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This question has come up a lot lately. Can I apply for disability if I have psoriasis?  Yes, you can. If your psoriatic disease prevents you from working you can...

Last month, I wrote about going on to Skyrizi - my third biologic. I said I would report back on whether it has helped. Prior to starting this treatment, I...

I’m going to admit something that I fear won’t make me popular in the chronic illness community. I don’t really get the spoon theory. Yes, I know that life hands...

A metaphor that aptly describes my life with psoriasis is the journey. As with many aspects of life, I’ve come to see the journey as being as important as arriving...

There are many topics that are very sensitive and weight is certainly one of them. Our body shapes are all different. Due to the pressure from societal standards, we are...

For some patients, becoming an active member of their healthcare team can be challenging. Some individuals may feel overwhelmed by all of the information, test results, and treatment options, while...

Genital psoriasis is a topic that is not very easy to talk about. It can leave one blushing and racking their brain for ideas to change the subject. As if...

Psoriasis patches can range from a few spots of dandruff-like scaling to major eruptions that cover large areas. Some people have mild cases of psoriasis with only 10% of their...

If you’ve had psoriasis for some time, you may be thinking of adding a biologic to your treatment plan. These can be a great treatment option, and I’ve written several...

There can be many challenges that arise when living with a chronic condition. Some may be short-lived, while others may become part of a person’s daily life. One of the...

When the world seemed normal, traveling with psoriasis came with its own set of unique challenges. While the current state of the world adds a whole new level of difficulty...

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...