How Holiday Stress is Affecting My PsoriasisI love the holidays. There is nothing like having family gathered around. Last year was so much different. Most of us did...reactions3comments
Getting a Second OpinionA diagnosis of psoriasis can come with a lot of different feelings. Relief to have a name for what's been bothering you...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Impact of Psoriasis on Sleep Although each of us has our own experience when it comes to sleep, the majority of us can come to an agreement...reactionscomments
Please Stop Staring At MePlease stop staring at me. These are words I whispered to myself for over 30 years. My struggles with my visible psoriasis...reactionscomments
Meet Jess, PA-C: Talking Progression & ComorbiditiesWhen faced with a debilitating itch, a flaky trail, and an overwhelming stigma - it can feel almost silly to think about...reactionscomments
Food and Psoriasis: Eat This, Not ThatWhile no scientific research has definitively linked the food you eat to psoriasis flare-ups, many patients report that cutting out certain drinks...reactionscomments
Another Psoriasis Journey: Can Gratitude Be Your Companion?I'm only a couple of months away from having this disease for six decades. That's right - 60 years I will have...reactionscomments
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your AppointmentsA new diagnosis of psoriasis, well, can be incredibly overwhelming. Patients may be feeling shocked, find temporary mental relief, or have difficulty...reactionscomments
Did the COVID Vaccine Make Your Psoriasis Flare?First, let me say, nothing has been proven, nor does research support that the COVID-19 impacts psoriasis and its symptoms. I have...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
