Living

Being diagnosed with psoriasis can be such a life-changing event. When I was first diagnosed, I went through so many emotions. It was really hard because I had no one...

One of the most difficult times in my psoriasis journey was when my hands were completely covered with plaque psoriasis. Watching psoriasis consume my body was tough enough. I can...

That girl with psoriasis is here again! Yeah, you read that right, I called myself the "girl with psoriasis". Do you sense a change in my tone? It changed years...

Today has been one of those days. Those days that has me reaching for the junk food of chocolate cereal and milk at 9PM. You know the kind of junk...

I cannot even begin to count the number of times that I have had to explain my psoriasis to someone. Whether it’s a family member, a friend, or a stranger...

When you live with psoriasis, finding makeup that doesn't aggravate your skin is a huge mission. Over the years, I have found one or two brands that work for me...

I have had psoriasis for 56 years of my life. 56 years. Having lived with this condition for so long, I'm stronger and more empowered. That was not always the case...

While some appointments can be done virtually using telemedicine, there are still many visits that need to be done in person. If you need to attend an in-person visit, planning...

Psoriasis warriors, today, I am here to make a change. Let us all make a change. For ourselves, let's speak up and stand up. We can be the change to...

We are now nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and one thing is certain: Masks continue to be our most powerful tool to stop the spread of coronavirus, along...

Eleven years ago, I was diagnosed with scalp psoriasis. I remember the dermatologist looking at my scalp and then telling me his official diagnosis. I can recall the entire experience...

I never believed that indifference could be a good thing. I always felt that you need to be passionate about everything. Whether you with it or against it, did not...

After a visit to the doctor today, I find myself feeling sad, annoyed, and angry. I never asked for psoriasis. I almost want to scream "This is not what I...

I had my first child in 1976 and stayed in prayer that he would not get my psoriasis. My psoriasis covered over 70-80% of my body the majority of my...

Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...

There is no perfect way to manage the chronic pain associated with diseases like psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Pill shaming discourages taking medications because of taboos and stereotypes attached to...

When my psoriasis started seventeen years ago, it all began on my left leg. Back then and even now, topicals are the first line of defense in treating psoriasis. In...

Having lived with psoriasis for seventeen years, I have experienced many things, including a skin biopsy. I will not say it is the worse thing I have had to experience...

Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Psoriasis Summer Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The...

I was eating lunch with a dermatology friend as I outlined my talk for the next day. I was scheduled to speak at The Psoriasis Association AGM. The focus of...