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
Psoriasis In The Belly ButtonWhen it comes to psoriasis, we all know that the plaques can form just about anywhere on the body. This means patches...reactions2comments
Kombucha for PsoriasisFor the past 55 years, I have had psoriasis. You can only imagine the things people have told me and given to...reactions19comments
Why Hide?About a week ago I was at IKEA with my wife and kids, and I realized something about myself. I have gotten...reactionscomments
What Life Feels Like With PsoriasisTry to dissect life with psoriasis? I never gave it a thought. There are so many emotions that range from anxiety, panic...reactionscomments
Let's Talk Healthy Skin: What Does That Even Mean?Psoriasis is a chronic condition that is caused by an autoimmune response. It has nothing to do with the health of our...reactionscomments
Tell Us You Have Psoriasis Without Telling Us You Have Psoriasis...The trend “Tell us without telling us,” or “tell me without telling me” asks people to share how they match a set...reactionscomments
The Real Reason Why Your Psoriasis Treatment Isn't WorkingMost of all of us with psoriasis have struggled with finding a treatment that's right for our bodies. How many treatments have...reactionscomments
The Impact of Psoriasis (Physically & Emotionally)Years ago, I overheard a colleague describing me to another employee. "Oh, you know, the girl with the scales on her skin."...reactionscomments
