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 comet and the segments are meant to make...reactionscomments
Psoriasis in the Armpits“Hello darkness my old friend,” is the song I imagine my armpit psoriasis would sing if they could sing. We talk a lot about psoriasis on the elbows, knees, and...reactionscomments
The Woes of Winter With PsoriasisIn an effort to begin on a positive note, I feel that I must state my love for freshly fallen snow and hot chocolate, Christmas trees, outdoor holiday markets, and...reactionscomments
What My Veteran Husband Taught MeMost of you have heard the stories of my early days of dating my husband. The story usually covers my concerns about telling him about having severe psoriasis and how...reactions2comments
Could Meditating Make Phototherapy More Effective?Picture this: I’m cozied up in bed, reading a book about mindfulness meditation when I come across a passage. It was about a research study that those with psoriasis who...reactions4comments
Journey in the GymA little while ago I wrote about my journey in the gym. I was starting completely new and working through everything that came with it. It has been an interesting...reactions1comment
3 Simple and Refreshing Scalp ScrubsWhen my scalp psoriasis is in full flare, I find myself desperate to try anything for a resolution. Oils, creams, masks. You name it and I’ve probably tried it. With...reactions2comments
Giving Psoriasis a Voice (And a Laugh)This year I was blown away and honored to be one of the top finalists for the Wego Health Awards. I have been lucky to be nominated for the past...reactionscomments
A Decade of Psoriasis Wisdom in 600 WordsOver the years I’ve collected advice from thousands of fellow psoriasis sufferers. While some trends come and go, there are always tips that stick – supplements, food, lotions, etc. While...reactions1comment
How to Prepare for a Flare-Free AutumnAutumn is one of the most beautiful times of year. There's a bush near my house whose leaves turn such an arresting shade of red. I pull over almost every...reactionscomments
Steroid Topicals for PsoriasisTopical ointments are the first line of defense doctors want to use when it comes to treating psoriasis. If your psoriasis starts in a small patch, then topical ointment is...reactionscomments
Why I Choose to Positively Speak About Medication OnlineOne of the reasons I got into patient advocacy was to help stop the flow of bad information. Some days, it feels futile. For every positive story about using medicine...reactions4comments
The DIY Psoriasis Treatment: Body ScrubsEssentially, a body scrub is a skincare product that mainly functions to remove dead skin cells through exfoliation. But it has other benefits to your skin as well. Exfoliating soaps...reactions3comments
Judgment Free ZoneI am not too sure what it is about some people, that they find the need to degrade or berate other people to make themselves feel better. As I have...reactions2comments
The History of World Psoriasis DayDo you even know there is a World Psoriasis Day? How about the fact that it happens every year on the same day and same month? Can you answer the...reactionscomments
Treatments From Your General PractitionerDid you know that a general practitioner can help with psoriasis? Me either. It took me 28 years with psoriasis to realize that my general practitioner (GP) could help me...reactions1comment
Why Doctors Aggravate MeAnyone living with psoriasis knows the necessary evils and obligations of going to several doctors. For me, I see both a rheumatologist and a primary care doctor. This is what...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Resource: NPF’s Psound Bytes Podcast SeriesWhen it comes to living with a complex, visible disease, there are never enough resources. Podcasts are becoming more and more popular because you can listen to them anywhere. In...reactionscomments
Tips For Traveling With PsoriasisAlthough it may seem counter-intuitive, preparing for a vacation can certainly be stressful, especially when you are traveling with a medical condition. For me, personally, a ton of questions run...reactionscomments
Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Versus PsoriasisWhen diagnosing psoriasis, it’s important that differential diagnoses are explored as well. This means making sure that any other skin disease that could be confused with psoriasis is explored, to...reactionscomments