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Atopic dermatitis and psoriasis have long been considered two separate conditions, with different mechanisms of action, symptoms, and treatments. Recently, this idea has been challenged by two dermatology researchers who...

It's not easy finding an over-the-counter treatment to relieve symptoms of psoriasis. The National Psoriasis Foundation has the Seal of Recognition program which features products that have been proven to...

Most of the older generation of men in my family on my dad’s side have either receding hairlines or a nice big bald patch on the back of their head...

I probably could write a book about being depressed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I think that after having this disease for over 50 years that I have lots of...

I am honored to serve on the National Psoriasis Foundation’s Youth Services Committee, not just because of the amazing staff and volunteers in this group, but also because of a...

In high school, my psoriasis covered me from head to toe. Due to my age there wasn't many treatment options for me to chose from outside of light-therapy, topicals, and...

I grew up in the days when there definitely were no cell phones, iPads, tablets or electronic devices to keep you occupied. So here I am, a young girl with...

As the weather gets colder, many plaque psoriasis patients report that their symptoms get worse too. During the winter, low humidity, lack of sun exposure, and pesky cold and flu...

I have been in the so-called corporate world for over 30 years now. The one thing that never changes is happy hour. It’s a time for co-workers to let loose...

Significant pain when walking? Scaly plaques on the soles of the feet? Deep cracks and bleeding on the foot or both feet? These could be signs that you might be...

My main goal in writing this journal is to keep a documented record of my thoughts, feelings, mood, and pain associated with my disease. 7:00 AM - I just woke...

Oftentimes people say love the skin you're in... For some of us living with psoriasis, this can be a challenging concept to apply to our lives. I've made a lot...

For many years psoriasis was seen as a disease of just the skin, research has made it clear that psoriasis is, in fact, an autoimmune disease that impacts many systems...

In our Psoriasis In America 2017 survey, we asked participants “At what age did you first experience psoriasis-related symptoms or symptoms which you later identified as being related to psoriasis?...

I have been on many job interviews in my life. Some good; some bad. But can you remember the best interview of your life; you’re feeling confident and excited about...

If you follow me on social media, then you probably know that I have poked a lot of fun at the recent story about fire ant venom being studied as...

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that currently has no cure and can be a difficult and challenging condition to live with on a daily basis. Most people cycle through...

I cried, I laughed, I related... The New York Times bestseller Wonder is an inspiring, heartfelt story about a 10 year old,  Auggie Pullman, who was born with a craniofacial...

Rats are rodents that we feel are a nuisance and we certainly don’t want to be bothered with them. I know there are different types of rats. For example, there...

It is getting colder in many parts of the country and it is clear that winter is around the corner. While it is hard to ignore that winter is on...