Meet Jess, PA-C: Talking Progression & ComorbiditiesWhen faced with a debilitating itch, a flaky trail, and an overwhelming stigma - it can feel almost silly to think about any other way psoriasis can impact daily life...reactionscomments
Food and Psoriasis: Eat This, Not ThatWhile no scientific research has definitively linked the food you eat to psoriasis flare-ups, many patients report that cutting out certain drinks and foods can reduce symptoms. With any diet...reactionscomments
Another Psoriasis Journey: Can Gratitude Be Your Companion?I'm only a couple of months away from having this disease for six decades. That's right - 60 years I will have lived with psoriasis infiltrating my life. Those who...reactionscomments
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your AppointmentsA new diagnosis of psoriasis, well, can be incredibly overwhelming. Patients may be feeling shocked, find temporary mental relief, or have difficulty processing it all - especially when it comes...reactionscomments
Did the COVID Vaccine Make Your Psoriasis Flare?First, let me say, nothing has been proven, nor does research support that the COVID-19 impacts psoriasis and its symptoms. I have, however, noticed it being asked time and time...reactionscomments
5 Tips for Getting Tattoos When You Have PsoriasisAs with most things to do with personal choice, tattoos, in general, can be a touchy subject. We all have our own school of thought and mine is, that as...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Pain Hurts the SoulFriends, have I ever told you how much I've struggled with psoriasis? Psoriasis has truly been the most difficult part of my journey, emotionally speaking. Psoriatic arthritis continues to give...reactionscomments
Community Views: Psoriasis and DietPsoriasis management involves looking for ways to reduce inflammation since flare-ups are caused by an overactive immune response. Many of those who live with chronic psoriasis have tried to reduce...reactionscomments
Psoriasis in the EarsItchy ears, huh. We see our pets frequently bend in their own unique way to scratch behind their ears. When it comes to managing itchy ears due to psoriasis, well...reactionscomments
Community Views: A Good Day with PsoriasisA good day with psoriasis? Is that even possible? The way this condition cracks and bleeds in all areas of life. It's impossible not to think about it from the...reactionscomments
The Impact of Psoriasis In and Around The EyesEyes are the windows to the soul, they say. Eyes come in various shapes and sizes, the colors and patterns are a testament to how perfect nature truly is. The...reactionscomments
Let's Talk Healthy Skin: What Does That Even Mean?Psoriasis is a chronic condition that is caused by an autoimmune response. It has nothing to do with the health of our skin, just the health of our bodies and...reactionscomments
Let's Talk Healthy Skin: The Importance of Advocacy & SharingPsoriasis is a chronic condition that is caused by an autoimmune response. It has nothing to do with the health of our skin, just the health of our bodies and...reactionscomments
Tips for Getting a Quality Night Sleep with PsoriasisThere are many challenges that come when managing life with psoriasis. One big one? Sleep. Can you imagine going days, weeks, and sometimes months without quality sleep? The struggle is...reactionscomments
Community Views: What You Wish Your Dermatologist KnewWhen you find a good dermatologist, you hold tight. I’ve held so tight to ours over the past 18 years, there’s little my doctor doesn’t know about me or my...reactionscomments
A Look At The Mental Health Burden in Psoriatic PatientsIf you have read a few of my articles, then you know, one topic I occasionally write about is the impact psoriasis can have on mental health. Why? Because long...reactionscomments
Let's Talk Healthy Psoriasis Skin: The Emotional ChallengesPsoriasis is a chronic condition that is caused by an autoimmune response. It has nothing to do with the health of our skin, just the health of our bodies and...reactionscomments
The Most Hard to Treat Areas of PsoriasisPsoriasis can affect all different areas of the body. Basically, where there is skin, psoriasis can go. That means, everywhere. While some areas of the body may be easier to...reactions3comments
Home Remedies For Psoriasis ReliefFor most of us, and especially for me, the dreaded debilitating psoriasis itch can drive us crazy. There have been times when I have scratched holes in my skin to...reactionscomments
Plaque, Inverse, Guttate, Oh my!As if it wasn’t bad enough having the worst flare-up of my psoriasis in my adult life, I experienced not one, not two, but three different types of psoriasis on...reactionscomments
