The Journey of Being LGBTQIA+ and Living with PsoriasisGrowing up gay can still be difficult in 2023. I know what you’re thinking, it’s the twenty-first century, why are people still struggling to be their authentic selves? There are... By Jack Gevertz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Let's Talk Biosimilars & Psoriasis Treatment2023 can potentially be a game changer in providing those of us who live with psoriasis new treatments. I have lived with psoriasis for going on almost 20 years. Like... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A Children's Book About Psoriasis? Meet The Author!It's no secret that in addition to its painful symptoms and ongoing debilitating itch, psoriasis seems to be forever misunderstood. I mean, those with psoriasis not only live with a... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Oh Those, Summer Nights (With Psoriasis)Mosquitos may be smug thinking they hold the most painful itch - but they would be wrong. The psoriasis itch simply has no mercy and rivals any mosquito by far... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Armpit Psoriasis Is Quite Literally, the Pits!Psoriasis in the armpits, is quite literally the pits. Are you familiar with this idiom? To say something is "the pits" is essentially saying it's the worst. It's historic origin... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Views: Newly Diagnosed and Treatment AdviceThere is so much to learn when you receive a psoriasis diagnosis. You're presented with an overwhelming amount of treatment options, new words like "topicals" and "inflammation" are thrown at... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Representation MattersThis year, in March 2023, I had the honor of participating in the National Psoriasis Foundations in=person Capitol Hill Day. I met with leaders within the United States House of Representatives... By Ayesha Patrick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Let's Talk Vitamin D And It's Importance in Psoriasis ManagementVitamin D is a nutrient you need for good health. It helps your body absorb calcium, one of the main building blocks for strong bones. Your body needs vitamin D... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Oatmeal Face Mask (For Facial Psoriasis)Let's take a minute to talk about the skin on our face. It's exposed, it's sensitive and it's not made equally. Treating facial psoriasis requires a more thoughtful process -... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Is Psoriasis Completely Bad? It Doesn't Have To Be...An official diagnosis of psoriasis can intensify emotions. We've just been told we have an incurable skin disease. Whoa. Overwhelming questions and thoughts consume our minds. How can I get... By Jack Gevertz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Makeup Brand Laura Geller Receives The First Ever Stamp Of Approval From The NPFAs I scrolled through the internet, I found an article in People Magazine stating that makeup company Laura Geller made the “first psoriasis-safe foundation.” Laura Geller’s star, the Baked Balance-n-Brighten... By Brittany Ineson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling Psoriasis Crawlies for the First TimeI value myself as a country girl. By this, I mean I have lived in the country most of my life. The only two things I dislike about country living... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Water Kefir As An Alternative Psoriasis TreatmentKefir is a fermented drink with some health benefits and has been used across cultures and communities. The kefir grains that create these cultured drinks are made with yeasts, bacteria... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hair Dye and Scalp Psoriasis: My ExperienceChanges aren't always easy, but lately, I've been feeling like I need to do something to upgrade how I look and how I feel about myself. An easy decision would... By Tikeyah Varner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Your Psoriasis Getting Worse And Better At The Same Time?It may sound odd, but I think my latest psoriasis flare is getting better and worse simultaneously. I’m noticing new patches forming in some places, whereas other lesions in other... By Jack Gevertz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
“Tapping” Technique for The Emotional Toll of PsoriasisLife is stressful. Psoriasis is stressful. Life with psoriasis? Super stressful. This condition takes up almost every waking thought—worries about treatment, skin clearance - and, of course, the stares. Stress... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Taking a Long Shower Affect Your Psoriasis?I always shower each morning before heading out the door to work or seeing friends and family. It freshens me up and makes me feel ready to start the day... By Jack Gevertz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
A Day In The Life: Managing Psoriasis TriggersWe know that psoriasis is an autoimmune condition. When living with an autoimmune condition, it's important to be mindful of what may turn our immune system against us - in... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Real Patients Share: Psoriasis Treatment Can Be Overwhelming!Plaque psoriasis is a largely misunderstood condition. Many people do not know what an outbreak looks like or even that the condition is not contagious. Within the community of people... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
My Top 3 Biologic Injection TipsWhen I first started biologic medication to control my rampant inflammation, I was so frightened. If you join any sort of chronic illness community, you’ll hear plenty of good and... By Lisa Marie Basile3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments