What is Psychodermatology?Psychodermatology is the study of the connection between the skin and the mind. Understanding and addressing the link between mental health and skin disorders can help to better manage both... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis: A Sorrow Of Pain Or A Source Of Gratitude?That girl with psoriasis is here again! Yeah, you read that right, I called myself the "girl with psoriasis". Do you sense a change in my tone? It changed years... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis Emotions: Its Okay, to Not Be OkayToday has been one of those days. Those days that has me reaching for the junk food of chocolate cereal and milk at 9PM. You know the kind of junk... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Step Therapy?Finding ways to manage and treat psoriasis can be quite a journey. Oftentimes, it can feel like there are many different paths to explore, and determining which 1 works best... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Impact of Answering Questions About PsoriasisI cannot even begin to count the number of times that I have had to explain my psoriasis to someone. Whether it’s a family member, a friend, or a stranger... By Tikeyah Varner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis & Makeup RemovalWhen you live with psoriasis, finding makeup that doesn't aggravate your skin is a huge mission. Over the years, I have found one or two brands that work for me... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What’s That On Your Skin?I have had psoriasis for 56 years of my life. 56 years. Having lived with this condition for so long, I'm stronger and more empowered. That was not always the case... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Planning For Your Next In-Person VisitWhile some appointments can be done virtually using telemedicine, there are still many visits that need to be done in person. If you need to attend an in-person visit, planning... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Most Difficult Psoriasis Symptoms to TreatPsoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition that causes red, itchy, scaly patches on the body. There is no cure, and it comes and goes in cycles called flares. A... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breaking The Stigma: Psoriasis Is Not ContagiousPsoriasis warriors, today, I am here to make a change. Let us all make a change. For ourselves, let's speak up and stand up. We can be the change to... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wearing A Mask With Face And Ear PsoriasisWe are now nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and one thing is certain: Masks continue to be our most powerful tool to stop the spread of coronavirus, along... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living with Scalp Psoriasis as a Women of ColorEleven years ago, I was diagnosed with scalp psoriasis. I remember the dermatologist looking at my scalp and then telling me his official diagnosis. I can recall the entire experience... By Tikeyah Varner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Finding Indifference to Psoriasis OnlookersI never believed that indifference could be a good thing. I always felt that you need to be passionate about everything. Whether you with it or against it, did not... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 want to scream "This is not what I... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Infants Get Psoriasis?I had my first child in 1976 and stayed in prayer that he would not get my psoriasis. My psoriasis covered over 70-80% of my body the majority of my... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis on the FacePeople who have psoriasis mostly get flare-ups on their torso, arms, and legs. However, scientists have discovered other common areas for this skin disease. Sensitive areas like the face can... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis, Chronic Pain & Pill ShamingThere is no perfect way to manage the chronic pain associated with diseases like psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Pill shaming discourages taking medications because of taboos and stereotypes attached to... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Psoriasis on the FeetWhen my psoriasis started seventeen years ago, it all began on my left leg. Back then and even now, topicals are the first line of defense in treating psoriasis. In... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Skin Biopsy and PsoriasisHaving lived with psoriasis for seventeen years, I have experienced many things, including a skin biopsy. I will not say it is the worse thing I have had to experience... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments