your guide today and take the first step towards more confident, productive appointments.
