After having strep throat at 18, I immediately became 95% covered in spots and was diagnosed with psoriasis. After months of topical and light treatments, I had decided I would be spot girl forever. Then, when I returned home for winter break, a friend of the family told me of a brochure he saw in... Read more »

I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 2 years ago. It started in my right index finger and the second toe and balls of each foot. For the first year and a half, I took prescription anti-inflammatories. A year ago, when fatigue started to get the better of me, I started a course of weekly acupuncture,... Read more »

I was a smoker for 20 plus years, then I went through acupuncture to help me quit. In seven visits I was completely smoke-free and my skin cleared up. So if you are a smoker and can’t find a way to quit to help your skin try acupuncture – it really works. Read more »

I have had psoriasis for over 20 years. Sometimes it would be very severe and once in a while it would go away for no apparent reason (but never for more than a month). It has been a most depressing, frustrating, and humiliating experience as everyone who has it knows. I tried all kinds of... Read more »

I had really bad psoriasis covering 85 percent of my body. A friend suggested that I try acupuncture. I have been going two times per week for about four months and my skin is now completely clear. I have a breakout every now and then, but it is very mild. I can’t believe it! I... Read more »