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Winter 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...

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...

We'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...

In 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...

I was perusing the Internet for a certain kind of black miniskirt. I wanted A-line, wool, with gold buttons. When I saw it, I clicked on someone’s blog, and there...

I recently attended a conference in which a speaker by the name of Dr. Christina Hibbert presented “The Pyramid of Self-Worth.” I feel compelled to share some of her presentation...

Psoriasis can be a lonely condition, but it doesn't mean we are alone. Because guess what? An estimated 7.55 million US adults with psoriasis. While psoriasis can be isolating and...

Did you know that 26% of adults in the western world have at least one tattoo? I venture to guess that a small percentage of those adults also have some...

There are many treatment options for plaque psoriasis. Each person’s journey will look different. In some cases, the same drug might work better for one person than for another. A...

It's that time of year again. It's the season of generosity and gift-giving! Before the cold, gray, and dry winter months set in - we can celebrate time with our...

Visiting the doctor should be a helpful experience. But too often, that is not the case. Many PlaquePsoriasis.com community members have shared that their exams often do not go well...

When a person lives with psoriasis, we can become a little obsessed with our skin. We manage our plaques and hope for remission and aim to avoid any triggers that...

HealtheVoices is an annual conference that is put on by the HealtheVoices program. The goal of both the program and the conference is to connect online advocates from across various...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

Psoriasis is all-consuming. Living with a visible skin condition will have a person think, wonder, and even scream the word "why." My foundation, my mother, instilled the will to create...

The morning after the night before. Many years ago, this saying would be reminiscent of a night of living it up in full force and nursing a whopper of a...

Most people look at psoriasis as merely a skin condition requiring treatment, but no one bothers to look at the emotional impact of the condition or how it affects mental...

I think we can all agree the most maddening symptom of psoriasis is the dreaded, constant itch. We all know scratching is considered a big no-no; I call it my...

I have lived with psoriasis for 6 decades. In that time, I've only experienced a bout of inverse psoriasis twice. The first time was thirty years ago. The second time?...

What is it about doctor's appointments? I guess no one really looks forward to going to the doctor. This is especially true for those who live with psoriasis. It can...