The Best Websites for People Living With Psoriasis

Psoriasis is often misunderstood, but a surprising amount of information and resources are available online—you just have to know where to look. We've combed the Web to create this guide for people who want to live happier, more comfortable lives with psoriasis. These sites cover the latest research breakthroughs, participation in clinical trials, tips for standing up to stigma, and places to connect with people who know what you're going through. Check out the links below and bookmark this useful page so you can refer back later.

National Psoriasis Foundation	Anyone looking for more information about psoriasis	This comprehensive site has information about psoriasis news, treatment, research, and more. It also has a valuable search tool to help you locate support groups near you. Also, check out photos and videos of America’s Next Top Model winner CariDee English, who talks candidly about living with the disease.
DailyStrength	People with psoriasis who want to connect with others	This site allows users to chat with more than 800 people with psoriasis. In the "Goals" section, members state an ambition and the site charts their progress, with support and input from other members.
WeArePsoriasis.org	Psoriasis patients and their family and friends	This social-networking site brings together psoriasis patients with similar interests and goals. Members can chat by joining communities such as "I Love Someone With Psoriasis," "Single With Psoriasis," and "Tattoos."
PsorChat	Psoriasis patients looking for support	There are lots of online support groups, but this one, with the option to read messages online or by email, has more than 1,800 members who pride themselves on being part of a respectful, honest, and very active forum.
Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis	People looking to participate in psoriasis research	This site is heavily focused on cutting-edge research to improve patient treatment. Psoriasis patients are encouraged to contribute their personal and medical histories to a database to help the center’s researchers understand the disease better. You can also learn how to join a clinical trial, which can be a good way to get expensive treatments covered or try something new when other treatments have failed.
Stop Hiding	Psoriasis patients who have faced prejudice or discrimination	The Stop Hiding From Psoriasis campaign was launched by the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation to educate the public about the disease and encourage those who have it to seek treatment. If you join the campaign, you’ll receive inspiring and informational emails from singer LeAnn Rimes, the campaign’s spokeswoman.