Psoriasis and Strep ThroatDo 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis And BedtimeThe 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should You Pick Your Scalp Psoriasis Patches?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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Does Psoriasis Feel Like?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Know PCORI?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Short Hair or Long Hair Best for Managing Scalp Psoriasis?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Research is Being Conducted Looking into Making Biologics Last LongerI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis And Entering Your 30sI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are Some Things You Shouldn’t Say To Us With Psoriasis?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A New Mental Health CommunityWhether 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Hair Care Services with PsoHave 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Psoriasis Affects ConfidenceConfidence. 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Do You Wear To A Funeral To Cover Your Psoriasis?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Social Media Helps Bring More Visibility to Psoriatic Disease In The Black CommunityThe 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Burden of Nail PsoriasisPsoriasis 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Where's My Psoriasis Never Affected? The Soles of My Feet!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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Advice About My Psoriasis From A ToddlerChildren are the most honest little people on the planet. They have no filter and do not mind telling you exactly what they think. My 4-year-old granddaughter is no exception...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Tips for Managing Scalp PsoriasisScalp psoriasis is one of the most challenging things to deal with. The hair makes clearing out the build-up of the plaques of dead skin very challenging. Especially if you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting to Know Your Hairdresser Can Help With Your Scalp PsoriasisI go to the barbers regularly, roughly every three or four weeks. Each time before I go, I check my scalp in my bathroom mirror for any plaques or scales...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When It Comes To “My” Psoriasis You Don’t Know MeI remember way back in the day nobody understood me or even knew how much I went through every single day living with psoriasis. My friend yelled at me because I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments