Learning to Love Myself Through Imperfections“There is a kind of beauty in imperfection.” -Conrad Hall My full lips (aka soup coolers growing up), long lanky body, and...reactionscomments
Step Into My World – I Dare YouI have been trying to explain psoriatic arthritis to people for over 35 years and they still don’t get it. Our disease...reactionscomments
How to Get the Most from Your DermatologistI have never had a good dermatologist, but I know they are out there... I think as someone who has grown up...reactionscomments
Probiotic Drinks for PsoriasisI’m always looking for ways to get probiotics into my diet. About 2 years ago I started making my own kombucha (fermented...reactionscomments
I am Wonder Woman (Living with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis)As a patient living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, I can easily say that I am powerful. My whole life I have...reactions4comments
What Is a PASI?Have you ever been asked a question and found yourself dumbfounded? That is what happened to me recently during an interview for...reactionscomments
I Pick, Therefore I AmI’ve been a picker since I can remember. My mother was always swatting at my hands. I don’t bite my nails, I...reactionscomments
Sleepless In the CityI find it most interesting that sleep is so elusive, as elusive as an African Leopard, considering they too are full of...reactionscomments
Understanding What Genetics Research Is Doing for PsoriasisI have had psoriasis for 55 years and everyone keeps telling me it is genetic. I recently saw an article discussing the...reactionscomments
Changing DoctorsIt is believed that change is better for us than what a holiday is. I am generally a really firm believer of...reactionscomments
If Psoriasis Could Talk...My psoriasis is abrasive, loud, and typically hogs the attention of anyone close by. If my psoriasis could talk it would probably...reactionscomments
Psoriasis TV AppearancesIf you follow me on Facebook, then you know that I am a movie geek. I love watching and critiquing a wide...reactions1comment
Approval of Biosimilar Hyrimoz™ (adalimumab-adaz)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hyrimoz for the treatment of plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...reactionscomments
How World Psoriasis Day Changed My LifeI had depression. I did not know it then, but I know it's now. During my last flare, I had decided to...reactionscomments
World Psoriasis Day: Make This Day CountWorld Psoriasis Day. It’s been occurring annually on October 29 for more than a decade to raise awareness for a disease affecting...reactions1comment
The Upside of Living with PsoriasisHave you ever sat in the disabled seat on a busy bus or train? I have and it was awful. Do you...reactionscomments
Is The Light Treatment for Me?I remembered this being the first treatment I ever started in 1963 for my psoriasis. My doctors had a light that sat...reactions2comments
PsO HopefulHope springs eternal, this is said when you continue to hope that something will happen, although it seems unlikely. I think that this distinctly describes my life and what I try...reactionscomments
The Impact of Genital PsoriasisPsoriasis is a chronic condition of the skin that affects about 2% to 2.6% of Americans. It most commonly occurs in the...reactionscomments
8 Years Later, How My "Suicide Letter" Changed My Life"Psoriasis has disrupted my life since the age of 7. I hate it. Sometimes I think it has completely ruined my life...reactionscomments