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Many patients on biologics have a difficult time paying for their medication copays. This is true for my son and me who both have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Between the...

Try to dissect life with psoriasis? I never gave it a thought. There are so many emotions that range from anxiety, panic, stress, and sadness all because of this invisible...

Step therapy, also known “fail first,” is the practice of insurance companies requiring a patient to try and fail one or more medications before allowing the patient to take the...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

Psoriasis is just as common in men as it is in women. But that does not say much about the actual experience of men with the condition. Men and women...

When it comes to managing life with psoriasis, clothing shopping is right up there with going to a hairdresser. Neither of these activities is on my list of favorite things...

There was a time that simply hearing the word "summer" would make me cringe. Summer was a time I had to almost hide from people. What would people think or...

I was recently asked if I ever used an app as a means of tracking my psoriasis symptoms. Maybe you are like me and never thought about if such an...

Psoriasis is just as common in men as it is in women. But that does not say much about the actual experience of men with the condition. Men and women...

Getting a little outside of your comfort zone is a good thing. Getting way outside of your comfort zone can be nerve-wracking and challenging. But when the National Psoriasis Foundation...

Hello, sunshine! The cold winter has subsided. The ice has melted and the spring flowers have shown up. Bringing hope and the promise of new life. For some of us...

Illnesses can come in many forms and take on different weights. The common cold, for instance, may be a little annoying and require a week or 2 of extra rest...

Remember that character Pig-Pen from the Peanuts gang? He was the one who was always followed by a cloud of dirt. When my psoriasis was at its worst, I felt...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

When it comes to living with psoriasis, each of us has our own unique journey. From being diagnosed to our treatment choices, it all varies and some people are further...

Many aspects of psoriasis are outside your control. You may experience flare-ups when symptoms worsen and periods when the symptoms are relatively mild. To better manage your condition, your dermatologist...

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many things we had taken for granted simply shut down: stores, restaurants, schools. Thankfully in the spring of 2021, many places are...

Psoriasis can cause significant pain in and throughout the body. This leads many people with psoriasis to seek out ways to manage their pain. While doctors may prescribe pain medicines...

A quick explanation of psoriasis can simply come down to a discussion about skin cells. For those without psoriasis, skin cells are normally made and replaced every 3 to 4...

The energy I have on any given day is precious and fleeting, so I allow myself the luxury of a house cleaner. I originally went through a cleaning company. I...