Living

As a psoriasis patient, I can tell you how challenging it can be to feel confident in your skin. Psoriasis flare-ups make me feel self-conscious and not confident about how...

Plaque psoriasis presents as red, raised patches on the body. It can develop anywhere on the body. Psoriasis does not discriminate in that it can happen at any time from...

I was first diagnosed with psoriasis many years ago now and since then I have been battling terrible breakouts covering large swathes of my body in red, scaly and angry...

Living with psoriasis may feel like being on a constant roller coaster mountain, especially when it comes to stress. Did you know that stress can be the main flare for...

Having psoriasis for so many years, I am guilty of getting stuck in a rut. I fall back on old habits and routines. At the beginning of a flare, it...

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...

Winter is here and that means dry skin. One way to help combat winter psoriasis flares is to help keep your skin moisturized. Although lotions and oils will help, adding...

It’s been 61 years since I was diagnosed with psoriasis. The most common thing that I have been asked by many people is what it feels like to have psoriasis...

Having a support system when you have psoriasis is so crucial. A while back I wrote an article about losing a big part of my support system when my mom...

Anxiety and psoriasis can go hand in hand. My psoriasis likes to give me gifts all the time. Although, these gifts are not one that I really want or need...

Do you know about the correlation between psoriasis and strep throat? I am waking up and it feels like my throat is sore. I sit up in bed and swallow...

The angry, red, itchy psoriasis patches can make day to day living difficult. You may find you struggle with work, keeping up a social life or even playing a sport...

Scalp psoriasis. How I hate having scalp psoriasis. At the moment, my scalp psoriasis is pretty good, with only a few lesions causing me problems. The urge to itch, though...

Sometimes being a patient with psoriasis I come across people who are curious about the subject. Recently, I was asked the question how does psoriasis feel? I have to pause...

Last week I had the privilege of attending the yearly PCORI conference. PCORI stands for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. They are a government funded non-profit organization. They provide grants to...

Being diagnosed with scalp psoriasis may prompt a lot of questions. You may wonder what the best treatment for your condition is, whether you should try natural remedies or over-the-counter...

I was invited to a conference called the National Psoriasis Foundation Volunteer Impact Summit. The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) brought volunteers from around the country together to collaborate, network and...

If you have psoriasis, you know that living with this illness is very difficult. People have the nerve to make comments about it. If you are in this condition like...

Whether you are newly diagnosed with psoriasis or have had it a long time like me it tends to take a toll on your mental health. In my case I...

Have you ever gotten self care services and felt like you were scary? I have. When I go for a hair appointment, I make sure that I let them know...