Sweating Like a Pig: The Impact of Sweat on PsoriasisI just got back to Washington DC from Orlando, FL with my grandkids for the 4th of July holiday weekend. It was...reactionscomments
Spray Tanning for Wedding Was an Epic FailOnce upon a time, I got married and wanted to look like the sun-kissed Florida native that I used to be. The...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Even More Ways To Support A Loved One Who Is Living With PsoriasisA few important things to mention, don’t offer unsolicited advice and act like you know their illness better than them. Believe them...reactionscomments
Managing My Medical TeamMy medical team consists of a general practitioner, dermatologist, and rheumatologist. A team of doctors all with the common goal of keeping...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Pain and DepressionThose who live with psoriasis also live with chronic pain. That's right, psoriasis can be painful. Aside from the debilitating itch, those...reactionscomments
Helpful Ways To Respond and Support A Loved One Who Is Living With PsoriasisThis article is not written for the chronically ill. This is for the parent whose child is dealing with a chronic illness...reactionscomments
X-Trac Laser Therapy Cleared My PsoriasisI have a terrible time with psoriasis on my palms, fingers, and the soles of my feet. Fingertips, especially, will be perfectly...reactions2comments
Unknown for many years.I am now 87 years of age and have recently been diagnosed with PsA. When I was 17-18 years old my face...reactions4comments
Recognizing Depression and Getting TreatmentIf you have psoriasis, you already know that it is more than just a skin condition. Beyond the effects psoriasis can have...reactionscomments
Trust Me, Psoriasis Is Not Just a Dry Skin DiseaseI have had severe psoriasis my whole life. Every time I go to the doctor, it seems like I get a new...reactionscomments
Loaning My Body to Science Part 1: The Comorbidities StudyI was given the amazing opportunity to participate in the Psoriasis, Atherosclerosis and Cardiometabolic disease Initiative (PACI) study at the NIH in...reactionscomments
Comorbidities of PsoriasisSo why is talking about related health conditions or comorbidities, as they are called, a concern for those of us dealing with...reactions2comments
Psoriasis Comorbidities: The More You Know the More You StressYou know how NBC has those public service announcements called “The More You Know?” The ad flies across the screen like a...reactionscomments
Talking with Your Doctor About Progressing PsoriasisIt may be that your psoriasis flares are occurring more frequently or lasting for longer periods of time. Maybe you've noticed that...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
Feeling Better vs Coping Better: How to Tell the DifferenceLiving with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, we are often evaluated on how well we are living with and managing our disease. Pain...reactionscomments
