The Challenges of Sticking with Topical TreatmentsTopical 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...reactionscomments
When Doctors Don’t UnderstandI 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...reactionscomments
5 Ways Psoriasis Impacted my Day-to-Day LifeI 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...reactions1comment
Fermented Foods for Mental HealthFermented 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...reactionscomments
Being Intimate with PsoriasisI 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...reactionscomments
Preparing For the StormThis 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...reactionscomments
Say What? 8 Great Comebacks for Questions and Comments About Psoriasis!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...reactionscomments
The Real Reason Why Your Psoriasis Treatment Isn't WorkingMost 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...reactionscomments
Do You Feel at War with Your Skin?I have been at war with my skin for over 50 years. The goal for most people in life is to achieve success and peace or some variation of that...reactionscomments
Picking Out Tattoo Concealer For My Body PsoriasisI am finding myself in quite the pickle these days! In one month from now I’ll be a Bridesmaid in a childhood friend’s wedding. Unfortunately, the guttate psoriasis on my...reactionscomments
Peer BullyingI’m a pretty laid back guy. As the oldest of 6 children and the father of 3 busy boys, I have learned that people are very unique and there are...reactions1comment
Psoriasis AdvancementsI got diagnosed with psoriasis in 1963. My first medication was a black tar that smelled so bad no one wanted to be around me; including myself. I can remember...reactionscomments
When Changing a Job is More Than Changing a JobI went to my first interview in over four years a couple weeks ago. This is the first time I have interviewed since my skin started to clear up. To...reactionscomments
8 Self-Sabotaging Habits That Are Making Your Psoriasis WorsePsoriasis is among the most common skin conditions, affecting about 2% of the U.S. population, and while the condition doesn't affect everyone the same way, the approach to treatment and...reactions9comments
Is Psoriasis Too Profitable To Cure?There are two things that I would really like researchers to figure out: how to cure psoriasis, and a road map for how to avoid getting psoriasis. I’d also like...reactionscomments
6 Things You Should Know About Light Therapy for PsoriasisFor the first decade of living with my disease, I could only use topicals and light treatments, mainly because I was under the age of 18, and 20 years ago...reactionscomments
Awkward 101: Psoriasis in the ClassroomI’ve been looking into going back to school recently, which has brought up some unexpected memories about having psoriasis in a classroom setting. Being in close quarters with peers for...reactionscomments
10 Ways to Raise Awareness for PsoriasisCheck out these 10 ways to raise awareness for psoriasis! #FlauntYourFlares The goal of this hashtag is to show off your psoriasis flares in the proudest ways to show others...reactionscomments
6 Items You Need For Your College Dorm Room if You Have PsoriasisIt's the start of a new school year! When I went off to college in 2005, I was covered in psoriasis from head-to-toe. Prior to leaving for school, I grew...reactionscomments
Finding a New ProviderRecently I made the hard choice to switch dermatologists. You know what? It felt like breaking up with a girlfriend. I put the records request in thinking that would give...reactionscomments