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A woman’s hair, specifically a black woman’s hair, symbolizes royalty. Your hair is considered your "crown". Every day, whether through social media, television, magazines, there are constant reminders of the...

An unfortunate reality of psoriasis is managing unsolicited advice, facing hurtful stares, and answering the same anxiety-inducing questions. What plays a part in promoting these types of interactions? It all...

I consider psoriasis to be ugly. I have had this awful disease for 17 long years. Looking at my skin has made me feel ashamed, embarrassed, and unlovable. It's taken...

Having distress, depression, self-blame, or anxiety over psoriasis does not mean it is “all in your head.” Studies have shown that mental distress can worsen your skin symptoms. Stress and...

Skincare routines are a consistent part of managing life with psoriasis. Place them right next to dermatologist appointments and skirting around unsolicited advice. For those who don't live psoriasis, a...

World Psoriasis Day happens every year during the last week of October. This year it will be October 29, 2021. Each year has a theme and this year’s theme is...

When I was in my 20's, this question was constantly at the back of my mind. Will my illness worsen as I grow older? That was what my father had...

The deodorant I use, Lady Speed Stick, has a little sticker affixed to its cap: “Dare to Wear Black!” it calls out to me, indicating that I can manage to...

Dermatology visits are a consistent part of managing life with psoriasis. Place them right next to moisturizing daily and skirting around unsolicited advice. They also have a reputation for being...

People with severe psoriasis could have a greater chance of getting psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis skin plaques can flare up and then get better. Psoriatic arthritis symptoms may also come and...

Psoriasis on the hairline is something I’ve had to deal with from time and time. For me, it starts off as one patch of psoriasis usually where the hair and...

This article was originally published on PlaquePsoriasis.com's sister site, Psoriatic-Arthritis.com by advocate, Janet Geddis. To visit Janet's biography and additional articles, please click here. My first psoriasis symptoms presented in...

The trend “Tell us without telling us,” or “tell me without telling me” asks people to share how they match a set of criteria or are part of a group...

I've had psoriasis for so many years. Any new symptom, location, or trigger can rarely surprise me. If anything, I've learned that psoriasis is unpredictable, and be prepared for anything...

Have you ever been in so much pain you would take almost anything to make it go away? I have to admit, I have tried many remedies in my lifetime...

Last week, I had a really interesting chat with my friend about psoriasis. He asked me how about the status of my condition. I shared with him the success of...

For more than thirty years, I have had a patch of psoriasis on my scalp that comes and goes. It hasn’t been really bad in the last decade or so...

Being a patient advocate, I have had the opportunity and privilege to connect with other advocates, doctors, and treatment representatives. Throughout these experiences, I have consistently been asked "What else...

Up until this week, I've never thought about the impact of medication delays. I assumed it just came with the prescribed treatment territory. What I do know and am all...

Psoriasis commercials. We've all seen them. In addition to their standard language and repetitive phrases, they just can't seem to depict psoriasis for what it truly is. A condition that...