Why Scientific Literacy Is Essential When You Have PsoriasisHow often have you searched for information on the internet and been frustrated at the amount of spam you find? Identifying SPAM...reactionscomments
Cimzia® (certolizumab pegol) Now Approved for Plaque PsoriasisCimzia was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Cimzia has been...reactionscomments
Is Cryotherapy Effective in Treating Psoriasis?The use of extreme cold to improve health is called cryotherapy. Interventions range from trendy full-body cold immersion in spas to specific...reactionscomments
Advice For Those Starting PhototherapyPhototherapy is a popular treatment for psoriasis patients who have exhausted topical treatments, or for whom topical treatments are inappropriate. Years ago...reactionscomments
The Emotional Toll of Chronic IllnessTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactionscomments
The Trouble with TanningWhen I was in my early 20s, I was working as a local pizza delivery guy. As much fun as it was...reactionscomments
Sometimes You Have to Fire Your Doctor(s)In 2006, I can remember sitting in an out-of-date waiting room of my new dermatologist's office. I was a college student hundreds...reactionscomments
Psoriasis and Tonsillitis: What's the Connection?Myth or fact: there is a connection between the onset of psoriasis and tonsillitis. Some researchers believe repeated bouts of streptococcal throat...reactions3comments
Let's Talk About Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk...reactionscomments
Reflecting on Life with PsoriasisWhat if I never treated my psoriasis? This is something I have thought about over the years. I have always had treatment...reactionscomments
Learning to Love YourselfWe seem to live in a world where societal norms are things like flawless beauty, perfect bodies and blemish free skin. I...reactions1comment
Ways I Show I'm Depressed Without Saying ItI have a confession to make. Sometimes I'm an outright fraud. How so, you ask? Well, I act as though I'm okay...reactionscomments
Overcoming Biologic Side Effect FearsI don’t consider myself a fearful person. My wife actually accuses me of being TOO laid back. Babies can play with forks...reactionscomments
Tips for Quick Psoriasis Itch ReliefPsoriasis is so much more than just a skin condition, this we know. But by gosh if itchy skin isn’t the biggest...reactions8comments
Vitamin D: A Natural Remedy For PsoriasisDid you know that Vitamin D has been known for many years to help alleviate psoriasis symptoms? Vitamin D can be found...reactionscomments
6 Reasons a Kid with a Skin Condition Should Attend Camp DiscoveryAt 10 years old psoriasis covered about 90% of my body. During that time I felt alone and misunderstood. I yearned to...reactionscomments
Can I Donate Blood If I Have Psoriasis? YES*The short answer: Yes, psoriasis patients can donate blood. But, like so often is the case in life, there’s an asterisk to...reactions4comments
Summer Fling with My SkinWhen spring arrives with its beautiful blossoms and warmer mornings, my spirits lift, for I know that warmer weather is on its...reactionscomments
Four Spices That Fight Psoriasis InflammationI’ve been switching up my diet lately to try and combat a recent psoriasis flare-up on my hands. I have guttate psoriasis...reactionscomments
The Advantages of Being a Youth AmbassadorThe National Psoriasis Foundation states that approximately 20,000 children under 10 years of age are diagnosed with psoriasis each year. Psoriasis can...reactionscomments
