Three Things I’ve Learned Since Being Diagnosed With PsoriasisI was first diagnosed with psoriasis when I was age 11. My first symptoms presented on my scalp. My mom noticed it and decided to take me to the doctor...reactions1comment
Why the Pain of Psoriasis Keeps Me From Caring For My SkinLiving with psoriasis is simply painful. I make this statement with confidence after forty-plus years of battling chronic, severe psoriasis. There are the trials and tribulations of countless treatments tried...reactions2comments
Interview With Victoria, Psoriasis AdvocateWhen it comes to your health, you can be one of your best advocates. But when you are in pain and coping with the emotional toll of psoriasis, it is...reactionscomments
How Picking a Psoriasis Plaque Can Lead to Other ProblemsLiving with and managing psoriasis can come with many different challenges. This condition has several comorbidities which include physical and mental health conditions. A sure-start way of making psoriasis and...reactions4comments
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 with friends. The reason behind it can spring...reactionscomments
Advocating For Yourself At The Doctor’s OfficeThe process of being diagnosed with a chronic health concern can often be lengthy and difficult. People with psoriasis frequently have a long journey between the time they first begin...reactionscomments
Chronic Fungal Infection & PsoriasisFor the past 13 years, I have been living with psoriasis and all its bells and whistles. By now, I have a really good idea of what is "normal" for...reactionscomments
Chronic Fatigue Explained Using The Cell Phone Battery TheoryAnyone living with an autoimmune condition including psoriasis is often referred to as a "spoonie". As someone who lives with psoriasis, I am certainly familiar with the spoon theory. In...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Behind The EarsHaving psoriasis just about anywhere on the body can be a real nightmare and lead to comorbidities such as anxiety and depression. Some of the more unusual places I’ve had...reactions15comments
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 both have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Between the...reactionscomments
What Life Feels Like With PsoriasisTry to dissect life with psoriasis? I never gave it a thought. There are so many emotions that range from anxiety, panic, stress, and sadness all because of this invisible...reactionscomments
Step Therapy Guardrails Benefit Patients FairlyStep therapy, also known “fail first,” is the practice of insurance companies requiring a patient to try and fail one or more medications before allowing the patient to take the...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Conversations: Mental Health and Finding ConfidencePsoriasis is just as common in men as it is in women. But that does not say much about the actual experience of men with the condition. Men and women...reactionscomments
Clothes Shopping With PsoriasisWhen it comes to managing life with psoriasis, clothing shopping is right up there with going to a hairdresser. Neither of these activities is on my list of favorite things...reactionscomments
Let’s Welcome An Old Friend Of PsoriasisThere was a time that simply hearing the word "summer" would make me cringe. Summer was a time I had to almost hide from people. What would people think or...reactionscomments
There's An App For ThatI was recently asked if I ever used an app as a means of tracking my psoriasis symptoms. Maybe you are like me and never thought about if such an...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Conversations: Representation and AdvocacyPsoriasis is just as common in men as it is in women. But that does not say much about the actual experience of men with the condition. Men and women...reactionscomments
Making All Copays CountGetting a little outside of your comfort zone is a good thing. Getting way outside of your comfort zone can be nerve-wracking and challenging. But when the National Psoriasis Foundation...reactions2comments
Summer Sun and PsoriasisHello, sunshine! The cold winter has subsided. The ice has melted and the spring flowers have shown up. Bringing hope and the promise of new life. For some of us...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed with Psoriasis: What’s Next?Illnesses can come in many forms and take on different weights. The common cold, for instance, may be a little annoying and require a week or 2 of extra rest...reactionscomments
