How to Handle Psoriasis in Sensitive AreasPsoriasis in sensitive areas is one topic that most people avoid. Sensitive areas to have the condition are not pleasant areas to discuss. When you notice it, you wonder what... By Melissa Withem-Voss3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis Worries: Do You Have a Good Doctor Patient Relationship?The doctor-patient relationship is one of the most complex social relationships that we can have. A good clinical practice is the one that involves mutual trust between both parties. The... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surviving the Psoriasis Seasonal flareI feel so ill-prepared for my seasonal flare. A person would be inclined to think that after all these years and all this time, I would be used to it... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Grew Sick of Being Reminded I'm SickThe last eight years have involved a countless number of doctor and lab appointments. Between Crohn’s disease, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and some pre-cancerous skin issues, I became sick of all... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Things I Don't Want From You If You Don't Have PsoriasisI'll let you into a little secret. I used to feel bad when people gave me unsolicited advice about my psoriasis. After all, they were only trying to help, right?... By Gemma Boak4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Podcast Interview with Diane TalbertOne of PlaquePsoriasis.com's advocates, Diane Talbert, is interviewed in the new Health Union podcast Living With. Having a chronic skin condition can make some people want to hide, but Diane is... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Magnesium & Psoriasis on the BrainBy nature, I am not very good at taking medication every day. There is no specific reason for this, I am just bad at it. For a few days, I... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How To Keep Calm & Avoid Psoriasis Flares In Times of StressThere's no doubt that we are living in stressful times. With COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, affecting people worldwide, it can be difficult to remain stress-free. Holed up in... By Brittany Ineson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis Thoughts: A Beautiful Space in My MindOf all the pressures and responsibilities that come with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, I find keeping my mind in check to be one of the most challenging. Often times, I... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Now Closed – Fatigue and Health SurveyThe 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon." Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis Images From The 19th CenturyKept under wraps for thousands of years, psoriasis showed up when Egyptian mummies were unearthed. The Greeks had a word for it—psora, "to itch"—which could qualify as the understatement of... By Brittany Ineson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Does Inverse Psoriasis Really Look Like?I haven’t met many people who have had inverse psoriasis. I have only had it 3 times in 56 years and it was usually after something was going on in... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Welcome Back Psoriasis: Diet, Stress & SleepI try to be a compliant patient. I take my meds. Go to most of my doctor appointments without rescheduling them. I ask for permission or a green light before... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do They See Me or My Psoriasis?Do they see me or my psoriasis? I think this has been a burning question I have had for most of my life with psoriasis. I have full body psoriasis... By Tikeyah Varner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Trusted Hair Products Triggered New Scalp PsoriasisFor those who don’t know me, I have super curly hair. A few years back, I committed to a washing and styling method dedicated to those with curly hair. Basically... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Psoriasis and the Unpredictability of PregnancyPsoriasis is an unpredictable beast at the best of times, but when we're going through significant hormonal and emotional changes, we are more vulnerable. The general literature on psoriasis in... By Gemma Boak4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis Lessons Learned Along the WayEverything happens for a reason and at exactly the right time, I believe this with all of my heart. Even when it’s not easy. I am not someone who learns... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does My Baby Girl Have Psoriasis?As soon as my daughter turned two months old, I noticed she had developed a skin rash on both of her cheeks. She also had extremely dry skin on her... By Tikeyah Varner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Inverse Psoriasis Was the Pain in My Butt I Never Knew I HadLiving with a host of health issues since childhood, I chalked my sore behind up to frequent trips to the bathroom. After all, I have Crohn’s disease (a form of... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments