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Recently, I had my 4th trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional members. I was with the National Psoriasis Foundation. I love advocating for psoriasis. It gives my life...

I remember when my psoriasis was widespread on my body. It would itch, bleed and cause me a huge nuisance. The temptation to scratch and relieve the annoyance would be...

It's so easy with the hustle and bustle of life to get pulled into a whirlwind. Almost daily we face responsibilities to work, family and friends  We sometimes even overcommit to...

When people don't understand the waxing and waning of a psoriasis flare, it can be very difficult to explain. If you are in a flare or not it does not...

Living with psoriasis can be challenging because it brings new hurdles to our everyday life. Things like getting dressed for the day can become so much more complicated when trying...

I have had more treatments for psoriasis in my life than I can remember. I've had psoriasis for the past 6 decades. There was a point in my life where...

I’ve had psoriasis for many years. The condition first flared when I was 11. My mother noticed the red lesions on my scalp and I was taken to the doctor...

Psoriasis, for the last 15 years has played such a big role in my life. So much so that it is a part of who I am. I know people...

I have been living a nightmare when it comes to getting proper treatment for my psoriatic conditions. When the Governor of Louisiana, John Bel Edwards, signed the Medicaid expansion in...

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...