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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...

When it comes to your health, you can be one of your best advocates. But when you’re in pain and coping with the emotional toll of psoriasis, it isn’t always...

I’ve treated my psoriasis with biologics for almost two decades. My dermatologist agreed to prescribe the first biologic for psoriasis, Amevive, when it became FDA approved in 2003. It wasn’t...

Oh for the love of travel. Before 2020, the most wonderful wanderlust would fill my soul when I boarded a plane and I was off to explore a new space...

Itching is one of the most common symptoms of psoriasis. Ninety percent of people with psoriasis experience itching, and up to 75 percent endure daily itching. That is a lot...

Psoriasis on the face, as you can imagine, can be pretty detrimental to one's mental health. It's right there, for everyone to see. My face has always been the hardest...

In most parts of the world, the summer months mean sunshine and warmer weather. Backyard barbeques, trips to the beach, and time in the garden are on the itinerary. But...

I can clearly recall when I first noticed psoriasis on my eyelids and in my eyebrows. I was in a science class in high school and the tabletops were black...