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Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can last...

Scalp psoriasis. Dreaded scalp psoriasis. The very mention of this can send the most experienced psoriasis patient running for the hills - hair blowing in the wind with a trail...

When times are hard, I tend to look for inspiration. This last month has been challenging. Of course, there are always highs and lows when living with psoriasis. For me...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States. Its telltale sign is a painful...

The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...

Those who live with psoriasis want effective treatments for their condition. They long for relief from itchy, painful plaques on their skin and the stigma that comes along with it...

Throughout my advocacy, I have believed in the benefit of a reliable support system. It is my thought that having people around you providing emotional support can make managing life...

Despite being a common and disabling skin condition, psoriasis is under-treated in minority populations. The reason for this difference is not fully understood and is complex. However, it may be...

Recently, as the pandemic is shifting, I went out with friends to play catch up on life. It felt so good to talk about advocacy, mentoring, and feeling comfortable in...

You have been feeling okay for quite a while. These past few months have been easy, silent, and bearable.  It feels like you are slowly going back to normal, almost...

When your doctor prescribes a new medication, you may expect immediate effects. But psoriasis drugs can take time to make a difference. In some cases, it can take months for...

Yes, some of the most prominent symptoms of psoriasis are itchy skin, annoying flakes, and being in severe discomfort. What other symptoms are there, you may ask? Well, personally, I...

Currently, I’m suffering a painful flare-up of scalp psoriasis. The plaques are thick, angry, and very itchy. It hasn’t completely covered my scalp but it is concentrated in quite a...

This is my circus and these are my monkeys. I do not have a lot of people in life that I consider to be my people. You know, the people...

I am only a couple of months shy of having psoriasis for 60 years. That's the majority of my life. One thing I find myself reflecting on - is actually...

I was chatting to a friend last week and we got on to the subject of scalp psoriasis. I’m currently experiencing a flare. We had a talk about the condition...

Philosopher George Santayana is credited with the famous quote, “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This philosophy supports the idea that historic events and...

Living with psoriasis during the winter months is a special kind of brutal. While psoriasis itself can feel like a curse, I can't help but think we're doubly cursed when...

We're almost 2 years into this global pandemic. And dare I say, it seems that this year is looking a lot brighter than both 2020 and 2021. Certain restrictions such...

Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...