Did You Say Something?As an individual that lives with psoriasis, do you ever find yourself asking the following questions? Can you hear that?Did you say something?Could you repeat that?I'm sorry I didn't hear...reactions1comment
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, and — yep, my skin. Psoriatic arthritis falls...reactionscomments
Spring Forward: We're Pso Over Winter!Gray skies, bitter cold, less daylight, and an extra dryness to the air. Winter can be tough for those who live with psoriasis. The result usually calls for an increase...reactionscomments
How I Manage My Scalp PsoriasisScalp psoriasis. Dreaded scalp psoriasis. The very mention of this can send the most experienced psoriasis patient running for the hills - hair blowing in the wind with a trail...reactions1comment
Drawing on InspirationWhen times are hard, I tend to look for inspiration. This last month has been challenging. Of course, there are always highs and lows when living with psoriasis. For me...reactions1comment
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
Losing a Vital Part of My Support SystemThroughout my advocacy, I have believed in the benefit of a reliable support system. It is my thought that having people around you providing emotional support can make managing life...reactions2comments
Girl, You Don't Look Sick!Recently, as the pandemic is shifting, I went out with friends to play catch up on life. It felt so good to talk about advocacy, mentoring, and feeling comfortable in...reactions3comments
Psoriasis Works Like a Thief in the NightYou have been feeling okay for quite a while. These past few months have been easy, silent, and bearable. It feels like you are slowly going back to normal, almost...reactions1comment
The Decision to Switch Psoriasis TreatmentWhen your doctor prescribes a new medication, you may expect immediate effects. But psoriasis drugs can take time to make a difference. In some cases, it can take months for...reactions5comments
Pushing Past The Psoriasis Flare ExhaustionYes, some of the most prominent symptoms of psoriasis are itchy skin, annoying flakes, and being in severe discomfort. What other symptoms are there, you may ask? Well, personally, I...reactions2comments
My Action Plan for Dealing with My Scalp Psoriasis FlareCurrently, I’m suffering a painful flare-up of scalp psoriasis. The plaques are thick, angry, and very itchy. It hasn’t completely covered my scalp but it is concentrated in quite a...reactionscomments
What It Means to Have Friends With PsoriasisThis is my circus and these are my monkeys. I do not have a lot of people in life that I consider to be my people. You know, the people...reactionscomments
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 I find myself reflecting on - is actually...reactionscomments
Scalp Psoriasis And Bald PatchesI was chatting to a friend last week and we got on to the subject of scalp psoriasis. I’m currently experiencing a flare. We had a talk about the condition...reactionscomments
Has Your Psoriasis History Ever Repeated Itself?Philosopher George Santayana is credited with the famous quote, “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This philosophy supports the idea that historic events and...reactionscomments
The Animosity Between Psoriasis and WinterLiving with psoriasis during the winter months is a special kind of brutal. While psoriasis itself can feel like a curse, I can't help but think we're doubly cursed when...reactionscomments
Holding on to Hope With My Psoriasis BiologicWe're almost 2 years into this global pandemic. And dare I say, it seems that this year is looking a lot brighter than both 2020 and 2021. Certain restrictions such...reactions2comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...reactionscomments
Being A Black Woman With Scalp PsoriasisAs a Black woman who has lived with psoriasis throughout her entire life, I could write a book on this subject. Starting at the age of 5, I had to...reactionscomments
