7 Free Ways to Manage Your Psoriasis

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Saving money through prevention

By Mara Betsch

Living with a chronic disease is never cheap. And that is certainly true for psoriasis, a condition that produces red, itchy, and sometimes painful patches on your skin. Some of the newer treatments for psoriasis can cost more than $20,000 a year. Depending on your insurance coverage, they may not be within your budget.

But there are simple free things you can do to help control your psoriasis. These strategies, in addition to taking medication, may reduce flare-ups.

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