Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You an Advocate or Non-Advocate?I have pondered over this question for a while now. When I open up my mouth and say I advocate for a cause; do I really know what I’m saying...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My One Year Biologic AnniversaryThe 12th of February marks a special anniversary for me. It marked one since I started my biologic injection. This particular injection was what cleared my psoriasis completely. There are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Psoriasis Blame GameWhen something doesn’t go well, it’s natural to look for someone to blame. Recently, I noticed a separating wall in my front yard crumbling from top to bottom. My house...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis Stealing Quality TimeDuring my last mega flare, I felt like the worst parent. I lost my temper quickly with the children, even when they had done nothing out of the ordinary. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does Fashion Have to Do with Psoriasis?"What does fashion have to do with psoriasis?" This was a question I overheard while attending an event on World Psoriasis Day back in October 2016. I would consider myself...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Quotes That Help Me Cope With PsoriasisWhen living with a chronic visible condition like psoriasis, it can be easy to feel discouraged, isolated, and depressed. I've lived with psoriasis for almost three decades, and for most...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t Let Psoriasis Hold You BackI have been working for over 40 years of my life. The single biggest obstacle in achieving my professional aspirations has been stress. It’s almost as if all decisions surrounding...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis Woes: It Could Always Be WorseMy honest opinion is that “it could be worse” is one of the most generic, overused and overrated phrases. Really, I have heard this more times in my life than...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Skin Virus That Kept Coming BackMy teen years were not easy. I was besieged with one health issue upon the next. By the time I hit the high school years, my skin, joints, and digestive...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Scalp Psoriasis Was So Bad I Couldn't Even Get a HaircutI have suffered from scalp psoriasis since I was 11 years old. I suffered cradle cap as a baby but was diagnosed with scalp and plaque psoriasis when I was...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Taking a Break From PsoriasisI have had psoriasis and mild psoriatic arthritis for 13 years. I know without a doubt that there is no cure. There are heaps of way to manage and we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments