Bedridden with an excruciating case of psoriasis, novelist Dan Dark escapes into his imagination. There, gunmen and private detectives pursue their own unusual agendas, often casting himself as the titular "warbler" whose pain and anger is focused like a laser on his cheating wife and anyone else who's made his real and imaginary worlds unbearable.

Eczema is the most common skin disorder in the industrialized world. Until now, there has been no real solution to this problem. Steroid creams prescribed by doctors may keep symptoms at bay temporarily, but do not resolve the problem permanently. And eczema seldom rides alone - it's part of a larger 'allergic march'. If someone has eczema in childhood, chances are that they will also develop food allergies, hay fever, and eventually, asthma. The...

We are currently witnessing a paradigm shift in the understanding of autoimmune disease. The latest scientific research reveals that the balance of bacteria in an individual's microbiome can have a profound impact on inflammation throughout the body. In those with psoriasis or autoimmune arthritis, there is often a characteristic lack of certain beneficial bacteria that normally regulate the immune system - known as "keystone" species." This is typically...

"Soothe skin and relieve inflammation with nourishing meals...Discover how the power of food can help manage chronic psoriasis with this cookbook and meal plan. For those who have just been diagnosed or have been coping with psoriasis for some time, these healthy meal plans and easy-prep recipes make it simple to start relieving symptoms from the inside out. Smart food choices--learn all about how food can affect psoriasis and which dietary changes...

In What's Stressing Your Face: A Skin Doctor's Guide to Healing Stress-Induced Facial Conditions, dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Glynis Ablon provides a comprehensive list of reasons a person may develop a problem that appears symptomatically on the face.