Ayesha Patrick

Never in my wildest dreams did I think living with a chronic condition would positively impact my life. The age old turning lemons into lemonade really is a thing. But we...

The world has indeed changed over the past few decades. In the past, we would only connect with our immediate family, neighbors, and friends. Today, we can share our lives with what...

I cannot tell a lie, the spring and summer have historically been the best for me. My skin absolutely loves any and every ounce of natural vitamin D. I safely spend...

It almost seems too good to be true - everything seems to be running smoothly in life. Work is good, life is good, flares are manageable, and I'm able to sneak...

As the weather begins to warm up, and we are transitioning post-pandemic, more outings are filling up my calendar.  That means brunches, lunches, dinners, parties, wineries, event after event after...

It's so easy with the hustle and bustle of life to get pulled into a whirlwind. Almost daily we face responsibilities to work, family and friends  We sometimes even overcommit to...

If you would have asked me just a few years ago if I could see myself where I am today, I probably would have said no. For so long, I was...

We often hear the phrase, we're better together. Honestly, although it can feel overused at times, it's one of the truest statements. When living with a chronic condition, often times you can...

My entire life, I have been considered to medical professional standards "obese".  As a kid, I remember our family switching from whole milk to 2%. My Mom told us the...

If there's one thing anyone can be sure of about me, it's that I am an absolute fashion fiend. Living in New Jersey, we have all four seasons to dress...

Living in the northeast in all its beauty can get pretty rough come the change of seasons. While the leaves are turning, and the wind chill factors are dropping, my skin...

I have always been a person who loves to help others. It is part of my identity, and my heart is truly happy when I am able to be there...

For so long, I have been the superwoman for my family, work, friends, you name it. Typically, I am that go-to girl and am frequently on the giving versus receiving...

Let's face it, living with psoriasis no joke. It really can do a number on how you feel inside. There have been days that were extremely hard for me. I've...

This year, in March 2023, I had the honor of participating in the National Psoriasis Foundations in=person Capitol Hill Day. I met with leaders within the United States House of Representatives...

If I'm not in a full-blown flare and my psoriasis symptoms have settled down, I immediately fall victim to getting too comfortable. When I don't have to stay on top...

Psoriasis is all-consuming. Living with a visible skin condition will have a person think, wonder, and even scream the word "why." My foundation, my mother, instilled the will to create...

The past two years have been crazy. If stress is one of your biggest triggers for psoriasis, well, life may be a touch crazier. At the start of the pandemic...

Managing scalp psoriasis is nobody's cup of tea, for many who live with this insufferable way of life, scalp psoriasis flakes and falls into everything. This inconvenient symptom influences outfit...

Stress can run amuck in our lives on a regular day. For me, stress is one of the main triggers of my psoriasis. I mean, the "simple" day-to-day anxieties of...