From the Community: Psoriasis Across the AgesIn our Psoriasis In America 2017 survey, we asked participants “At what age did you first experience psoriasis-related symptoms or symptoms which...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...reactionscomments
Winter with Psoriasis – Plan AheadIt is getting colder in many parts of the country and it is clear that winter is around the corner. While it...reactionscomments
Empathetic Listening or Failed Listening?I had to make myself fully understand as psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis patient that I need to practice empathetic listening. I know...reactionscomments
Flatmates and Psoriasis: Finding a New Home, Flakes and AllThe time had come, I needed to find a new place to live, I had recently left a man I considered to...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Shake the Haters Off: How to Manage Online Trolls and Manage PrivacyA few months back an advocate asked my advice on how to avoid online trolls. Due to the nature of the internet...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...reactionscomments
The Pros and Cons of TeledermatologyTeledermatology is the skin branch of telemedicine, which is the use of telecommunication technology to relay audio, visual, and data information. Teledermatology...reactionscomments
Psoriasis AdvancementsI got diagnosed with psoriasis in 1963. My first medication was a black tar that smelled so bad no one wanted to...reactionscomments
I Need You to VolunteerI am one of the millions of people living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and one in a million with no health...reactionscomments
Advice For Those Starting PhototherapyPhototherapy is a popular treatment for psoriasis patients who have exhausted topical treatments, or for whom topical treatments are inappropriate. Years ago...reactionscomments
6 Reasons a Kid with a Skin Condition Should Attend Camp DiscoveryAt 10 years old psoriasis covered about 90% of my body. During that time I felt alone and misunderstood. I yearned to...reactionscomments
Summer Fling with My SkinWhen spring arrives with its beautiful blossoms and warmer mornings, my spirits lift, for I know that warmer weather is on its...reactionscomments
6 Things You Should Know About Light Therapy for PsoriasisFor the first decade of living with my disease, I could only use topicals and light treatments, mainly because I was under...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...reactionscomments
Confronted about Psoriasis in the ClassroomI was once a sexual health educator for an organization in Montgomery, Al. My job was to go into all the middle...reactionscomments
Perceptions of Chronic IllnessAccording to the CDC, nearly half of Americans have one or more chronic conditions, and the World Health Organization estimates that by...reactions2comments
Thanking Your Rock Star DoctorIt is easy to complain and place blame on your doctor when things fall through the cracks. I get very annoyed when...reactionscomments
