What I Wish My Family KnewFirst, no one chooses to have psoriasis. Despite having had people accuse me of knowing I had psoriasis, I was not given any intel on this until it happened. Knowing... By Melissa Withem-Voss3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
It Was A “UTI” Afterall – Trigger of Inverse PsoriasisWhat I thought was genital psoriasis from having inverse psoriasis was not that at all. This happened to me and it might happen with many of our fellow psoriasis patients as... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Laundry Day!Psoriasis comes into your life and makes you take a long hard look at everything to do with your skin. What it comes into contact with, and what products you... By Clair G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is It Dandruff Or Scalp Psoriasis?When I was a child in school, I was picked on a lot for having white flakes in my hair. I have always had dark brown hair, almost on the... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Honoring World Psoriasis DayEach year, millions of people recognize World Psoriasis Day as a way to raise awareness and help support those living with psoriatic diseases, including plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living My Life Under A RockMy first experience with psoriasis occurred when I was 6 years old. It was my first day of school and I wasn’t allowed to attend because they thought I was... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Working with PsoriasisAs of late I feel like I have been sidelined by my health when it comes to work. First, I left a highly stressful job in February. The stress was... By Melissa Withem-Voss3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why You Shouldn't Blame Yourself For Your PsoriasisBeing diagnosed and learning to live with a condition like psoriasis can be very difficult. It can make you subdued, depressed and upset. You may, initially, blame yourself for the... By Jack Gevertz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sweater Weather: What To WearIt's my favorite time of the year: Fall! Who doesn't love Fall? The breeze is breezin', the leaves are falling, the hot cocoa is steaming, and the hayrides are swaying... By Brittany Ineson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Involved: Starting My Advocacy JourneyI have always been a person who loves to help others. It is part of my identity, and my heart is truly happy when I am able to be there... By Ayesha Patrick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Magic of Vicks VaporubVicks is in an unassuming little blue pot and with a green lid, and has a modest label. It carries childhood memories for me, of being ill, while sleeping in my... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Psoriasis Patches Staying Really DryHave you ever experienced a time when your psoriasis patches were staying really dry? That is what I am currently dealing with. Psoriasis at best is totally unpleasant. The patches... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Warning From My Body to Me, With LoveI am experiencing chest discomfort. While I am working, I notice a pain that is sharp under my left breast and rib cage. The pain shoots upward to the middle... By Melissa Withem-Voss4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just Been Diagnosed with Psoriasis? Now What?Being diagnosed with psoriasis can be a rather bewildering time. You may be coming to terms with having just been told you have a chronic, lifelong illness, and you may... By Jack Gevertz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Not My Hands AgainPsoriasis can be such a cruel disease. At my worst, I was almost completely covered in plaque psoriasis. Nothing seemed to be working as far as treatments. One of the... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
This or That: Psoriasis and IntimacyBecause every person living with psoriasis is different, how we handle certain psoriasis related situations can differ as well. Today, we would like to explore psoriasis and intimacy. We are... By PlaquePsoriasis.com Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Friction – A Friend Or An Enemy To Psoriasis?My psoriasis journey has made me learn a lot of things over these past 56 years. I will continue to keep sharing my experience, feelings, and thoughts with you. You... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
It's OK To Ask For HelpFor so long, I have been the superwoman for my family, work, friends, you name it. Typically, I am that go-to girl and am frequently on the giving versus receiving... By Ayesha Patrick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Advocating For Yourself With DoctorsPatients reporting feeling ignored or invisible when it comes to how their doctors treat them isn't news to the medical industry. Patients are often rushed in and out of the... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Scalp Psoriasis: Seeing RedManaging scalp psoriasis is a challenge because the hair makes it hard to apply ointments and creams. Getting any of these medications applied and then needing to wash out your... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments