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I remember when I started coming out of my shell. It was 12 years ago. I went to a psoriasis event and I asked the question, what can I do...

I have been suffering from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for years now. I have always been proactive in every way trying to find out what works and what doesn’t work...

Growing up with psoriatic disease was tough. That’s a no brainer, right? Facing puberty is awkward enough without throwing glaring skin lesions and flaking on top of it. Thank goodness...

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that cannot be cured. There is a wide range of treatment options available and many people find that they are able to manage their...

Have you ever wondered about your intestines and psoriasis? This is a subject that very rarely comes up or something that we never talk on a daily basis. My doctor has...

If you have psoriasis there are probably some unique things you've done to hide your psoriasis from other people. I have had this disease for over 20 years and up...

Everyone has cringe-worthy moments when they want to disappear or crawl up into a ball. Those with psoriasis no doubt can point to some of those embarrassing kind of moments...

Since I am a super fun guy, I want to talk about another super fungi: The Chaga mushroom. I’ve grown accustomed to hearing about the latest and greatest natural “cure”...

I know I can’t be the only one who has imagined what psoriasis would be like as a person. What would it be like to have psoriasis as a living...

You can’t make this stuff up. I remember years ago taking my dog to the vet. I remember him saying that your dog has so many flakes on her, of...

“We talk with our hands, we greet with our hands, and we interact with the physical world with our hands.” -Todd Kuiken Mr. Kuiken was talking about the absence of...

How many times have you lied about your condition or how it really makes you feel? I use to lie about my condition and my feelings all the time. Check...

There is no doubt that psoriasis is a highly variable disease. Every person I have met or talked to that has it experiences different triggers, symptoms, treatment successes, etc. For...

One of the most difficult things about having psoriasis is the rude, misinformed, and hurtful comments that people will make about something they don’t understand. Like most people with visible...

A few weeks ago a young lady with psoriasis inboxed me on Facebook and expressed her fears of dating, love, rejection, acceptance, sex, and intimacy due to the disease. It...

I have had psoriasis for over 50 years. I run a support group in my town. Every now and then I run across a young adult who can’t handle the...

I have had psoriasis for most of my life and have overcome many hurdles over the years. One obstacle I never thought I would struggle with, however, was any restriction...

Recently Kim Kardashian tweeted "wait why am I now I'm getting psoriasis on my face." Kim K first revealed her condition on her show Keeping up with the Kardashians back in 2011. In...

I, unfortunately, have really bad eating habits. One thing I know is that sugar is not good for my body. I love sugary stuff and at times eat way too...

"Before taking any herbal remedy for your psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, talk with your doctor." We all know this infamous phrase. But what if your current doctor doesn't believe in...