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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Psoriasis: How It Truly FeelsLiving with psoriasis does not come without its physical challenges. Skin inflammation, plaque management and not to mention the flakes. These are all apparent and known symptoms that add to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments