Things to Stop Feeling Guilty ForPsoriasis is visible on the skin. Yes, I know you know. This leads to lots of uncomfortable, and let's face it, negative thoughts. These thoughts can be exhausting, expressing and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
First Symptoms of Psoriasis: Why Is My Navel Red?When I was a teenager my bellybutton or navel would get red in color. I always attributed it to my blue jean button rubbing against it to make it red...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Time for a ChangeHow often have you heard someone who is suffering from psoriasis saying, I wish people would just not treat me like an outcast. Do people not know that psoriasis is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prepping Psoriasis for Party SeasonI don't know about you, but the words "party" and "little black dress" fill me with anxiety and feelings of dread. Oh no, what will I wear? As a huge...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits of a Body ScrubA body scrub is a skincare product that the main function is to remove dead skin cells through exfoliation. But it has other benefits to your skin as well. Because...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is It Dangerous to Have a Pet Fish If You Have Psoriasis?My wife joined a running club recently, and one of the leaders was talking about infusions she had that day. Since my wife is surrounded by immune diseases in her...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You New to Psoriasis? Let’s Break It DownFor over 55 years, I have had psoriasis. I might have a little knowledge about this disease. Psoriasis is a term often misused as a skin condition, but as we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Filing for Disability Because of Psoriasis Doesn’t Make You a FailureWhen it comes to filing for disability benefits, there are a lot of moving parts. Firstly, there is the stigma and judgment about applying for disability to contend with. I’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis Comorbidities: The More You Know the More You StressYou know how NBC has those public service announcements called “The More You Know?” The ad flies across the screen like a comet and the segments are meant to make...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis in the Armpits“Hello darkness my old friend,” is the song I imagine my armpit psoriasis would sing if they could sing. We talk a lot about psoriasis on the elbows, knees, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Woes of Winter With PsoriasisIn an effort to begin on a positive note, I feel that I must state my love for freshly fallen snow and hot chocolate, Christmas trees, outdoor holiday markets, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What My Veteran Husband Taught MeMost of you have heard the stories of my early days of dating my husband. The story usually covers my concerns about telling him about having severe psoriasis and how...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Could Meditating Make Phototherapy More Effective?Picture this: I’m cozied up in bed, reading a book about mindfulness meditation when I come across a passage. It was about a research study that those with psoriasis who...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Journey in the GymA little while ago I wrote about my journey in the gym. I was starting completely new and working through everything that came with it. It has been an interesting...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
3 Simple and Refreshing Scalp ScrubsWhen my scalp psoriasis is in full flare, I find myself desperate to try anything for a resolution. Oils, creams, masks. You name it and I’ve probably tried it. With...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Giving Psoriasis a Voice (And a Laugh)This year I was blown away and honored to be one of the top finalists for the Wego Health Awards. I have been lucky to be nominated for the past...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Decade of Psoriasis Wisdom in 600 WordsOver the years I’ve collected advice from thousands of fellow psoriasis sufferers. While some trends come and go, there are always tips that stick – supplements, food, lotions, etc. While...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to Prepare for a Flare-Free AutumnAutumn is one of the most beautiful times of year. There's a bush near my house whose leaves turn such an arresting shade of red. I pull over almost every...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Steroid Topicals for PsoriasisTopical ointments are the first line of defense doctors want to use when it comes to treating psoriasis. If your psoriasis starts in a small patch, then topical ointment is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Choose to Positively Speak About Medication OnlineOne of the reasons I got into patient advocacy was to help stop the flow of bad information. Some days, it feels futile. For every positive story about using medicine...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments