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Because every person living with psoriasis is different, how we handle certain psoriasis related situations can differ as well. Today, we would like to explore psoriasis and intimacy. We are...

My psoriasis journey has made me learn a lot of things over these past 56 years. I will continue to keep sharing my experience, feelings, and thoughts with you. You...

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...

Patients reporting feeling ignored or invisible when it comes to how their doctors treat them isn't news to the medical industry. Patients are often rushed in and out of the...

Managing scalp psoriasis is a challenge because the hair makes it hard to apply ointments and creams. Getting any of these medications applied and then needing to wash out your...

I love using coconut oil for my psoriasis. I find it’s an amazing moisturizer and really helps to replenish my skin and soothe my patches. I first started using coconut...

Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of a particular characteristic or attribute. Examples include cultural background, disability, mental illness and yes, even chronic conditions. It's...

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...

Quite possibly the largest part of psoriasis management is caring for the skin. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that generates new skin cells more rapidly than those who don't. The...

Hey, there folks. Today, I want to share with you all about my journey with plaque psoriasis. It has been sixty long years since this illness.  Over the years, I have...

Psoriasis is a chronic condition, it takes a lot more than a simple lotion to cure. Speaking of cure, this condition doesn't have one. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where...

What does originality even mean? It means not a copy or an imitation. It means honoring who you are from the beginning. I recently heard a song called "I'm Going...

Psoriasis is inconvenient. This condition will never meet expectations and remains completely unpredictable. It's a chronic condition, though most people don't realize it. It never goes away and it is...

Psoriasis is a visible condition. We're so self-conscious thinking that people are staring at us, sometimes, the last thing we want to do is answer questions about our skin or...

Living with psoriasis for over 60 years, I can claim to have heard it all when it comes to misconceptions about this condition, yet, I can occasionally still be taken...

A few years ago, months after I was diagnosed with psoriatic disease, I discovered that social media could be used as a platform for advocacies and an avenue to vent...

I mean, in addition to managing this incurable condition, those with psoriasis are painfully on display. Because of their exposed skin and visible plaques, this unfortunately, invites forward questions, hurtful...

I have had psoriasis since the age of 5. I am now 65. This condition has consumed so much of my life. I'm aware of symptoms, triggers, treatments. I have...

Living with a visible condition like psoriasis, it can be quite the emotional challenge to be comfortable showing our full self to a person. Our raised plaques and cracked skin...

Psoriasis is a chronic condition. It takes a lot of daily management and daily brain space. I've lived with this condition since I was 5 years old. I'm now 65...