What do you know about Psoriatic Arthritis?

Approximately 15 percent of people with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis and, of these, 40% will have a parent or sibling with psoriatic-arthritis. Click here to find out what you really know about psoriatic arthritis with this simple Q & A

Does your child suffer from Psoriasis?

Scientists believe that Psoriasis symptoms only develop if they are triggered by certain events, most frequently in children and teenagers, but that does not mean your child will have every aspect of the condition to deal with in their lives either now or in the future…to learn more click here  

M-Folia for Hands and Feet

This psoriasis sufferer used M-Folia to clear the itching and dryness on his hands.  The results are amazing!  

National Psoriasis Foundation Recommend Mahonia Aquifolium for Psoriasis

The National Psoriasis Foundation only recommend 8 natural remedies for psoriasis, and one of these is Mahonia Aquifolium.     This herbal extract, which is used in all our M-Folia range, has  been proven in studies to contain anti microbial agents and, when used topically, is wonderful for treating the symptoms of Psoriasis.   To learn …

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Is Glycerine good for Psoriasis?

M-Folia will soon be adding a Glycerine and Mahonia Aquifolium tincture to our range after discovering that Dermatologists and Scientists at UCLA  and Vanderbilt University  have found that Glycerine can be helpful for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.     Studies have shown glycerol makes skin look and function better by helping skin cells …

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Is Psoriasis Hereditary? Not Necessarily!

According to a recent article, a family history of psoriasis can’t be ignored and in one-third of psoriasis cases there is a history of the disease in the family.  Statistics show that if a parent has psoriasis, a child has about a 10 percent chance of developing it as well.  But while genes are responsible …

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Talking to others about Psoriasis

Talking to friends and co workers about your psoriasis can alleviate some of the stress and help people to understand what you are going through.    It’s important to let people who care about you know that psoriasis is not catching and that they can talk to you about it.     For more information about how to …

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Summertime Solutions for Psoriasis

For Psoriasis sufferers, the natural UVA rays of summer sun can be therapeutic and when the air is humid, the skin is better able to retain moisture which is key to easing those dry plaques.  So, while scorching temperatures and high humidity can put a damper on summer fun for some, for psoriasis patients the hot, moist …

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