The Impact of Psoriasis Representation in Fashion and PhotographyI was perusing the Internet for a certain kind of black miniskirt. I wanted A-line, wool, with gold buttons. When I saw it, I clicked on someone’s blog, and there... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Practice of Self-Worth with PsoriasisI recently attended a conference in which a speaker by the name of Dr. Christina Hibbert presented “The Pyramid of Self-Worth.” I feel compelled to share some of her presentation... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Psoriasis Support Groups and WebsitesPsoriasis can be a lonely condition, but it doesn't mean we are alone. Because guess what? An estimated 7.55 million US adults with psoriasis.1 While psoriasis can be isolating and... By Brittany Ineson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tattoos and Psoriasis: Think Before You InkDid you know that 26% of adults in the western world have at least one tattoo?1 I venture to guess that a small percentage of those adults also have some... By Brittany Ineson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Are Plaque Psoriasis Treatments Chosen?There are many treatment options for plaque psoriasis. Each person’s journey will look different. In some cases, the same drug might work better for one person than for another. A... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Holiday Gift Guide For Those With PsoriasisIt's that time of year again. It's the season of generosity and gift-giving! Before the cold, gray, and dry winter months set in - we can celebrate time with our... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How I Feel Before Seeing a DermatologistVisiting the doctor should be a helpful experience. But too often, that is not the case. Many PlaquePsoriasis.com community members have shared that their exams often do not go well... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis Relapse: Is The Next Flare Around The Corner?When a person lives with psoriasis, we can become a little obsessed with our skin. We manage our plaques and hope for remission and aim to avoid any triggers that... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Inspiring Session: My Experience at HealtheVoices 2022HealtheVoices is an annual conference that is put on by the HealtheVoices program. The goal of both the program and the conference is to connect online advocates from across various... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Me? The Gift of Psoriasis...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... By Ayesha Patrick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Bad Psoriasis Flare: The Morning After the Night BeforeThe 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... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Psoriasis Making You Depressed? Let's Talk About It.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... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Psoriasis Itching Is Disrupting My Sleep!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... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What I've Used to Treat Inverse PsoriasisI 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?... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dreading An Upcoming Doctor AppointmentWhat 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... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Can’t Run Away: Psoriatic Disease Took Away My FuturePsoriasis 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... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What We Want the World to Know for World Psoriasis DayMillions 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... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Awkward Moments: Tips for Talking About Genital PsoriasisPsoriasis 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... By Melissa Withem-Voss3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be ShinglesEditor’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... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments