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Oh my goodness, you guys. Dating on any given day is something that I already find rather intimidating. Putting your best foot forward while also trying to remain who you...

Folliculitis is a skin condition where the skin cavity from which the hair grows (follicle) becomes infected. It can look a lot like psoriasis, another common skin condition. So how...

Nobody wants their psoriasis to get worse. It’s enough just having the plaques over your body in the first place. But, if you’re not careful, those few plaques may turn...

Last year, our lives completely turned upside down. We were put into lockdown. Then proceeded the daily barrage of wearing a mask, social distancing, and oh yes, to make sure...

Maybe you opened this article because the title struck you. Maybe it caught your attention because you weren’t feeling well, too. Maybe things are difficult, maybe you are on the...

Skin color can make a difference when it comes to a chronic skin condition like psoriasis. Few studies have looked at psoriasis in people of color. But we know that...

What’s wrong with your skin can’t possibly have anything to do with what’s wrong with your brain. Or can it? Are you someone with psoriasis and have severe headaches or...

The internet is ripe with information about psoriasis and other conditions that affect the skin. Sometimes, it can get to be a little too much. Perhaps it leaves you feeling...

For most of us who have had psoriasis for a long time, comorbidities are nothing new. In fact, it seems like the list of comorbidities keeps getting longer each year...

There is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs to online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...

Experts think as many as 20 percent of all people with psoriasis have a moderate to severe form of the condition. Learning more about the severity of your psoriasis can...

Getting a diagnosis of psoriasis can really turn your world upside down. When I was first diagnosed at the age of 11, I didn’t really think much of it. At...

Oftentimes when people have questions about my skin, they do not actually know what psoriasis is. Oftentimes it will be left being compared to eczema or something of the sort...

Trust plays a big role in the doctor-patient relationship. When you have a chronic autoimmune disorder like psoriasis, that relationship is more important than ever. I know many people who...

It is easy to see the red, scaly patches of psoriasis, which can show up as a few spots or major flare-ups that cover large areas of your body. However...

Not everyone has a bathtub, some of our apartments only have showers. That being said, those with joint pain or have psoriatic arthritis can have trouble lowering themselves in and...

Have you ever felt like bugs were crawling under your skin? You are not alone. That creepy feeling may not be discussed much, but it does have a name. The...

Third time lucky, as they say. March represents an important month in my psoriasis journey. Four weeks ago, I finished my last Cosentyx injection after it stopped working as effectively...

Researchers are learning more about facial psoriasis and have found new subtypes. Facial psoriasis is one of the most severe forms of the condition. Researchers have also discovered that having...

One of the most irritating things about psoriasis is when plaques bleed. This annoyance can not only ruin your clothes but make you feel embarrassed as you go about your...