5 Tips for Getting Tattoos When You Have PsoriasisAs with most things to do with personal choice, tattoos, in general, can be a touchy subject. We all have our own school of thought and mine is, that as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis Pain Hurts the SoulFriends, have I ever told you how much I've struggled with psoriasis? Psoriasis has truly been the most difficult part of my journey, emotionally speaking. Psoriatic arthritis continues to give...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Psoriasis and DietPsoriasis management involves looking for ways to reduce inflammation since flare-ups are caused by an overactive immune response. Many of those who live with chronic psoriasis have tried to reduce...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 to managing itchy ears due to psoriasis, well...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: A Good Day with PsoriasisA good day with psoriasis? Is that even possible? The way this condition cracks and bleeds in all areas of life. It's impossible not to think about it from the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of Psoriasis In and Around The EyesEyes are the windows to the soul, they say. Eyes come in various shapes and sizes, the colors and patterns are a testament to how perfect nature truly is. The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk Healthy Skin: What Does That Even Mean?Psoriasis is a chronic condition that is caused by an autoimmune response. It has nothing to do with the health of our skin, just the health of our bodies and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk Healthy Skin: The Importance of Advocacy & SharingPsoriasis is a chronic condition that is caused by an autoimmune response. It has nothing to do with the health of our skin, just the health of our bodies and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Getting a Quality Night Sleep with PsoriasisThere are many challenges that come when managing life with psoriasis. One big one? Sleep. Can you imagine going days, weeks, and sometimes months without quality sleep? The struggle is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: What You Wish Your Dermatologist KnewWhen you find a good dermatologist, you hold tight. I’ve held so tight to ours over the past 18 years, there’s little my doctor doesn’t know about me or my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Look At The Mental Health Burden in Psoriatic PatientsIf you have read a few of my articles, then you know, one topic I occasionally write about is the impact psoriasis can have on mental health. Why? Because long...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
National Healthy Skin Month: Advice From A FriendIt is common for people to find skin conditions hard to live with, both in terms of managing the condition and coping with the emotional impact. This National Healthy Skin...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk Healthy Psoriasis Skin: The Emotional ChallengesPsoriasis is a chronic condition that is caused by an autoimmune response. It has nothing to do with the health of our skin, just the health of our bodies and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Most Hard to Treat Areas of PsoriasisPsoriasis can affect all different areas of the body. Basically, where there is skin, psoriasis can go. That means, everywhere. While some areas of the body may be easier to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does Stigma Affect Those with Psoriasis?Psoriasis comes with aggravating and often painful symptoms like patchy inflammation, skin rashes, and fatigue. These symptoms alone are challenging, but many people with psoriasis also have to deal with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Home Remedies For Psoriasis ReliefFor most of us, and especially for me, the dreaded debilitating psoriasis itch can drive us crazy. There have been times when I have scratched holes in my skin to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Plaque, Inverse, Guttate, Oh my!As if it wasn’t bad enough having the worst flare-up of my psoriasis in my adult life, I experienced not one, not two, but three different types of psoriasis on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 skin, just the health of our bodies and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Even More Ways To Support A Loved One Who Is Living With PsoriasisA few important things to mention, don’t offer unsolicited advice and act like you know their illness better than them. Believe them when they tell you that they’re in pain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Integrative Dermatology: The Use of Herbal and Nutritional Supplements to Treat Dermatological ConditionsIntegrative dermatology is a new approach to treating skin conditions. The goal of integrative dermatology is to combine complementary treatments with standard medical treatments. This may be a useful approach...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
