Traveling with MedicationsWith the right planning, traveling with prescription psoriasis medicines does not have to be a hassle at the airport. First, you should do your research, know the rules, and get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Today Is My AnniversaryI am delighted to share my anniversary with the people I have come to love and adore. Today, I celebrate my 55th anniversary of having psoriasis. As I think back...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Psoriasis Headquarters: The ScalpOh, scalp psoriasis—so much angst from such an important part of my body. It’s my head. It holds my brain. I am supposed to love and cherish it. Nope! Instead...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Who Needs Sleep!? 10 Tips For Catching Some Shut EyeStruggle with sleeping? Tossing and turning at night? It may be related to psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Research suggests a connection between sleep disturbance and psoriatic disease. The itching and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Quotes I Live By"Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself. When you love yourself, that's when you're most beautiful." - Zoe Kravitz For many of us living with psoriasis, it can be a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Flaring with FlairMy psoriasis was so severe for so long, that I didn’t actually learn about flares until after I started to clear up. My patches would move around, but I never...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis and Premature AgingThere comes a point in everyone’s life when we must make a commitment to something. This starts as early as going to school to get an education. When we choose...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 People Who Have Made a Major Difference in My LifeLiving with psoriasis has its share of ups and downs. I have run into incredibly rude people, but those around me who love me unconditionally help to wash out the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
13 Things To Know About Using Coal TarCoal tar is a byproduct of coal processing that has been used for more than a century to treat skin problems. Today, it is considered an effective, safe, and inexpensive...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reasons Why You Should Open Up About Living With PsoriasisFor almost 2 decades I avoided sharing my story about living with psoriasis at all costs; although the flaky, itchy, plaques often spoke on my behalf without my permission. Many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fighting Pain-One Distraction At A TimeI have had psoriasis for over 50 years. My level of tolerance for pain on a scale of 1 through 25 would absolutely be 20. In other words I don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
No SolicitationI have often pondered getting a tattoo. I figure if I don’t like it, it will just flake off anyways. If I do finally take the plunge and make my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Going To The Spa Used To Terrify MeI'm almost 30, living with psoriasis, and I didn't get my first professional pedicure until a few years ago. At that time my legs were covered with psoriasis and I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sunlight And Psoriasis: How To Enjoy The Sun And Be SafeMany people living with psoriasis find that their skin improves during the summertime when there are more hours of sunlight and they may spend additional time outdoors. The additional moisture in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why I'm The Party PooperMy husband’s family loves to party. He’s from Afghanistan and big, fancy celebrations are almost the norm in his culture. Everyone gets dressed to the nines (hair done, nails done...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis On The BrainDepression is a common related condition of psoriasis, and I am part of that statistic. I am thankful that I do not struggle with chronic depression, but it has definitely...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We Hear You! Let’s Talk About Ear Psoriasis!Psoriasis in and around the ears doesn't happen to everyone, but for those who do experience it, they know, it isn't a fun place to get it! We are sharing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Throw Back: Psoriasis And My 2005 PromDo you remember your prom? For most teens, it's a time to bring out their very best. Teens prepare all year long to celebrate for only a few hours on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips For Removing Psoriasis Plaques & ScalesPlaque psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that produces skin cell growth at a rapid rate. The result? Raised skin plaques throughout areas of the body that include but are not...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Strangest Psoriasis SymptomsPsoriasis is a challenging diagnosis to live with, especially because what it looks like can change so wildly from person to person. It can show up in parts of the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments