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...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...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...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Psoriasis, Below The BeltAfter a long day, I jumped in the shower. When I bent down the pick up my shampoo, I sent the skin...reactions2comments
The Dog Days Of Summer Are BackI'm a history lover - and as a writer, I appreciate old sayings and words. In historical times, the Greeks and Romans...reactions3comments
What Is Your Quick Response When Asked About Your Skin?Living with psoriasis is a painful reality. It's not just debilitating fatigue or tightening skin. We also are victims of people's frowns...reactionscomments
4 Things Not To Feel Guilty ForI'm always looking for inspiration - in books, articles, and even on social media. In fact, I belong to several social media...reactions2comments
Psoriasis and Stares: What To Do if Someone Can't Stop LookingThere are many downsides to having a chronic condition, and psoriasis is no different. In addition to invisible symptoms, this disease also...reactions2comments
Scalp Psoriasis. It Drives Me Menthol!Psoriasis infiltrates every area of the body. Armpits, genitals, hands. This condition knows no bounds. Each place it impacts is labeled differently...reactions4comments
Have You Ever Thought Of Telling Your Story?Being a psoriasis advocate and raising awareness can seem daunting - and perhaps too much trouble. Why would I want to tell...reactions3comments
Inflammatory Arthritis, With A Side Helping of PsoriasisAbout a decade ago, I started noticing early signs of a disease called ankylosing spondylitis, or AS - a mouthful, I know...reactions5comments
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of ShinglesWe asked our community of patient leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with...reactions3comments
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactions3comments
Psoriasis Treatment: PhototherapyLight therapy, or phototherapy, holds the opportunity to improve the symptoms of psoriasis in many people. Light therapy works by reducing skin...reactions1comment
The Anxiety Of Seeing A DoctorResisting visiting a doctor is not an uncommon feeling. Even if we are physically suffering and showing visible symptoms, it takes quite...reactionscomments
How To Manage Psoriasis Flare-UpsAs random as a new psoriasis plaque can appear, so can a flare. As I write this, I find myself in a...reactions2comments
Psoriasis is the PitsPicking up something we've dropped, reaching for a bowl on the top shelf, and waving to a friend. We use and rely...reactions1comment
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune SystemPatient Leader Jacqueline Harmon shared her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious health conditions. By now, I assume nearly everyone...reactionscomments
How My Support Group Helps MeA strong support system isn't easy to come by and can change with the wind - or even with the appearance of...reactions1comment