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To most people, summer means beaches, pools, shorts and lots of social time. To those with psoriatic disease, those four things can cause major anxiety. It means not being able...

I have been taking different medications since 1963, so the years have passed me by, but the medications haven’t. I take a total of 6 pills every single day of...

I apologize upfront that this is not an article filled with stats and research about the incidence of sensitive skin in patients with psoriasis. I’m genuinely asking: does psoriasis give...

I hang around psoriasis groups and chat forums pretty regularly, and one thing I see the most of is people sharing photos of their skin in hopes of finding out...

Having psoriasis is a challenging condition to live with. It has medical implications and it also has the mental implications as well. Many of us take a handful of pills...

With psoriasis, and for that matter, any autoimmune condition there really is so little that is within our control. Often just as we have it figured out, something changes and...

My last holiday was in a static caravan 3 hours away from my house. It was neither enjoyable and I will not be returning. These kinds of places are not...

The one thing that burns more than my skin is my anger. When I am in physical pain due to tight, cracked, dry skin it translates to mental and emotional...

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have been a part of my life ever since I can remember. I remember my father asking me years ago did anyone ever find out what...

What truly matters is how you see yourself. The version of you that is the truest form is how you reflect back at yourself. It is something that stems from...

Over the years many, many people have asked me the question: How are you so at peace with your skin? How do you handle having psoriasis so well? Don’t you...

Did you know that psoriasis sufferers experiencing lower levels of worry clear faster during PUVA treatment? The authors of the study conclude that people living with high levels of worry...

Having psoriasis is one of the hardest diseases to cope with. The ugly patches, the itching and the bleeding that goes along with it can make you almost tempted to...

Foundations are a great place to seek support, confidence, and companionship of other people dealing with different diseases. You'll find organizations out there on the internet just by searching around...

We have all heard the saying "Use it or lose it." I was covered over 80 percent of my body in scales over half of my life. It hurt to...

It never ceases to amaze me that somehow in today’s day and age there are still people that do not know what psoriasis is. For us, it is such a...

We know that romantic relationships and intimacy have a very real impact on emotional health. Share your story in our easy and anonymous polls, and raise your voice about what...

Like many, I hate to see doctors. Having psoriasis means it is a given that you must see doctors all the time. Talk to most anyone with psoriasis about their...

Do you ever wake up happy, only to look in the mirror and feel the slow-mo realization that this morning, you have woken up with a lot more psoriasis spots...

Studies show that the challenges of having psoriasis are greater for women than they are for men. This is partly because women experience more stigma, negative emotions, and social impact...