Not Just My DiseaseI have learned so much over the past 50 years about having psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. For those who do not have a chronic illness, I want to share some... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Need ShadeI begin my story telling that the sun will soon be shining very bright.This can be a good thing and it can also be a bad thing. We know that... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eerie EarsEven before I was diagnosed with psoriasis I was always self-conscious about my ears. If you check out my profile picture you will see that I have a big head—a... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
I Was Beating To A Different DrumI have had psoriasis for over 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for 25 years. I often think back to childhood memories I think those early years helped mold me into... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Better with PsoriasisPsoriasis can affect every aspect of life including the way you sleep. When my psoriasis was at it's worse, I remember waking up in the middle of the night to... By Alisha B2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have You Lost Your Mind?My insurance company called me to discuss my coverage for a biologic medication that I am on for my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. They said my deductible would be $3,000... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FAQ from Those Newly Diagnosed with PsoriasisRight now there are currently 8 million people in the US who have psoriasis, and the number seems to increase as time goes by, perhaps due to misdiagnosis and food... By Alisha B2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
No Job For YouMy whole life I have been told how important first impressions are; make sure your clothes are clean; don’t put on too much make-up; that perfect hairstyle. How do you... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Psoriasis Different in Men and Women?Have you ever wondered who gets psoriasis more, men or woman and how does it affect us differently? We have all heard that psoriasis is a chronic skin condition which... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Things I Learned by Having PsoriasisLiving with psoriasis is a chronic condition that has no cure, so if one is diagnosed with it, you better believe that it's a fight they will face for their... By Alisha B3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Are You Scared to Talk About Your Disease?Psoriasis isn't contagious and for the most part, not life-threatening, although it can have detrimental effects on mental and emotional health, be extremely uncomfortable, and very expensive to control. So... By Alisha B3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life with Guttate PsoriasisI was in elementary school when I first broke out in small, circular red patches on my legs. I can’t remember if an infection preceded these patches, but it’s likely... By VickiN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does Psoriasis Cause Trauma?This is a question that puzzles so many people. I have really dug deep in my own life as to the answer to this baffling question. What I’ve come up... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Can See YouEverybody knows that eyes are the organs in the head through which we are all blessed to see. Amazingly, our eyes have the ability to observe, stare, glance, view and... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You've Got a Friend in MeMaking friends as an adult is awkward. It’s not like when you are younger and simply become friends with whoever has the same lunch box as you (Teenage Mutant Ninja... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Confronted about Psoriasis in the ClassroomI was once a sexual health educator for an organization in Montgomery, Al. My job was to go into all the middle and high schools of the district and to... By Alisha B2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Water and PsoriasisWe all know that we need to drink water to survive. Our body is approximately 60 percent water and the brain is 70 percent water, along with the lungs that... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping Through The AgesWe all have coping mechanisms don’t we; little things that make having psoriasis a little easier? As I think back on my years of living with this disease, I see... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
One Year ClearThis month marks my Cleariversary (a complete year of being plaque free). Before I say anything else, I have to tell you that I never thought I would be here... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Show and TellI’ve had psoriasis for over 50 years and have plenty to show and tell. When I was in elementary school, there were a lot of times I felt different and... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments