What Is Palmoplantar Pustulosis?Palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes pustules (small inflamed bumps) on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, or both. PPP is...reactionscomments
Biosimilars vs Biologics...What's the Scoop?Have you heard of biosimilars? They are basically a similar form of brand name biologics. There has been some debate on whether or not the biosimilar option is safe to...reactionscomments
The Spotty SiblingMy brother called me earlier this year to let me know he was diagnosed with guttate psoriasis. This sounds horrible, and I have felt guilty about it, but there was...reactionscomments
10 Questions to Gauge When Considering Treatment OptionsAre you trying to figure out what psoriasis treatments will work best for you? Check out these 4 different treatment types and the pros and cons that come with each...reactionscomments
Sulfur and PsoriasisPsoriasis and psoriatic arthritis do not smell like that! Have you ever had sulfur treated water? I was invited to a friend's home and she told me that they used...reactions2comments
Test Your "PsO"Knowledge: Myths Versus Facts? Currently, there is no cure for psoriasis. Since psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition people will experience periods of remission (periods of time when symptoms are improved) and flare-ups...reactionscomments
4 Questions About Genital Psoriasis You May be Afraid to AskI have a hunch that genital psoriasis is often times under diagnosed. Having psoriasis on any part of your body can be really embarrassing, but to have the flaky, itchy...reactionscomments
Are You What You Eat?Many people suffering from psoriasis think what they eat doesn’t matter. There is still so much scientific debate between the correlations of food in relation to psoriasis flare-ups. I do...reactions7comments
5 Truths About Pregnancy and Psoriasis Every Woman Should KnowAre you a woman living with psoriasis who desires to have children? There are a lot of questions around psoriasis and pregnancy. Check out this interview I had with Physician...reactionscomments
Ways to Combat Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis FatigueMany people who don’t suffer from psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis will not understand the physical pain and fatigue that goes along with having this disease; especially if you’re suffering from...reactions1comment
How to Talk to Someone with PsoriasisI have had enough awkward conversations to know that sometimes people are uncomfortable talking to me because of my psoriasis. Don’t get me wrong, I totally get it. I look...reactionscomments
17 Psoriasis Facts to Help Spread #PsOAwarenessA fact a day may not keep the doctor away, but it can keep ignorance at bay! Spreading information that is accurate can help spread awareness and education to those...reactionscomments
Tackling Scalp Psoriasis: The All Natural WayOne of my earliest memories of ma managing life with psoriasis was getting my head shaved. I was 5 years old and my scalp psoriasis was so thick, that shaving...reactions5comments
Laundry TipsI saw a meme the other day that showed laundry as the adult’s version of the “Never Ending Story”. Boy is that true! This is especially true for those with...reactions2comments
4 Reasons Why People Don't Treat Their Psoriasis8 million people in the US have psoriasis and on average 22%-37% of those of us living with the disease are not treating their condition. A study conducted by the National Psoriasis Foundation...reactions4comments
An Open Letter on HealthcareWe can’t ignore the elephant in the room: healthcare reform. Before this year I hadn’t considered myself a political person at all. I was more of a “go with the...reactionscomments
Humidifiers and Sorion Cream – Your Community Recommendations When it comes to managing psoriasis it can be incredibly helpful to load up on tips and tricks from other psoriasis sufferers. That’s why we like to keep track...reactionscomments
Getting a Punch Biopsy IRLThe word punch can go two different ways; it could mean a fun and fruity drink, or it could mean pain is coming your way! Dear friends, I wish I...reactionscomments
Sweating Like a Pig: The Impact of Sweat on PsoriasisI just got back to Washington DC from Orlando, FL with my grandkids for the 4th of July holiday weekend. It was a long ride because traffic was so heavy...reactionscomments
Scrub a Dub: Psoriasis Shower RoutinesThere’s no such thing as a “quick shower” when you have psoriasis! If you struggle with psoriasis, there’s a good chance that bathing is not an easy experience. Gone are...reactions10comments