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Psoriasis is a chronic condition with chronic symptoms. It takes a significant toll in our daily lives - and what do we do in our daily lives? We have jobs...

Did you know that there are foods out there that, just like a superhero, can swoop in and save the day when psoriasis feels at its worst. Fatigued? Drab and...

Growing up gay can still be difficult in 2023. I know what you’re thinking, it’s the twenty-first century, why are people still struggling to be their authentic selves? There are...

2023 can potentially be a game changer in providing those of us who live with psoriasis new treatments. I have lived with psoriasis for going on almost 20 years. Like...

It's no secret that in addition to its painful symptoms and ongoing debilitating itch, psoriasis seems to be forever misunderstood. I mean, those with psoriasis not only live with a...

Mosquitos may be smug thinking they hold the most painful itch - but they would be wrong. The psoriasis itch simply has no mercy and rivals any mosquito by far...

Psoriasis in the armpits, is quite literally the pits. Are you familiar with this idiom? To say something is "the pits" is essentially saying it's the worst. It's historic origin...

There is so much to learn when you receive a psoriasis diagnosis. You're presented with an overwhelming amount of treatment options, new words like "topicals" and "inflammation" are thrown at...

This year, in March 2023, I had the honor of participating in the National Psoriasis Foundations in=person Capitol Hill Day. I met with leaders within the United States House of Representatives...

Vitamin D is a nutrient you need for good health. It helps your body absorb calcium, one of the main building blocks for strong bones. Your body needs vitamin D...

Let's take a minute to talk about the skin on our face. It's exposed, it's sensitive and it's not made equally. Treating facial psoriasis requires a more thoughtful process -...

An official diagnosis of psoriasis can intensify emotions. We've just been told we have an incurable skin disease. Whoa. Overwhelming questions and thoughts consume our minds. How can I get...

As I scrolled through the internet, I found an article in People Magazine stating that makeup company Laura Geller made the “first psoriasis-safe foundation.” Laura Geller’s star, the Baked Balance-n-Brighten...

I value myself as a country girl. By this, I mean I have lived in the country most of my life. The only two things I dislike about country living...

Kefir is a fermented drink with some health benefits and has been used across cultures and communities. The kefir grains that create these cultured drinks are made with yeasts, bacteria...

Changes aren't always easy, but lately, I've been feeling like I need to do something to upgrade how I look and how I feel about myself. An easy decision would...

It may sound odd, but I think my latest psoriasis flare is getting better and worse simultaneously. I’m noticing new patches forming in some places, whereas other lesions in other...

Light therapy (also called phototherapy) uses artificial light waves to treat psoriasis. Studies show that 2 out of 3 people have significant improvement in their psoriasis with phototherapy. Several types...

Life is stressful. Psoriasis is stressful. Life with psoriasis? Super stressful. This condition takes up almost every waking thought—worries about treatment, skin clearance - and, of course, the stares. Stress...

I always shower each morning before heading out the door to work or seeing friends and family. It freshens me up and makes me feel ready to start the day...