Taboo Talk - There Is No CureWe see the word "cure" get thrown around more than a football during the Super Bowl. So what do you call it when you find something that makes your symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Good About Yourself While You're SickI know this is a hard one, but if you have been sick for as many years as I have; you must find ways to overcome some of these obstacles...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ignore the Urge to Ignore“Oh, so now I’m invisible to you? That’s cool. I’ve always wanted a superpower”-Unknown I saw the above quote on a meme this week and laughed out loud. It was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Dress For The Gym With PsoriasisI love working out but for me to exercise on a regular basis, I had to join a gym. Holding myself accountable at home just never works out in my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis Catch-22Wikipedia defines a catch-22 as “a paradoxical situation from which an individual cannot escape because of contradictory rules.” They give the example of not being able to find a job...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We Are What We EatWe are what we eat they say, I really like broccoli and chocolate, however, I do not see my arms changing color or tasting any better for that matter. Which...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis Fashion Do and Don'tsLet’s face it, having psoriasis can put a serious damper on your personal style. For men and women alike trying to find fashionable clothes that you are comfortable in can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Learned at a Naked Sauna with PsoriasisI did not set out to spend a day naked in a public place. As most of us with psoriasis don’t. I asked for a very low key meet up...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heading into the UnknownI am a self-proclaimed creature of habit, I do not like change unless it jingles in my pocket and can buy me a cup of coffee. I recently read an...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Are Not AloneMy psoriasis is back, and so am I to remind you that you are not battling this disease alone. There are amazing treatments available, but we don't always have access...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why You Should Double Check Your IV Bag’s InfoLast week, something I’ve only read about online occurred. My 6-year-old nephew’s biologic infusion was given to someone else and he almost received their infusion. This means that an adult...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
For Moisturizing: We Picked These Just for You!We asked our community what their go-to products for keeping their skin hydrated when the weather is dry and cold. This list of products is inspired by real people living...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hard Pill to Swallow: Not Everyone Wants to Treat Their PsoriasisOver the past few years, I’ve gotten the opportunity to speak at quite a few events. Every so often, someone who is not there as a patient but there as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Emotional Journey: Dealing with Self-Worth and PsoriasisI have had psoriasis for over 55 years and psoriatic arthritis for over 30 years. I have often wonder what makes me ticked? I have been an emotional roller coaster...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Yiganerjing: Two Years LaterTwo years ago, at the launch of the PlaquePsoriasis.com site, I wrote an article called “Internet Sensation: Yiganerjing.” It was prompted by an explosion of discussion on the psoriasis forums...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
In America: What’s That?The In America survey is now closed. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have lived with psoriasis for years, managing the physical and emotional symptoms of this chronic condition is far...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
An Open Letter to Canadian WinterI love the country that I live in. I love canoeing, cottages, blueberries, toques, toboggans, maple syrup, and even our diehard hockey fans. I love food festivals in Toronto, artisan...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Giving Up Alcohol Helped My PsoriasisPsoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to overproduce skin cells (that’s where those fun patches of flaky skin come in). While the exact reason that this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why You Need a Healthcare TeamTwo years ago I decided it was time to try something new. I had been managing my psoriasis well with diet, but it was January, and I thought that instead...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments