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Being misdiagnosed is one of the most frustrating parts of the healing journey. Unfortunately, for many people with psoriasis, dealing with a misdiagnosis – or several of them – is...

Psoriasis doesn't discriminate. People of all races and skin color are affected by this condition and each comes with its own unique set of challenges. By understanding how psoriasis affects...

A couple of months ago, I was standing in the bathroom, looking at my face in the mirror, examining all the imperfections. I bet I’m not the only one who...

Seventeen years is a long time to live with psoriasis. Trust me, I understand that there are people who have had it a lot longer. I am friends with some...

For many people, getting diagnosed with psoriasis causes mixed emotions. Although it is good to finally have an answer for your symptoms, it is also scary to find out that...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that can flare up with exposure to certain triggers. Sometimes psoriasis plaques can occur on the soles of the feet and or the palms of...

You must be wondering what I am going to talk about today. Trust me, I have 56 years of psoriasis stories, tips, and experiences in me to get out. I...

Psoriasis by its nature is an itchy business. Adding mosquitoes to the mix can be a pretty lethal combination. Mosquito bites historically have been known to trigger a flare for...

With so much going on with COVID-19, it still feels like this year will be much of the same as the last. However, with vaccines now available and heading out...

We have all heard the saying that first impressions make the most impact. What does that mean for someone with psoriasis who has visible symptoms on the skin? Not knowing...

I’ve now lived a majority of my life with psoriasis symptoms. I was diagnosed with psoriasis when I was in third grade (over thirty years ago!), and in my late...

Being diagnosed with psoriasis can be such a life-changing event. When I was first diagnosed, I went through so many emotions. It was really hard because I had no one...

One of the most difficult times in my psoriasis journey was when my hands were completely covered with plaque psoriasis. Watching psoriasis consume my body was tough enough. I can...

Psychodermatology is the study of the connection between the skin and the mind. Understanding and addressing the link between mental health and skin disorders can help to better manage both...

That girl with psoriasis is here again! Yeah, you read that right, I called myself the "girl with psoriasis". Do you sense a change in my tone? It changed years...

Today has been one of those days. Those days that has me reaching for the junk food of chocolate cereal and milk at 9PM. You know the kind of junk...

Finding ways to manage and treat psoriasis can be quite a journey. Oftentimes, it can feel like there are many different paths to explore, and determining which 1 works best...

I cannot even begin to count the number of times that I have had to explain my psoriasis to someone. Whether it’s a family member, a friend, or a stranger...

When you live with psoriasis, finding makeup that doesn't aggravate your skin is a huge mission. Over the years, I have found one or two brands that work for me...

I have had psoriasis for 56 years of my life. 56 years. Having lived with this condition for so long, I'm stronger and more empowered. That was not always the case...