Being Intimate with PsoriasisI have been married for over 20 years. I remember my first date with my husband. I was totally covered from head to toe and flaking all over the place... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparing For the StormThis has definitely been a season for hurricanes and disasters. My sister was in Florida and I was asking her over the phone, do you have food, water, clothes, flashlights... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Say What? 8 Great Comebacks for Questions and Comments About Psoriasis!When you have a visible disease like psoriasis, people are bound to ask you questions. Sometimes it can become a nuisance and uncomfortable, but it's the way of life when... By Alisha B2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take The Mental Health Survey!Managing symptoms of plaque psoriasis is difficult enough, but emotional and mental challenges can also arise. Often, people aren’t just coping with one chronic condition, but several, and it can... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Teledermatology: Using Technology to Diagnose and Treat Skin ConditionsTeledermatology is the skin branch of telemedicine, which is the use of telecommunication technology to relay audio, visual, and data information. Teledermatology can be a valuable tool for patients and... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Real Reason Why Your Psoriasis Treatment Isn't WorkingMost of all of us with psoriasis have struggled with finding a treatment that's right for our bodies. How many treatments have failed you in the last 5 years? Check... By Alisha B2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Feel at War with Your Skin?I have been at war with my skin for over 50 years. The goal for most people in life is to achieve success and peace or some variation of that... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Picking Out Tattoo Concealer For My Body PsoriasisI am finding myself in quite the pickle these days! In one month from now I’ll be a Bridesmaid in a childhood friend’s wedding. Unfortunately, the guttate psoriasis on my... By VickiN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Peer BullyingI’m a pretty laid back guy. As the oldest of 6 children and the father of 3 busy boys, I have learned that people are very unique and there are... By Chris Pettit2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Psoriasis AdvancementsI got diagnosed with psoriasis in 1963. My first medication was a black tar that smelled so bad no one wanted to be around me; including myself. I can remember... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Changing a Job is More Than Changing a JobI went to my first interview in over four years a couple weeks ago. This is the first time I have interviewed since my skin started to clear up. To... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
8 Self-Sabotaging Habits That Are Making Your Psoriasis WorsePsoriasis is among the most common skin conditions, affecting about 2% of the U.S. population, and while the condition doesn't affect everyone the same way, the approach to treatment and... By Alisha B3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is Psoriasis Too Profitable To Cure?There are two things that I would really like researchers to figure out: how to cure psoriasis, and a road map for how to avoid getting psoriasis. I’d also like... By VickiN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Things You Should Know About Light Therapy for PsoriasisFor the first decade of living with my disease, I could only use topicals and light treatments, mainly because I was under the age of 18, and 20 years ago... By Alisha B3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Awkward 101: Psoriasis in the ClassroomI’ve been looking into going back to school recently, which has brought up some unexpected memories about having psoriasis in a classroom setting. Being in close quarters with peers for... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meet Psoriasis Advocate Diane Talbert ... By PlaquePsoriasis.com Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Ways to Raise Awareness for PsoriasisCheck out these 10 ways to raise awareness for psoriasis! #FlauntYourFlares The goal of this hashtag is to show off your psoriasis flares in the proudest ways to show others... By Alisha B2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Items You Need For Your College Dorm Room if You Have PsoriasisIt's the start of a new school year! When I went off to college in 2005, I was covered in psoriasis from head-to-toe. Prior to leaving for school, I grew... By Alisha B3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments