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A strong support system isn't easy to come by and can change with the wind - or even with the appearance of a new plaque. I count my lucky stars...

The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...

Trauma. These six letters can be so life-changing and heavy for so many people. Like almost everything else in life, trauma and its response come in all shapes and sizes...

How many times do we need to say that psoriasis is a condition that goes deeper than the skin? Enough times until it sticks, I guess. Psoriasis is a disorder...

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Do you want to know a secret? I hate shopping for clothes and shoes. I loathe it. Being a woman I am supposed to love shopping right? Well, I do...

Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of getting it. Here are 7 common myths about...

Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against...

Patient leader, Vickie Wilkerson was 33 years old when psoriasis presented itself. Now 16 years later she still lives and manages active plaque psoriasis. As she likes to say "psoriasis...

I don't know how many times we have to say it: psoriasis is so much more than itchy skin. Sure, there's an unbearable never-ending itch but there are also overwhelming...

As an individual that lives with psoriasis, do you ever find yourself asking the following questions? Can you hear that?Did you say something?Could you repeat that?I'm sorry I didn't hear...

I live with ankylosing spondylitis, an immune-mediated disease characterized by spinal arthritis, joint inflammation, and problems with my eyes, gut, some organ, and — yep, my skin. Psoriatic arthritis falls...

Gray skies, bitter cold, less daylight, and an extra dryness to the air. Winter can be tough for those who live with psoriasis. The result usually calls for an increase...

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...