Why Should You Be Ashamed of Your Skin?I am only a couple of months shy of having psoriasis for 60 years. That's the majority of my life. One thing...reactionscomments
How Autoimmune Diseases Mix & MatchThe other day, I woke up to several light red, dry spots on my thigh and chest. They are about the size...reactionscomments
Parenting With PsoriasisPsoriasis is a chronic condition. It takes a lot of daily management and daily brain space. I've lived with this condition since...reactionscomments
“Tapping” Technique for The Emotional Toll of PsoriasisLife is stressful. Psoriasis is stressful. Life with psoriasis? Super stressful. This condition takes up almost every waking thought—worries about treatment, skin...reactionscomments
Does Taking a Long Shower Affect Your Psoriasis?I always shower each morning before heading out the door to work or seeing friends and family. It freshens me up and...reactions5comments
Tips for Managing Genital PsoriasisNo one likes to talk about it. Why would they? As if living with a visible skin condition wasn't enough, psoriasis can...reactions16comments
Having Psoriasis and Loving IntimacyLiving with a visible condition like psoriasis, it can be quite the emotional challenge to be comfortable showing our full self to...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Is My SuperpowerPsoriasis is hardly ever a cheery topic. This chronic condition is a daily struggle, and those who live with it understand its...reactions4comments
Stress Is The Silent Culprit of Psoriasis Flares. What Can We Do?I live with ankylosing spondylitis, an immune-mediated disease characterized by spinal arthritis, joint inflammation, and problems with my eyes, gut, some organ...reactionscomments
Growing Up With Plaque PsoriasisMy own personal journey with severe scalp and plaque psoriasis began at age 12. I was quite excited to be sent off...reactions1comment
Fighting Pain-One Distraction At A TimeI have had psoriasis for over 50 years. My level of tolerance for pain on a scale of 1 through 25 would...reactionscomments
Patient Assistance ProgramsWhen I was first diagnosed with psoriasis, I really thought my life was over. For someone who had no insurance, how in...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Woes: Frustrations of Insurance & Step TherapyThere are many things I find absolutely maddening about living with psoriasis. You would think that having lived with this condition for...reactions5comments
Cap Medicare Part D so Seniors Can Afford Their MedicationsMany patients on biologics have a difficult time paying for their medication copays. This is true for my son and me who...reactionscomments
What I Want You to Know When I’m Canceling PlansUsually, chronically ill people struggle in making long-term commitments. This even includes or setting up appointments and making plans to catch up...reactionscomments
Do You Think Psoriatic Disease Worsens With Age?When I was in my 20's, this question was constantly at the back of my mind. Will my illness worsen as I...reactionscomments
Talking With Your Doctor About Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis ProgressionI have seen so many stories and comments focused on doctor-patient communication. What is it that people have such a hard time...reactionscomments
Prescription for Picking Up Your (Psoriasis) MedsEvery month I take a trip or two to the pharmacy. It’s a time-honored tradition of treating a chronic condition like psoriasis...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Is My Full-time JobLittle did I know being a psoriasis patient would be my real job. It demands 24 hours of my time every day...reactionscomments
New Insurance, New Hurdles to Access TreatmentPsoriasis and psoriatic arthritis run in our family. My son and I were diagnosed with both just a few years apart. Psoriatic...reactionscomments
