5 Ways Weight Affects Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (HealthCentral.com)

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Because there’s a well-established link between obesity and symptom severity among folks with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, here are some facts on the subject, along with some easy, actionable steps you can take should you be interested in losing a few pounds in hopes of improving your symptoms.

Pooja Sodha, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and director of the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, comments on the correlation between weight and psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis.

Read the full article on healthcentral.com.

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