Hair Dye and Scalp Psoriasis: My ExperienceChanges aren't always easy, but lately, I've been feeling like I need to do something to upgrade how I look and how I feel about myself. An easy decision would... By Tikeyah Varner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Your Psoriasis Getting Worse And Better At The Same Time?It may sound odd, but I think my latest psoriasis flare is getting better and worse simultaneously. I’m noticing new patches forming in some places, whereas other lesions in other... By Jack Gevertz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
“Tapping” Technique for The Emotional Toll of PsoriasisLife is stressful. Psoriasis is stressful. Life with psoriasis? Super stressful. This condition takes up almost every waking thought—worries about treatment, skin clearance - and, of course, the stares. Stress... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Taking a Long Shower Affect Your Psoriasis?I always shower each morning before heading out the door to work or seeing friends and family. It freshens me up and makes me feel ready to start the day... By Jack Gevertz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
A Day In The Life: Managing Psoriasis TriggersWe know that psoriasis is an autoimmune condition. When living with an autoimmune condition, it's important to be mindful of what may turn our immune system against us - in... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Real Patients Share: Psoriasis Treatment Can Be Overwhelming!Plaque psoriasis is a largely misunderstood condition. Many people do not know what an outbreak looks like or even that the condition is not contagious. Within the community of people... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
My Top 3 Biologic Injection TipsWhen I first started biologic medication to control my rampant inflammation, I was so frightened. If you join any sort of chronic illness community, you’ll hear plenty of good and... By Lisa Marie Basile3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Five Reasons I’m Grateful with PsoriasisGratitude is good for the soul, as the saying goes. But psoriasis is about the hardest thing I’ve gone through in life. How can I be thankful for any part... By HowardC4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Views: The First Dermatologist AppointmentPsoriasis affects about 7.5 million people in the United States. The condition causes red, scaly rashes on the skin that can be painful. For this reason, health experts advise people... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Trick of Getting Too ComfortableIf I'm not in a full-blown flare and my psoriasis symptoms have settled down, I immediately fall victim to getting too comfortable. When I don't have to stay on top... By Ayesha Patrick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Spring into Psoriasis: How My Skin Changes with the SeasonsMy skin changes so much throughout the year. This is usually due to the changing seasons. 4 seasons throughout the year means we're faced with new weather patterns and temperature... By Tikeyah Varner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Views: Psoriasis and BiologicsPsoriasis is an autoimmune condition in which the body detects a threat to the skin and produces skin cell growth at a rapid rate. This bodily response also causes painful... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis Is My SuperpowerPsoriasis is hardly ever a cheery topic. This chronic condition is a daily struggle, and those who live with it understand its mental and physical toll. The days can be... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Anti-inflammatory Breakfast Ideas (To Improve Your Psoriasis Symptoms)Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease that leads back to our own body's autoimmune response. Our skin becomes confused, inflammation arises, and skin cells are produced at a quick speed... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips For Dying Your Hair When You Have Scalp PsoriasisIt's perfectly safe to dye your hair as you manage scalp psoriasis. This condition controls so much of our life and thoughts - we shouldn't let it stop us from... By Brittany Ineson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Itch That Won’t Stop: Pruritus (And How It Relates To Psoriasis)Pruritus. It sounds like a made-up word. To be fair so does psoriasis. If you haven't heard of the word or term pruritus before, trust me, you're not alone. It's... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Did You Wake Up This Morning Angry? Could Psoriasis Be The Cause?Today I woke up feeling like I was so mad, but not at anything in particular that I could put my finger on. My psoriasis is flaring, which has me... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Untold Story: Pregnant with Severe Psoriasis at 18Editor's note: This article discusses pregnancy loss and miscarriage. I've been sharing in this psoriasis community for quite some time now. Believe it or not, there have been a few... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Combination Therapy as a Psoriasis TreatmentIf you have psoriasis and you haven’t been able to achieve clear skin as often as you’d like, it may be time double down on treatments. Combination therapy consists of... By Brittany Ineson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Resources If You're Newly Diagnosed With PsoriasisWhen I first started seeing psoriasis on my body a few years ago, I was deeply immersed in managing my chronic inflammatory disease, ankylosing spondylitis (which is a sort of... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments