{"id":7240,"date":"2016-02-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/condition-psoriasis-your-guide-to-getting-the-help-you-need-for-your-psoriasis\/"},"modified":"2016-02-29T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-02-29T00:00:00","slug":"condition-psoriasis-your-guide-to-getting-the-help-you-need-for-your-psoriasis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/condition-psoriasis-your-guide-to-getting-the-help-you-need-for-your-psoriasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Getting the Help You Need for Your Psoriasis"},"content":{"rendered":"
(GETTY IMAGES)Whether you are newly diagnosed, have lived with the disease for a long time, or know somebody who has, there are great resources to help you educate yourself about the disease, connect with others, afford health care, fight against stigma, and discover the latest research.<\/p>\n
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One common misperception about psoriasis, says Nicora Gardner, health education manager at the National Psoriasis Foundation, is that its merely a skin disease. “Its a systemic disease of the immune system that can affect more than your skin,” she says. Psoriasis can increase your risk for “heart disease, depression, obesity, and diabetes,” says Gardner, which is why she says its important to educate yourself about the disease and the treatment options.<\/p>\n\n
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Because it is a visible and chronic illness, psoriasis affects more than how you feel physically. “The mental-health aspect is huge,” says Gardner. “Its easy to become isolated and depressed. Building a support team beyond your physicians is invaluable. It helps with self-esteem and isolation, and provides a feeling of acceptance for people who have a very visible disease.”<\/p>\n\n
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Navigating the confusing world of health care can be a challenge, which is why the National Psoriasis Foundation offers several resources to help make the process smoother. Download the foundations Access Action Guide<\/a>, in which the insured can learn how to decipher their health plan and the uninsured can find out how to get low-cost or free care. On the foundations website you can also learn about financial aid and patient assistance programs for purchasing medications, how to appeal a denied claim, and how to choose a health plan.<\/p>\n
There is hope for the millions of people living with psoriasis in the United States. New medications, treatments, and studies are shedding light on this chronic disease. Visit these websites to stay up to date on the latest research and to find out about clinical trials:<\/p>\n\n
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