Growing Up with PsoriasisI can still clearly remember waking up one morning in April 1998, itching and covered practically head to toe with vicious, scaly red spots. So many things ran through my... By JoniK3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reasons Why Sometimes I Hide My DiseasePeople without psoriasis ask me all the time why do I choose to cover up my skin, which is usually followed by what they would do if they had my... By Alisha B3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis and the Risk of Skin CancerHaving moved to a new city, I recently had to start the hunt for a new Family Doctor. Anyone living in Canada knows that this can be a long and... By VickiN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Holiday Festivities Survival GuideThe holiday season is stressful enough, but surviving it doesn't have to be. Get our tips on surviving the festivities and avoiding a psoriasis flare up. By VickiN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I’m Not DepressedI have lived with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for many years now. I got psoriasis at a 5, psoriatic arthritis at 25. I have been on a whirl wheel for a... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Biggest Fears Become a RealityI started my second biologic 2 years ago after the first one refused to work for me. I was excited about the opportunity of having another chance at clear skin. The... By Alisha B3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surviving the HolidaysDoes the thought of the holiday season, filled with festive office parties and get togethers, make you excited? Or does it leave you with a sense of dread? By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Love Your Skin?When I developed psoriasis over 50 years ago I knew my skin was a very important part of who I am. As I got older I learned that the skin... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis and Other DiseasesIt seems like every time I go to the doctor there is always something wrong with me. First, it was high cholesterol, then high blood pressure, and now type 2... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Started to Hide My Psoriasis AgainEncouraged by many supportive forums and articles I read about psoriasis, I decided to be more open about my psoriasis. On my travel blog, where I often post photos of... By Anna1343 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Super Cheap Over-the-Counter RemediesPsoriasis is an auto-immune disease which causes an over-reactive immune system that causes flaky, inflamed, dry, patches of skin to appear on the body. Since psoriasis truly starts from the... By Alisha B2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Want To TravelI remember years ago when I was on my first biologic that I had to take weekly shots. I wanted to travel overseas but didn’t know if I could take... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Picture ThisWhen people hear the word psoriasis they think oh, she has a skin disease. Yes, I do but also have scales, itch and the pain. But what they don’t realize... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Makeup Tips for PsoriasisYour face is usually the first thing people notice about you, no matter where you live. Some people might judge you based on your face, how it looks, and your... By Anna1343 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dear "Suffering Alone"First off, I want to say that I have been there. I can relate. I have sat at home for days on end because it was easier than going in... By Chris Pettit2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Your Family Understand Your Psoriasis?On World Psoriasis Day, October 29, the Happiness Research Institute and LEO Pharma Innovation Labs revealed the results of survey data gathered through their PsoHappy app. Their research report noted that “those living... By HowardC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleepless NightsOne of life’s great comforts is sleep, we actually need it. There is nothing like a good night’s sleep to start off a great day. It just makes your whole... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dudes Like to Accessorize Too!If you asked my wife, she would say that my fashion sense is lacking. In fact, we always like to joke that it is amazing we ever got together because... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can You See Me Now?I remember years ago, seeing a sign that said “caution eye protection beyond this point”. Since being told over 50 years ago that I have psoriasis, I can see that... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Open Letter to Parents with Kids Who Have PsoriasisThere is something you should know about a child with psoriasis. They are facing a battle that you are most likely unaware of... They are going through things emotionally and... By Alisha B2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments