Professor Griffiths on psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and lifestyle

World leading psoriasis expert, Professor Chris Griffiths, answers the following questions from Psoriasis Association Chief Executive, Helen McAteer, about psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and lifestyle (including diet and exercise).

1. Are lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise important in managing psoriasis? (0:23)
2. Are lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise important in managing psoriatic arthritis? (1:54)
3. Can any particular lifestyle factors, such as diet or lack of physical activity, make psoriasis better or worse? (2:47)
4. Can any particular lifestyle factors, such as diet or lack of physical activity, make psoriatic arthritis better or worse? (4:18)
5. Are people with psoriasis at an increased risk of developing any other conditions? If so, can diet and exercise help to prevent this? (5:03)
6. What is motivational interviewing and how can people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis get the most from their treatments and improve their conditions? (8:27)
7. Overall, what message could you give to people with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis to get the most from their treatments and consultations? (10:29)

This overview from Professor Griffiths marks the start of UK Psoriasis Awareness Week 2021, which focuses on lifestyle factors that may be important to consider when living with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, including diet and exercise.

Find out more about Psoriasis Awareness Week 2021 here: https://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk/psoriasis-awareness-week

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