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The Humidifier Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Winter is here and that means dry skin. One way to help combat winter psoriasis flares is to help...

It’s been 61 years since I was diagnosed with psoriasis. The most common thing that I have been asked by many people is what it feels like to have psoriasis...

Having a support system when you have psoriasis is so crucial. A while back I wrote an article about losing a big part of my support system when my mom...

Anxiety and psoriasis can go hand in hand. My psoriasis likes to give me gifts all the time. Although, these gifts are not one that I really want or need...

Do you know about the correlation between psoriasis and strep throat? I am waking up and it feels like my throat is sore. I sit up in bed and swallow...

The angry, red, itchy psoriasis patches can make day to day living difficult. You may find you struggle with work, keeping up a social life or even playing a sport...

Scalp psoriasis. How I hate having scalp psoriasis. At the moment, my scalp psoriasis is pretty good, with only a few lesions causing me problems. The urge to itch, though...

Sometimes being a patient with psoriasis I come across people who are curious about the subject. Recently, I was asked the question how does psoriasis feel? I have to pause...

Last week I had the privilege of attending the yearly PCORI conference. PCORI stands for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. They are a government funded non-profit organization. They provide grants to...

Being diagnosed with scalp psoriasis may prompt a lot of questions. You may wonder what the best treatment for your condition is, whether you should try natural remedies or over-the-counter...

I was invited to a conference called the National Psoriasis Foundation Volunteer Impact Summit. The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) brought volunteers from around the country together to collaborate, network and...

I was first diagnosed with psoriasis when I was 11. It was spotted by my mum on my scalp and I was taken to the doctor. Since then, I have...

If you have psoriasis, you know that living with this illness is very difficult. People have the nerve to make comments about it. If you are in this condition like...

Whether you are newly diagnosed with psoriasis or have had it a long time like me it tends to take a toll on your mental health. In my case I...

Have you ever gotten self care services and felt like you were scary? I have. When I go for a hair appointment, I make sure that I let them know...

Confidence. We all want it but sometimes we don’t know how to get it. Those with psoriasis, or any type of skin ailment, can suffer from feeling like they lack...

Psoriasis comes with many challenges. Stress is a big trigger for flares. This week I will face a lot of stress. A week ago, we lost my brother in a...

The world has indeed changed over the past few decades. In the past, we would only connect with our immediate family, neighbors, and friends. Today, we can share our lives with what...

Psoriasis anywhere on the body can be a nightmare. Whether it’s in your scalp, covering your body or on the bottom of your feet, it can prove really burdensome. But...

I have written lots of articles for this platform on my plaque psoriasis. After first showing symptoms when I was 11, I have almost two decades worth of life experience...