Discover 'Apsolutely', the magazine and platform that help you take control over your psoriasis diagnosis
We have all been told of the importance of a well-balanced immune system for our health. But what happens when this immune system becomes overactive, responding to any type of trigger? It starts sending faulty signals, mistaking healthy cells for harmful ones, and setting off inflammations. Exactly what happens in people with psoriasis. Yet, there is much more to it. Visit the Apsolutely platform for information about this condition and learn more about living with psoriasis.
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory condition which causes skin cells to start dividing much faster than normal. This often causes thick, red, and often scaly patches to appear.1 In addition, psoriasis can cause other symptoms to appear. For example, a large percentage of psoriasis patients also develop psoriatic arthritis, a form of inflammatory rheumatism.2 While psoriasis is not a contagious disease, daily lives of patients with psoriasis are greatly affected by it. For example, patients have to pay attention to their diets, the fabric of the clothes they buy, the appearance of stress factors or the importance of staying fit. And that comes with a lot of questions. It is therefore important that they get access to good information, so that they can understand and cope with their disease as best as possible.
Apsolutely: the magazine about psoriasis
The Apsolutely magazine is packed with information on the different aspects of living with psoriasis. It was developed in collaboration with patients, physicians, nurses and patient associations. In the magazine you can find insights from dermatologists, read about possible treatment options, access the latest tips & tricks, and learn more about psoriasis through real-life stories of people with psoriasis. Check out the different editions of the magazine and get to know the stories of people living with psoriasis . Learn from Fanny as she shares her best advice on which fabrics to choose to avoid any irritation of the skin. Or learn from Dr. Olivier Vanhooteghem about the importance of healthcare collaboration in the early detection of psoriasis.
During the consultation, we screen patients for comorbidities, such as arthritis, diabetes, obesity or cardiovascular problems. It is very important to identify these problems at an early stage.
Dr. Olivier Vanhooteghem
All the magazines and more about psoriasis in one place? Discover the Apsolutely online platform
The platform aims to bring together reliable information about psoriasis and stories from people living with it in one place. It also provides information on the different forms of psoriasis, collects testimonials from various experts and patients, and teaches them how best to prepare for a consultation with a specialist.
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