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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...

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have taken so much away from me. I mean, it's lonely. I have low self-esteem, and I'm always answering questions about my skin. It's depleted me...

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world experience psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and there is no cure yet. 125 million people worldwide, 2 to 3 percent of...

Psoriasis leaves us in a lot of physical discomforts. What we don't mention that often is the emotional discomfort we experience. The rude stares, managing unwanted comments. There is so...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...

There is no cure for psoriasis. Seriously, think about it for a minute. Let’s get descriptive here. We’re talking permanent poison ivy until the end of time on skin that...

My life with psoriasis can be described as a roller coaster - so many ups and so many downs. At my lowest point, I was 80% covered in psoriasis plaques...

When a new psoriasis patch pops up, we may think, "now, what triggered this one?". We do our best to keep track of our triggers, maintain a healthy lifestyle and...

The past two years have been crazy. If stress is one of your biggest triggers for psoriasis, well, life may be a touch crazier. At the start of the pandemic...

Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles erupt...

I know a lot of you can relate. I have had psoriasis for over 5 decades now. I have lost count of how many health plans and diets I've been...

I live in the Philippines, a tropical country in Southeast Asia. Our country experiences a warmer temperature annually as compared to the rest of the world; in fact, the average...

Psoriasis touches everything. It wreaks havoc on our skin and leaves a flaky trail behind it. Because of this inconvenient nuisance, those who live with this chronic condition have to...

Psoriasis is a chronic condition usually characterized by itchiness and skin irritation, including red, scaly, or silvery patches. Any psoriatic patient can attest to how unpredictable cycles of psoriasis can...

Managing scalp psoriasis is nobody's cup of tea, for many who live with this insufferable way of life, scalp psoriasis flakes and falls into everything. This inconvenient symptom influences outfit...