Girl, You Don't Look Sick!Recently, as the pandemic is shifting, I went out with friends to play catch up on life. It felt so good to...reactions3comments
Fighting Psoriasis StigmaHow often have you heard someone who is suffering from psoriasis say: "I wish people would just not treat me like an...reactions1comment
Loved Ones & Psoriasis SupportWhat can I tell my family to make them truly understand? Unless your family members have psoriasis as well, I'm sure this...reactions1comment
Let's Talk Healthy Skin: A New Diagnosis & A New JourneyPsoriasis is a chronic condition that is caused by an autoimmune response. It has nothing to do with the health of our...reactionscomments
Just Been Diagnosed with Psoriasis? Now What?Being diagnosed with psoriasis can be a rather bewildering time. You may be coming to terms with having just been told you...reactions1comment
Finding a New ProviderRecently I made the hard choice to switch dermatologists. You know what? It felt like breaking up with a girlfriend. I put...reactionscomments
Coping With My Hair Loss As A Black Woman With Scalp PsoriasisA woman’s hair, specifically a black woman’s hair, symbolizes royalty. Your hair is considered your "crown". Every day, whether through social media...reactionscomments
Psoriasis on Different Skin TonesSkin color can make a difference when it comes to a chronic skin condition like psoriasis. Few studies have looked at psoriasis...reactionscomments
Which Topical Treatments Work Best for Psoriasis?I have used topical ointments and creams for my psoriasis for 55 years. While it will not cure the disease, (nothing will)...reactions4comments
Handling the Emotional Ups and Downs of Living With a Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness is hard. Every day comes with its triumphs and other days, its challenges. There is no one...reactions3comments
Being Aware of Psoriatic Arthritis When You Have PsoriasisGetting a diagnosis of psoriasis doesn’t just mean you’ll live with only that condition. There are many comorbidities associated with psoriasis. These...reactions2comments
A Psoriasis Diagnosis: What I Wish Someone Had Told MeI was only 14 years old when I began my journey with psoriasis and looking back I wish I had someone to...reactions3comments
A New Path With PsoriasisAfter a visit to the doctor today, I find myself feeling sad, annoyed, and angry. I never asked for psoriasis. I almost...reactionscomments
New Years Psoriasis Positivity ResolutionThis year, I made a New Year's psoriasis resolution: I am choosing to see the positive things to focus on for the...reactions1comment
Tattoos and Psoriasis: Think Before You InkDid you know that 26% of adults in the western world have at least one tattoo? I venture to guess that a...reactionscomments
How Picking a Psoriasis Plaque Can Lead to Other ProblemsLiving with and managing psoriasis can come with many different challenges. This condition has several comorbidities which include physical and mental health...reactions4comments
Hair Removal with PsoriasisWhen I was a kid I used to cover up with long-sleeved shirts and pants, even in the summer, because I was...reactions1comment
Psoriasis Behind the Ears: Personal Tips to Manage Splitting, Itching, and SorenessHaving psoriasis just about anywhere on the body can be a real nightmare and lead to comorbidities such as anxiety and depression...reactions17comments
Psoriasis in the EarsItchy ears, huh. We see our pets frequently bend in their own unique way to scratch behind their ears. When it comes...reactionscomments
Scratching Behind The Ears: A Psoriasis QuizYou may know that psoriasis can show up in places like the elbows, knees, scalp, and back. But it can affect parts...reactionscomments
