Living

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...

I’ve mentioned in one of my previous articles, Rheumatologist Reject, that I have had a tough time getting diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (affectionately nicknamed PsA). This has been tough! I...

Have you come across the term psoriasis warrior? If you use social media to find support, then I imagine you have. It's a great hashtag to search on Instagram or...

What I’m about to tell you is a 20-plus-year story in the making. It concludes with my gynecologist dropping a truth bomb while doing her thing “under the hood.” During...

We know psoriasis is as old as dirt. It goes way back in the ancient days when we believe various skin conditions call tzaeaath which translated as leprosy. I began...

In my twenties, I wrote safety protocols. The benefit? Planning for a disaster before it occurs can make a significant difference to your health. The most useful process I have...

I’ve heard it said that those with psoriasis would make poor criminals because we’d leave skin flakes with our DNA at every crime scene. I completely agree! In addition to...