The Obesity Bias: How Doctors Dismiss People Who Are OverweightIf you go to the doctor for a health issue or concern, or because you are in pain, you would expect a...reactionscomments
Awkward 101: Psoriasis in the ClassroomI’ve been looking into going back to school recently, which has brought up some unexpected memories about having psoriasis in a classroom...reactionscomments
Brain Fog & PsoriasisSince I was diagnosed with psoriasis, brain fog has been one of my more prevalent symptoms. I have always found it one...reactions3comments
Why You Should Never Pick or Scratch Your Psoriasis PlaquesLiving with and managing psoriasis can come with many different challenges. This condition has several comorbidities which include physical and mental health...reactions4comments
The Truth About Kombucha, Kefir, and PsoriasisWhen researching psoriasis and diet online, it doesn't take long to come across the leaky gut hypothesis and the importance of maintaining...reactionscomments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactionscomments
The Surprising Ways Psoriasis Can Affect Your Mood, Focus, and EnergyHave you ever snapped at someone during a flare? Have you felt drained after sleeping for hours or forgotten why you walked...reactions2comments
How to Spot Fake Psoriasis News and Pseudoscience OnlineThe term “fake news” has been flying around a lot lately. In the age of YouTube, Photoshop, and social media, it can...reactions8comments
How to Fight Psoriasis Inflammation With 3 Green SmoothiesIf you haven’t yet tried green smoothies, you’re missing out on a great way to pack nutrient-filled leafy greens into your diet...reactions2comments
How Frustrating Psoriasis Can Initially BeWhen you’re first diagnosed with psoriasis, you’re likely to have a lot of questions about the condition; what exactly it is, why...reactionscomments
My Experience Trying Different Psoriasis TreatmentsTreatments for psoriasis are often about trial and error. You will start 1 treatment, find it does not work, and then move...reactionscomments
Skin Shaming Is Not OkayGrowing up as a girl in the 90s, I found myself absolutely bombarded with commercials and print magazine advertisements about perfect skin...reactions1comment
Starting A New Medication For PsoriasisOne of the things we have to deal with when it comes to psoriasis is the cycle starting a new drug when...reactions1comment
The Impact of Psoriasis on Quality of LifePsoriasis affects about 2 percent of the world’s population. In the US, there are about 250,000 new cases a year. The condition...reactionscomments
The Failing of Yet Another TreatmentThere are many things that are frustrating about managing life with psoriasis. As much as we try to track symptoms and treat...reactionscomments
10 Questions to Gauge When Considering Treatment OptionsAre you trying to figure out what psoriasis treatments will work best for you? Check out these 4 different treatment types and...reactionscomments
Advocating For Yourself With DoctorsPatients reporting feeling ignored or invisible when it comes to how their doctors treat them isn't news to the medical industry. Patients...reactions1comment
Who Do We As Patients Turn To For The Best Health Solutions?This is one of those questions where it will make sweat pour from your eyebrows. It’s very hard and you have to...reactionscomments
Your Psoriasis Has Cleared! Now What?Yay! You’ve finally found a treatment that cleared up your psoriasis, but now what? Just because your skin is clear doesn’t mean...reactionscomments
Sometimes You Have to Fire Your Doctor(s)In 2006, I can remember sitting in an out-of-date waiting room of my new dermatologist's office. I was a college student hundreds...reactionscomments
