Dressing Room DilemmaI don’t understand people that like to shop for new clothes. Honestly. I don’t get it. Can someone explain it to me please? You go into a store, look at...reactionscomments
Symptoms of PsoriasisThere are many ways to know the symptoms of whether you have a cold or the flu. Some are obvious and some of them are not. It’s not the same...reactionscomments
My Plate Is FullThere are some givens in this life. One of them is to be served with a plate for your usual breakfast, lunch, and dinner. When we are extremely hungry, we...reactionscomments
The Tonsil-Psoriasis ConnectionI’m just going to come right out and say it-I have gigantic tonsils. Seriously. Like freaky large. So large that EVERY time I go to the doctor, they ask me...reactions1comment
Then and Now“I hope this isn’t psoriasis.” I heard my family doctor say this 50 years ago. I was 20 years old; I had no idea what psoriasis was nor what he...reactionscomments
Don't Mock MeI remember as a child when I would see people who were crippled or looked differently than me, I would start pointing and laugh at them. I remember my grandmother...reactionscomments
Slay the Psoriasis StigmaPsoriasis is a disease that comes with a lot of stigma. The number one thing most everyone with psoriasis has in common is that they have been treated like they...reactionscomments
I'm High MaintenanceI’ve had psoriasis for over 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for 25 years. During my years of living, I have run across many types of people. We have low maintenance...reactionscomments
Why I Don't Like GymsGyms have never made much sense to me. You pay an exorbitant amount of money to ride a bike that goes nowhere, which makes you sweaty in the company of...reactionscomments
Managing Psoriasis StressAccording to the Psoriasis In America 2016 survey by plaquepsoriasis.com, 82% of respondents said that stress/anxiety was one of their top triggers for a psoriasis flare. Many experts will tell...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
