Living

No matter where in the world you live, if you have psoriasis, you probably smile less. For those of us who have itchy plaques, this sounds like a no-brainer. After...

I am at a place in my life living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis that my language and dialogue will begin to sound new to me. Many times in my...

When you suffer from psoriasis pain can come in many forms. It can be the debilitating pain of psoriatic arthritis or it can be pain related to an outbreak. If...

October 29 is World Psoriasis Day. Although we need to push for awareness 365 days a year, this is our one day to shine and to demand the attention of...

You might not be able to relate to all of these, but you can relate to some. Check out this list of "You know you have psoriasis when..."Which ones do...

I have had psoriasis for over 50 years. One of my favorite things to say to other people is, “be positive, look at the glass as half full” or something...

If you have plaque psoriasis, you might notice plaques on the same parts of your body again and again. However, have you ever injured an area of plaque-free skin and...

I'm about to give you a glimpse inside my mind as a patient advocate.  Today during a twitter chat a question was asked, "What are your biggest challenges as a...

I love what I do. Being a psoriasis advocate is liberating, fulfilling, and ultimately life-changing, but it can come with its challenges. Here is a glimpse into the challenges I...

I do not like needles. I really, really don’t like needles. That is why I was shocked to be talking with some friends with psoriasis that disclosed they would rather...

What do you do when you find a treatment you want to try but there is a waiting period before you can receive it? The reasons for the wait might...

One of the biggest concerns I hear when talking to people that are newly diagnosed is “How will this impact my dating life/relationship with my partner?” This, of course, is...

Topical treatments are one of the most common types of medications used to treat plaque psoriasis. Topical treatments can be effective – when they are used as directed. However, many...

I have been seeing a dermatologist for the past 50 plus years. Most of them never got my treatment plan right. I have always wondered that if I had a...

I don't think people without psoriasis truly understand how this disease can impact a person on a day-to-day basis. I've had psoriasis for over two decades, and at one point...

Fermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way to preserve foods, gives them additional nutritional value...

I have been married for over 20 years. I remember my first date with my husband. I was totally covered from head to toe and flaking all over the place...

This has definitely been a season for hurricanes and disasters. My sister was in Florida and I was asking her over the phone, do you have food, water, clothes, flashlights...

When you have a visible disease like psoriasis, people are bound to ask you questions. Sometimes it can become a nuisance and uncomfortable, but it's the way of life when...

Most of all of us with psoriasis have struggled with finding a treatment that's right for our bodies. How many treatments have failed you in the last 5 years? Check...