Living

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, 30% of people who have psoriasis will also go on to develop psoriatic arthritis. I'll be honest with you, I've prayed I wouldn't be...

Deciding to have kids was a scary choice for me. Every time one of my boys has the smallest blemish, my mind instantly wonders if they are developing the disease...

It’s every person with psoriasis’ greatest desire: having clear skin. To shake hands with a stranger without noticing them hesitate as they see your spotted hand reach towards theirs. To...

Since the age of 5, living with a body covered with psoriasis plaques was extremely difficult. People didn’t understand and were frightened by what they saw. I’m a 58-year-old woman...

In my time throughout psoriasis advocacy, I've met many individuals who experienced the frustration of misdiagnosis. Although I was diagnosed with psoriasis at an early age, I have had my...

When I go to my doctor, one of the first things I'm usually asked is about my family’s history. This is a smart question as they are considering risk factors...

For many with psoriasis, their condition either worsens or a flare of the disease appears in the winter. Due to the dry air, cold weather is pretty harsh on the skin...

Psoriasis is a chronic condition with associated stigma and debilitating pain. It's not uncommon for those with psoriasis to feel lonely and isolated. This loneliness can be amplified when navigating...

When I was a kid I used to cover up with long-sleeved shirts and pants, even in the summer, because I was embarrassed by my guttate psoriasis. As I got...

Every month I take a trip or two to the pharmacy. It’s a time-honored tradition of treating a chronic condition like psoriasis. But when I pick up my medication, I’ve...

Psoriasis develops because of an overactive immune system. The immune response overreacts, causing inflammation, which leads to new skin cells growing too fast. Typically, new skin cells grow every 28...

While we'd like to think psoriasis is all about treating and preventing flare-ups, there’s a lot more to it than that. Psoriasis is a condition that is faced with enormous...

In September 2005, I was a freshman at Alabama State University. I was so unsure of myself. The majority of college freshmen seem to be worried about future careers, making...

The effect of diet on psoriasis is a common topic on psoriasis forums, with a great many people looking for more holistic ways of healing to complement traditional treatments. There...

From time to time, I’ve been asked what treatments I’ve tried for psoriasis. At first, I’m speechless. Then I respond, “I’ve tried them all.” Of course, I haven’t used every...

Getting into bed at the end of an exhausting day should be a relaxing and welcoming event. For those who live with psoriasis, it can be a dreaded battle. After...

If you live with plaque psoriasis, you are familiar with symptoms like dry, itchy, raised skin patches (plaques). While psoriasis mainly affects the skin, it is important to also look...

When we recently surveyed the community about their experiences in our Psoriasis in America study, many lesser-known challenges facing people living with psoriasis came to light.  One of the important issues...

Ok, another celebrity just announced they have psoriasis, along with a flashy pharma promotional ad. Why should I care?  And didn’t we just have to hear last week about Kim...

All of us, not only want relief but find ourselves on the journey to self-acceptance as well. Prioritizing mental health and practicing gratitude sound so good in theory but those...