Living

In 2009, I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis. So much has changed since 2009, including my skin and how I manage my psoriasis. When I was first diagnosed, I was...

I was perusing the Internet for a certain kind of black miniskirt. I wanted A-line, wool, with gold buttons. When I saw it, I clicked on someone’s blog, and there...

I recently attended a conference in which a speaker by the name of Dr. Christina Hibbert presented “The Pyramid of Self-Worth.” I feel compelled to share some of her presentation...

Psoriasis can be a lonely condition, but it doesn't mean we are alone. Because guess what? An estimated 7.55 million US adults with psoriasis. While psoriasis can be isolating and...

Did you know that 26% of adults in the western world have at least one tattoo? I venture to guess that a small percentage of those adults also have some...

It's that time of year again. It's the season of generosity and gift-giving! Before the cold, gray, and dry winter months set in - we can celebrate time with our...

Visiting the doctor should be a helpful experience. But too often, that is not the case. Many PlaquePsoriasis.com community members have shared that their exams often do not go well...

When a person lives with psoriasis, we can become a little obsessed with our skin. We manage our plaques and hope for remission and aim to avoid any triggers that...

HealtheVoices is an annual conference that is put on by the HealtheVoices program. The goal of both the program and the conference is to connect online advocates from across various...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

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 morning after the night before. Many years ago, this saying would be reminiscent of a night of living it up in full force and nursing a whopper of a...

Most people look at psoriasis as merely a skin condition requiring treatment, but no one bothers to look at the emotional impact of the condition or how it affects mental...

I think we can all agree the most maddening symptom of psoriasis is the dreaded, constant itch. We all know scratching is considered a big no-no; I call it my...

I have lived with psoriasis for 6 decades. In that time, I've only experienced a bout of inverse psoriasis twice. The first time was thirty years ago. The second time?...

What is it about doctor's appointments? I guess no one really looks forward to going to the doctor. This is especially true for those who live with psoriasis. It can...

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have taken so much away from me. I mean, it's lonely. I have low self-esteem, and I'm always answering questions about my skin. It's depleted me...

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world experience psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and there is no cure yet. 125 million people worldwide, 2 to 3 percent of...

Psoriasis leaves us in a lot of physical discomforts. What we don't mention that often is the emotional discomfort we experience. The rude stares, managing unwanted comments. There is so...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...