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You’ve probably heard that some diseases are invisible because the patient looks healthy on the outside, but symptoms are hidden in plain view. Take, for example, psoriatic arthritis. Many would...

This morning, life started slow, I woke up in a lot of pain; sore feet and aching bones. None the less, I got up slowly and kick-started the kettle, got...

Have you ever felt guilty complaining about your psoriasis in public? I got funny ideas in my head growing up that psoriasis isn’t that bad. I think people thought they...

There’s something that has stirred my grits at a slow churn over the past couple of years. It’s something I’m seeing pop up in groups far too often. I find...

Has psoriasis ever affected you when it comes to dating? ahem...yes? Dating is not a favorite past-time of mine. The first few dates anyway; there are the usual concerns that...

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that can be found in people all over the world. The most common type of psoriasis is called plaque psoriasis. It affects between 85%...

"Have you tried this?" I am sure that you have heard this before, possibly to within an inch of being annoyed with random strangers. Sometimes the question comes from someone...

More than half of us living with psoriasis experience feelings of fatigue, or increased tiredness as a result of our condition. When my skin worsens, I certainly feel more fatigued...

Since 2012, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Crohn’s disease have taken the wheel for most functions of my life. I’ve never intended for that to happen, but I won’t sugar coat...

We 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...

I 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...

“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...

I 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...

Wikipedia 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...

We 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...

Let’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...

I 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...

I 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...

My 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...

Last 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...