Articles

Two 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...

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have lived with psoriasis for years, managing the physical and emotional symptoms of this chronic condition is far from easy. In fact, at times, it...

I 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...

Psoriasis 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...

In 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...

Two 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...

I’ve mentioned in one of my previous articles, Rheumatologist Reject, that I have had a tough time getting diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (affectionately nicknamed PsA). This has been tough! I...

Have you come across the term psoriasis warrior? If you use social media to find support, then I imagine you have. It's a great hashtag to search on Instagram or...

Sebopsoriasis is a skin condition that commonly affects the scalp and face. It is a combination of scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. In babies, sebopsoriasis is more commonly known as...

What I’m about to tell you is a 20-plus-year story in the making. It concludes with my gynecologist dropping a truth bomb while doing her thing “under the hood.” During...

We know psoriasis is as old as dirt. It goes way back in the ancient days when we believe various skin conditions call tzaeaath which translated as leprosy. I began...

In my twenties, I wrote safety protocols. The benefit? Planning for a disaster before it occurs can make a significant difference to your health. The most useful process I have...

I’ve heard it said that those with psoriasis would make poor criminals because we’d leave skin flakes with our DNA at every crime scene. I completely agree! In addition to...

Psoriasis oh psoriasis, what have you done. Did you not hear my pleas to leave the rest of my body in peace? Besides, where were you the nights I cried...

Ever have a bad situation that turns worse? Last month I lost my job unexpectedly. I had been working at my former company for over a year, but suddenly, they...

My wife follows quite a few health and wellness trainers on Instagram. You know—those ridiculously fit, beautiful people that make getting in shape sound like a breeze? Well, at the...

Psoriasis is a skin condition that shows up on the body anywhere. We don’t know why we get it or the causes of it. I want to share something with...

I can’t speak for anyone but myself, but by the time my insurance provider approved my first biologic medication, I was more than ready. Looking back, I would consider it...

After three weeks of traveling abroad, seeing and experiencing new things. I am not sure who was happier to be home. My daughter or myself, we both collapsed on our...

Do you need a better time to come up with a resolution than the start of a New Year? Let's get inspired with some psoriasis themed activities to kick off...