Tips for Giving Unsolicited Medical Advice (#1, don't)The energy I have on any given day is precious and fleeting, so I allow myself the luxury of a house cleaner...reactionscomments
The Decision to Switch Psoriasis TreatmentWhen your doctor prescribes a new medication, you may expect immediate effects. But psoriasis drugs can take time to make a difference...reactions7comments
Storms Are Not Always About RainSometimes I like to sit and think about analogies between my psoriasis and other life things. As I sit here today, in...reactions2comments
Moisturization Procrastination StationI do this to myself time and time again. In fact, I do this to myself multiple times per year. One would...reactionscomments
The Less Obvious Struggles Living with PsoriasisThe struggles of psoriasis may look obvious to friends and family. But they have no idea what is going on. So what...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Treatment Woes: Greasy Spots Everywhere!I’ve heard it said that those with psoriasis would make poor criminals because we’d leave skin flakes with our DNA at every...reactions1comment
Friction: A Friend Or An Enemy To Psoriasis?Friction is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another. How can this be applied to psoriasis? Well...reactionscomments
Why Should You Be Ashamed of Your Skin?I am only a couple of months shy of having psoriasis for 60 years. That's the majority of my life. One thing...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Lessons: The Importance of a Skincare RoutinePlaque psoriasis creates flaky, scaly patches or plaques on the skin and scalp. It can vary in severity and require different treatments...reactions6comments
How Autoimmune Diseases Mix & MatchThe other day, I woke up to several light red, dry spots on my thigh and chest. They are about the size...reactionscomments
Parenting With PsoriasisPsoriasis is a chronic condition. It takes a lot of daily management and daily brain space. I've lived with this condition since...reactionscomments
“Tapping” Technique for The Emotional Toll of PsoriasisLife is stressful. Psoriasis is stressful. Life with psoriasis? Super stressful. This condition takes up almost every waking thought—worries about treatment, skin...reactionscomments
Does Taking a Long Shower Affect Your Psoriasis?I always shower each morning before heading out the door to work or seeing friends and family. It freshens me up and...reactions5comments
Tips for Managing Genital PsoriasisNo one likes to talk about it. Why would they? As if living with a visible skin condition wasn't enough, psoriasis can...reactions16comments
Having Psoriasis and Loving IntimacyLiving with a visible condition like psoriasis, it can be quite the emotional challenge to be comfortable showing our full self to...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Is My SuperpowerPsoriasis is hardly ever a cheery topic. This chronic condition is a daily struggle, and those who live with it understand its...reactions4comments
Stress Is The Silent Culprit of Psoriasis Flares. What Can We Do?I live with ankylosing spondylitis, an immune-mediated disease characterized by spinal arthritis, joint inflammation, and problems with my eyes, gut, some organ...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Fighting Pain-One Distraction At A TimeI have had psoriasis for over 50 years. My level of tolerance for pain on a scale of 1 through 25 would...reactionscomments
Patient Assistance ProgramsWhen I was first diagnosed with psoriasis, I really thought my life was over. For someone who had no insurance, how in...reactionscomments
