Living

When it comes to living with psoriasis, each of us has our own unique journey. From being diagnosed to our treatment choices, it all varies and some people are further...

Many aspects of psoriasis are outside your control. You may experience flare-ups when symptoms worsen and periods when the symptoms are relatively mild. To better manage your condition, your dermatologist...

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many things we had taken for granted simply shut down: stores, restaurants, schools. Thankfully in the spring of 2021, many places are...

A quick explanation of psoriasis can simply come down to a discussion about skin cells. For those without psoriasis, skin cells are normally made and replaced every 3 to 4...

The energy I have on any given day is precious and fleeting, so I allow myself the luxury of a house cleaner. I originally went through a cleaning company. I...

When it comes to your health, you can be one of your best advocates. But when you’re in pain and coping with the emotional toll of psoriasis, it isn’t always...

I’ve treated my psoriasis with biologics for almost two decades. My dermatologist agreed to prescribe the first biologic for psoriasis, Amevive, when it became FDA approved in 2003. It wasn’t...

Oh for the love of travel. Before 2020, the most wonderful wanderlust would fill my soul when I boarded a plane and I was off to explore a new space...

Itching is one of the most common symptoms of psoriasis. Ninety percent of people with psoriasis experience itching, and up to 75 percent endure daily itching. That is a lot...

Psoriasis on the face, as you can imagine, can be pretty detrimental to one's mental health. It's right there, for everyone to see. My face has always been the hardest...

In most parts of the world, the summer months mean sunshine and warmer weather. Backyard barbeques, trips to the beach, and time in the garden are on the itinerary. But...

I can clearly recall when I first noticed psoriasis on my eyelids and in my eyebrows. I was in a science class in high school and the tabletops were black...

Friction is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another. How can this be applied to psoriasis? Well, for those who are unaware, psoriasis can appear...

Have you ever had a nice thought hit you out of the blue? It can really take you back to a simpler or more peaceful time. At the same time...

Summer is just around the corner. Everything in the summer seems to revolve around going to the beach and preparing for that summer body. It does have to be said...

For many living with plaque psoriasis, there is a period of trial and error as someone learns what works best on their skin. Plaques that crack and bleed can be...

Merriam-Webster defines resilience as an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. It’s not the absence of weakness or emotional distress. Rather, it is the presence...

When it comes to psoriasis, we all know that the plaques can form just about anywhere on the body. This means patches can arise on the arms, legs, buttocks, and...

I don’t know how you’ve been feeling, but at my house, life has felt particularly stressful. Maybe it’s because my husband is working from home and we’re together more than...

Maybe your psoriasis decided to flare after a period of stress or illness. But sometimes a flare arrives for no discernible reason at all. No matter what brought it on...