Sharing your world

Opening up and talking about moderate to severe plaque psoriasis can be scary, especially with friends or loved ones. These talking points may help you get a conversation started. They can help you be prepared if the topic of psoriasis comes up unexpectedly.

Having a noticeable flare-up and your companion seems uncomfortable? Let them know that you’ve got psoriasis and reassure them that it’s not contagious in any way (it might be on their mind).

Explain that psoriasis is an autoimmune disease and flare-ups can be caused by many things such as stress, cold temperatures, or trauma to the skin from a cut, scrape, or bug bite. If you'd like, why not encourage them to read a bit about psoriasis themselves?

Some people may not have the reaction you’d hope for or dismiss your symptoms as no big deal. This is their issue, not yours. It's ok to let them know you're disappointed with their response. Remember, you’re stronger than you think and people can surprise you—you may find support where you least expect it.

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For a chance at 100% skin clearance* of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis or relief from psoriatic arthritis joint pain,^† why not ask your doctor if Taltz is right for you?

^* In a clinical trial for people with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who used Taltz, up to 90% of people saw a significant improvement in their plaques at 12 weeks. 4 out of 10 people achieved 100% clear skin.

^† In a separate clinical trial for psoriatic arthritis, more than half of people taking Taltz experienced less joint pain and improved mobility at 6 months.