I Am _____ !!!A few weeks ago, I had the chance to be a part of the National Psoriasis Foundation Volunteer Summit. The NPF brought volunteers from around the country together to network... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Deal With Triggers and Flare Ups From PsoriasisI have been dealing with psoriasis for 60 years and I've been on medication for my entire life. This year, I am having the worst psoriasis flare in over 20... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Psoriasis Spelling GameLet's play a psoriasis spelling game about what I know about the disease! You might know about using a mnemonic device to try to remember the spelling of a word... By Melissa Withem-Voss4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Growing Up With Plaque PsoriasisMy own personal journey with severe scalp and plaque psoriasis began at age 12. I was quite excited to be sent off to the mountains for the authentic sleep away... By AimeePerez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Learning To Be Kinder To Yourself When You Have PsoriasisPsoriasis and blame go hand-in-hand, particularly in the early stages when you’re just diagnosed. You may blame yourself or feel frustrated with yourself that you have this condition, it’s going... By Jack Gevertz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Insurance, New Hurdles to Access TreatmentPsoriasis and psoriatic arthritis run in our family. My son and I were diagnosed with both just a few years apart. Psoriatic disease has consumed our lives for more than... By Jaime Lyn Moy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Describing the Indescribable Feeling of PsoriasisOne of the most common questions I get about living with psoriasis is “what does it feel like?” It’s itchy, dry, flaky, and uncomfortable. But those individual words don’t accurately... By JoniK2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Your Self-Esteem As A Teen and Being Diagnosis With PsoriasisI have had severe psoriatic disease for 60 years, so I believe I have a lot of knowledge to share. The first thing I want to share is for you... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Pso, You Are Cleaning and Sanitizing?Let's discuss how chemicals can stress our skin into a flare. I have had psoriasis for 27 years and have experienced triggered flares from cleaning supplies, especially on my hands... By Melissa Withem-Voss2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Psoriasis On The NoseI am currently quite lucky with my psoriasis. As patches break down, other ones go and leave me alone. I currently have lesions in my scalp and other parts of... By Jack Gevertz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Elevating In AdvocacyIf you would have asked me just a few years ago if I could see myself where I am today, I probably would have said no. For so long, I was... By Ayesha Patrick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Trip To A New ClimatePsoriasis is my forever companion, on the long road and the short. Recently, I took a long road trip, clocking in at 16 hours of driving. We moved through a... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Home Remedies For PsoriasisI’m over the moon right now. My uncle who left us over 40 years ago, told my mom that she should give me walnuts to help my psoriasis. He also suggested... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clothes Shopping When You Have PsoriasisPsoriasis can be a very visible condition. If you have it on your face, for example, you may want to find something to hide it or if you have it... By Jack Gevertz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Your TribeWe often hear the phrase, we're better together. Honestly, although it can feel overused at times, it's one of the truest statements. When living with a chronic condition, often times you can... By Ayesha Patrick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Molting Like A Spider: Finding A Good Skincare RoutineSometimes, I truly find psoriasis so fascinating, and I am almost sure that mine adapts and evolves. Recently, I was watching a tarantula molt. It is the most fascinating process and... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
DIY Simple Oat SoapIf you walk into any well-stocked supermarket, you could count just about as many types of soaps as there are flowers in the fields outside. There are so many brands... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis and a TattooI am a professional chef living with psoriasis and want a tattoo. An avocado wearing a chef's hat is the design I am choosing for my tattoo. He represents the... By Melissa Withem-Voss3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Flares on Top of Flares with PsoriasisUnless you are new to psoriasis you know about flares and how annoying they can be. This year seems to be my worst year yet for having flares. That is... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dyeing My Hair With PsoriasisI just renewed my wedding vows of 25 years. Of course, I had to be cleaner than the board of health. The most important thing believe it or not was... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments