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Psoriasis is weird, huh? It reminds me of a bratty teenager that is happy one moment and angry the next. There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to...

I recently switched jobs. I could not be happier. Better hours, pay, and duties that are more satisfying. The big change is that I went from a sedentary job to...

I have been taking fish oil pills for over 20 years. I started taking it because I had high cholesterol, borderline diabetes, and high blood pressure. Ten years ago I...

Check out these list of words and phrases I could live without when it comes to psoriasis. I understand that some of the terms mentioned below are necessary depending on...

The skin is the largest organ in our body and it has many important functions, one of the most important roles it plays is providing a protective barrier between the...

Has psoriasis ever given you the sensation of having bugs crawling under your skin? It’s not a commonly discussed symptom, but many of us with psoriasis at one time or...

There are a few reasons why people decide to join a clinical trial; One reason is that it's a cheaper way to receive treatment while living with psoriasis. Other people...

Psoriasis causes red, scaly patches on the skin that can be located on all areas of the body and can be painful and itchy, as well as seem unattractive. Psoriatic...

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...