Dr. Holly Singletary

06/12/2025

This article highlights a really important and often overlooked aspect of managing psoriasis—how intertwined it is with both sleep and mental health. It’s fascinating to see how sleep disruption can amplify the symptoms of psoriasis, and vice versa, creating a cycle that’s tough to break. And it’s not just about the skin; the mental toll—especially anxiety and depression—seems to play a critical role in exacerbating the physical symptoms.

Psoriasis already makes it hard to get quality sleep, thanks to itching, pain, and inflammation, but the research also suggests that the inflammatory process driving the condition might mess with the body's sleep-regulating system. This idea brings a more holistic view to treating psoriasis—it's not just about addressing the skin symptoms, but also tackling sleep issues and mental health to break the cycle.

Are you dealing with psoriasis, or is this something you’re learning about for a different reason?

Struggling with psoriasis and sleep? Learn how skin flares, poor rest, and mental health issues fuel each other—and how to break the vicious cycle.

07/02/2022

Dermatologists often come across interesting skin findings when looking in the mouth during skin exams. Anyone want to guess what this is in the top of this patient’s mouth?

07/31/2021

Would anyone like to guess? What is this skin condition?

06/18/2021

A typical RELAXING day at the office! 🤣

05/28/2021

Derm Quiz Time! I know you have been anxiously awaiting the next quiz, so give it your best shot. What do you think this rash is?

05/07/2021

Loved being the mystery reader for my daughter’s class. She may have suspected something when she caught me taking her book to work. “I like to read during my downtime!” Downtime, ha! 🤣

04/07/2021

Derm quiz! What would be your question to this patient to figure out the diagnosis? Any guesses of what this could be?

04/01/2021

Made my day! Thoughtful notes from children at my daughter’s school. 🥰
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02/21/2021

This procedure takes about 5 minutes to do and essentially no downtime.

02/09/2021

Happy Tuesday

02/04/2021

Each and every one of my patients bring a special moment to my day that keeps me grateful for my professional role.

02/03/2021

Combo treatment is the way to go!