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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...

I have been dealing with psoriasis for 60 years and I've been on medication for my entire life. This year, I am having the worst psoriasis flare in over 20...

Let's play a psoriasis spelling game about what I know about the disease! You might know about using a mnemonic device to try to remember the spelling of a word...

My own personal journey with severe scalp and plaque psoriasis began at age 12. I was quite excited to be sent off to the mountains for the authentic sleep away...

Psoriasis and blame go hand-in-hand, particularly in the early stages when you’re just diagnosed. You may blame yourself or feel frustrated with yourself that you have this condition, it’s going...

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis run in our family. My son and I were diagnosed with both just a few years apart. Psoriatic disease has consumed our lives for more than...

One of the most common questions I get about living with psoriasis is “what does it feel like?” It’s itchy, dry, flaky, and uncomfortable. But those individual words don’t accurately...

I have had severe psoriatic disease for 60 years, so I believe I have a lot of knowledge to share. The first thing I want to share is for you...

Let's discuss how chemicals can stress our skin into a flare. I have had psoriasis for 27 years and have experienced triggered flares from cleaning supplies, especially on my hands...

I am currently quite lucky with my psoriasis. As patches break down, other ones go and leave me alone. I currently have lesions in my scalp and other parts of...

If you would have asked me just a few years ago if I could see myself where I am today, I probably would have said no. For so long, I was...

Psoriasis is my forever companion, on the long road and the short. Recently, I took a long road trip, clocking in at 16 hours of driving. We moved through a...

I’m over the moon right now. My uncle who left us over 40 years ago, told my mom that she should give me walnuts to help my psoriasis. He also suggested...

Psoriasis can be a very visible condition. If you have it on your face, for example, you may want to find something to hide it or if you have it...

We often hear the phrase, we're better together. Honestly, although it can feel overused at times, it's one of the truest statements. When living with a chronic condition, often times you can...

Sometimes, I truly find psoriasis so fascinating, and I am almost sure that mine adapts and evolves. Recently, I was watching a tarantula molt. It is the most fascinating process and...

If you walk into any well-stocked supermarket, you could count just about as many types of soaps as there are flowers in the fields outside. There are so many brands...

I am a professional chef living with psoriasis and want a tattoo. An avocado wearing a chef's hat is the design I am choosing for my tattoo. He represents the...

Getting psoriasis on your feet is honestly just so uncalled for. It is hard to manage and brings your pain to a new level. Along with learning to manage my...

Unless you are new to psoriasis you know about flares and how annoying they can be. This year seems to be my worst year yet for having flares. That is...