Part 2: All the Mean Questions About My Psoriasis and How to Respond to ThemPeople will always have something bad to say about your psoriasis. So much, in fact, that I needed to break down my...reactionscomments
Why Do I Have To Feel And Look Sick To Feel Validated?I was diagnosed with severe plaque psoriasis almost ten years ago. The first few years were difficult as I came to terms...reactions3comments
Prioritize Self-Care & Love Your Psoriasis Skin!When was the last time you did something just for you? Self-care is about looking after and taking care of yourself –...reactionscomments
3 Things Every (Almost) Person With Psoriasis Can Relate ToThere is no doubt that psoriasis is a highly variable disease. Every person I have met or talked to that has it...reactionscomments
A Children's Book About Psoriasis? Meet The Author!It's no secret that in addition to its painful symptoms and ongoing debilitating itch, psoriasis seems to be forever misunderstood. I mean...reactionscomments
Does Your Psoriasis React To Different Types of Water?When a new psoriasis patch pops up, we may think, "now, what triggered this one?". We do our best to keep track...reactions3comments
Awkward Moments: Tips for Talking About Genital PsoriasisPsoriasis leaves us in a lot of physical discomforts. What we don't mention that often is the emotional discomfort we experience. The...reactions1comment
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
Can Psoriasis Make You Feel Embarrassed About Your Skin?Psoriasis is a dreadful condition to live with. It’s chronic, lifelong, and can be very visible. It can ruin your mental state...reactions1comment
The Emotional Toll When A Scalp Psoriasis Flare Gets WorseIt’s been some time since I wrote about my scalp psoriasis management. My plan consisted of using coconut oil and a shower...reactions2comments
The Impact of Psoriasis Representation in Fashion and PhotographyI was perusing the Internet for a certain kind of black miniskirt. I wanted A-line, wool, with gold buttons. When I saw...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Relapse: Is The Next Flare Around The Corner?When a person lives with psoriasis, we can become a little obsessed with our skin. We manage our plaques and hope for...reactionscomments
Living with Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and FibromyalgiaHave you ever been in so much pain you would take almost anything to make it go away? I have to admit...reactions5comments
Three Things I’ve Learned Since Being Diagnosed With PsoriasisI was first diagnosed with psoriasis when I was age 11. My first symptoms presented on my scalp. My mom noticed it...reactions1comment
The Itch That Won’t Stop: Pruritus (And How It Relates To Psoriasis)Pruritus. It sounds like a made-up word. To be fair so does psoriasis. If you haven't heard of the word or term...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed with Psoriasis: What’s Next?Illnesses can come in many forms and take on different weights. The common cold, for instance, may be a little annoying and...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
Has Your Psoriasis Medication Ever Been Delayed?Up until this week, I've never thought about the impact of medication delays. I assumed it just came with the prescribed treatment...reactionscomments
All the Mean Questions About Psoriasis and How to Respond to ThemIf you’ve been diagnosed for a while now, I know you have your fair share of experiences about other people’s reactions when...reactions3comments
Oh Those, Summer Nights (With Psoriasis)Mosquitos may be smug thinking they hold the most painful itch - but they would be wrong. The psoriasis itch simply has...reactionscomments