Living

More than half of us living with psoriasis experience feelings of fatigue, or increased tiredness as a result of our condition. When my skin worsens, I certainly feel more fatigued...

Since 2012, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Crohn’s disease have taken the wheel for most functions of my life. I’ve never intended for that to happen, but I won’t sugar coat...

I know this is a hard one, but if you have been sick for as many years as I have; you must find ways to overcome some of these obstacles...

“Oh, so now I’m invisible to you? That’s cool. I’ve always wanted a superpower”-Unknown I saw the above quote on a meme this week and laughed out loud. It was...

I love working out but for me to exercise on a regular basis, I had to join a gym. Holding myself accountable at home just never works out in my...

Wikipedia defines a catch-22 as “a paradoxical situation from which an individual cannot escape because of contradictory rules.” They give the example of not being able to find a job...

We are what we eat they say, I really like broccoli and chocolate, however, I do not see my arms changing color or tasting any better for that matter. Which...

Let’s face it, having psoriasis can put a serious damper on your personal style. For men and women alike trying to find fashionable clothes that you are comfortable in can...

I did not set out to spend a day naked in a public place. As most of us with psoriasis don’t. I asked for a very low key meet up...

I am a self-proclaimed creature of habit, I do not like change unless it jingles in my pocket and can buy me a cup of coffee. I recently read an...

Last week, something I’ve only read about online occurred. My 6-year-old nephew’s biologic infusion was given to someone else and he almost received their infusion. This means that an adult...

We asked our community what their go-to products for keeping their skin hydrated when the weather is dry and cold. This list of products is inspired by real people living...

Over the past few years, I’ve gotten the opportunity to speak at quite a few events. Every so often, someone who is not there as a patient but there as...

I have had psoriasis for over 55 years and psoriatic arthritis for over 30 years. I have often wonder what makes me ticked? I have been an emotional roller coaster...

Two years ago, at the launch of the PlaquePsoriasis.com site, I wrote an article called “Internet Sensation: Yiganerjing.” It was prompted by an explosion of discussion on the psoriasis forums...

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have lived with psoriasis for years, managing the physical and emotional symptoms of this chronic condition is far from easy. In fact, at times, it...

I love the country that I live in. I love canoeing, cottages, blueberries, toques, toboggans, maple syrup, and even our diehard hockey fans. I love food festivals in Toronto, artisan...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to overproduce skin cells (that’s where those fun patches of flaky skin come in). While the exact reason that this...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...

Two years ago I decided it was time to try something new. I had been managing my psoriasis well with diet, but it was January, and I thought that instead...