Why Do I Have To Feel And Look Sick To Feel Validated?I was diagnosed with severe plaque psoriasis almost ten years ago. The first few years were difficult as I came to terms with not only my physical health but my...reactions3comments
My Top 3 Ways to Manage StressStress 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...reactions3comments
A Change of Seasons Means A Change In Psoriasis RoutineFall is officially upon us. There is a crispness in the air that lets us know that summer is officially behind us. While the summer season is more carefree, spontaneous...reactionscomments
Have You Ever Wanted to Go to a Psoriasis Event?Though oftentimes it may feel like it, you don't have to go at it alone when it comes to managing life with psoriasis. There are plenty of ways to find...reactions1comment
A Skincare Package: A Psoriasis Awareness Month GiveawayThe Psoriasis Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Psoriasis has a significant impact on quality of life. One piece of psoriasis management that has a...reactionscomments
Diagnosis After Diagnosis, Heartbreak After HeartbreakGetting a diagnosis after years of searching is definitely a win. You thought the numerous hospital visits and bloodwork would be over, the unexpected rush to the emergency room would...reactions1comment
My Fears of People’s Stares While SwimmingSummers in Louisiana are legendary for being hot and miserable. Being born and raised here, you learn to look for anything that brings temporary relief from the heat. One such...reactions1comment
My Genetic Trail of PsoriasisWhen I was first diagnosed with psoriasis, it rocked my whole world. I had never heard the word before, let alone any indication of what it meant. At the time...reactions2comments
My Stressful Year of Eyelid PsoriasisDuring the year 2020, when the global COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing, eyelid psoriasis became something I contended with pretty frequently. I live in New York City, which became...reactions1comment
Raising Awareness One Skincare Routine At A Time!It's August, which means it's Psoriasis Awareness Month. Psoriasis is a visible condition with visible symptoms. These visible symptoms bring on rude comments, unwanted questions, and a whole lot of...reactionscomments
The Emotional Toll When A Scalp Psoriasis Flare Gets WorseIt’s been some time since I wrote about my scalp psoriasis management. My plan consisted of using coconut oil and a shower cap, keeping my hair short, and updating my...reactions2comments
National Psoriasis Foundation Conference '22In-person conferences have always been something I looked forward to. Of course, the pandemic changed all of that. Everything turned to virtual, which we know is simply not the same...reactions3comments
Sisters Share: Psoriasis & Other Autoimmune ConditionsI've lived with psoriasis since the age of 5. I was lonely, confused, and misunderstood for most of my life. These were formative years. Growing up, I wondered whether my...reactions1comment
Psoriasis and Thrush: What's The Link?About a month ago, I began noticing white patches on my tongue and inner cheeks. I always drink tons of water, but my mouth began to feel dry all of...reactions2comments
Skin Shaming Is Not OkayGrowing up as a girl in the 90s, I found myself absolutely bombarded with commercials and print magazine advertisements about perfect skin. Beauty was all-important, and falling into one type...reactions1comment
Closing the Stress Cycle With PsoriasisLiving with psoriasis for as long as I have, the topic and influence of stress have continuously been in my orbit. It's a weird relationship that I'm awkwardly forced to...reactions4comments
Community Views: Tips for Managing PsoriasisManaging psoriasis is far from easy. Learning to live comfortably with plaque psoriasis can take patience. For most people, learning to manage the condition requires trying several solutions before finding...reactions8comments
The Power Of Distraction With PsoriasisWhen psoriasis plaques begin to spread, it feels like there is no end in sight. These flare-ups can cause the majority of us to begin to seek different types of...reactions1comment
Building a Psoriasis Community: Pso FamilyWhen I found out I had psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis I felt like the world had crashed in on me. First off I had not ever heard of psoriasis. Secondly...reactions2comments
Strategies for Talking About PsoriasisPsoriasis is a visible condition. That means the outside world can directly see the symptoms on the outside of our bodies. Having exterior symptoms that catch people's eye seems to...reactionscomments