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New relationships are exciting and there are many things to learn about each other. There are feelings and there are butterflies. The dates, the new introductions, and the beautiful moments. I...

Living with psoriasis can be a challenging journey, both physically and emotionally. As someone personally living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, I have found solace and empowerment through engaging in...

When my psoriasis first started, it presented as plaque psoriasis. Not knowing anything about psoriasis at the time I thought I had gotten into poison ivy. A doctor would confirm...

Psoriasis is a skin condition related to an overly active immune system. It occurs when skin cells grow too quickly. People with psoriasis develop dry and scaly patches of skin...

I have always talked about seeing a doctor whenever anything seems off. Unfortunately, I just had the worst psoriasis flare in 20 years. I was over 80 percent covered but...

Psoriasis, oh psoriasis, how you have managed to help me grow as a person. Making life lessons come fast and furious sometimes, about how I treat others and how I treat...

It seems to be inherently contradictory that psoriasis, which once covered my face and most of my body, could have anything to do with me liking myself. I won't lie...

We are coming up on the summer season in the south. I live in Louisiana, and last summer was one of the hottest summers we have had in many years...

My psoriasis began many years ago. My dad said that as far as he can remember, it started with dandruff, or so he thought. They tried to treat me with...

As the weather begins to warm up, and we are transitioning post-pandemic, more outings are filling up my calendar.  That means brunches, lunches, dinners, parties, wineries, event after event after...

Recently, I had my 4th trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional members. I was with the National Psoriasis Foundation. I love advocating for psoriasis. It gives my life...

I remember when my psoriasis was widespread on my body. It would itch, bleed and cause me a huge nuisance. The temptation to scratch and relieve the annoyance would be...

It's so easy with the hustle and bustle of life to get pulled into a whirlwind. Almost daily we face responsibilities to work, family and friends  We sometimes even overcommit to...

When people don't understand the waxing and waning of a psoriasis flare, it can be very difficult to explain. If you are in a flare or not it does not...

Living with psoriasis can be challenging because it brings new hurdles to our everyday life. Things like getting dressed for the day can become so much more complicated when trying...

I have had more treatments for psoriasis in my life than I can remember. I've had psoriasis for the past 6 decades. There was a point in my life where...

I’ve had psoriasis for many years. The condition first flared when I was 11. My mother noticed the red lesions on my scalp and I was taken to the doctor...

Psoriasis, for the last 15 years has played such a big role in my life. So much so that it is a part of who I am. I know people...

I have been living a nightmare when it comes to getting proper treatment for my psoriatic conditions. When the Governor of Louisiana, John Bel Edwards, signed the Medicaid expansion in...

A few weeks ago, I had the chance to be a part of the National Psoriasis Foundation Volunteer Summit. The NPF brought volunteers from around the country together to network...