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 Team4 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 Comments0 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 Team3 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 Comments0 comments
Why Does Psoriasis Itching Get Worse At Night?Itchiness is one of the most bothersome symptoms of psoriasis. Itchy skin affects more than 70 percent of people living with psoriasis. But too much scratching can lead to bleeding... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 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
We Can Learn to Love Ourselves While Also Living With PsoriasisLiving with psoriasis for as long as I have, I've learned a lot about the ins and outs of this condition. It hasn't been easy. In fact, there were days... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Natural Treatment Options & Ideas For Managing PsoriasisAs if clinical treatment options for psoriasis weren't overwhelming enough - the opportunities to treat psoriasis with natural and alternative treatments are endless. Everyone and their mother has suggestions, ideas... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are You on the Fence About Virtual or In-Person Appointments?It seems like the older I get, the more doctors I have to see. Then again seems like the more years of dealing with psoriasis, the more doctors are needed... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surviving The Winter Season With PsoriasisWinter is here. The gray skies and crisp air can bring extra irritation for those with psoriasis. With an increase in painful skin and itchy symptoms, sleepless nights and a... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Top 3 Scalp Psoriasis Triggers (& Helpful Tips)Scalp psoriasis - what a lovely affliction! There are many different types of psoriasis and scalp psoriasis is the one I'm most impacted by. I also experience the occasional patch... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Plan To Take Care of My Health & Psoriasis This YearWe're a few weeks into the year 2023 now. Mentally, we may all still be recovering from 2020. That said, boy, have the years moved fast. Is the sentiment true... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
3 Ways I Prioritize Psoriasis Skincare as a MommyIn 2009, I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis. So much has changed since 2009, including my skin and how I manage my psoriasis. When I was first diagnosed, I was... By Tikeyah Varner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments