This New Thing Called "Remission Guilt"I'm about to give you a glimpse inside my mind as a patient advocate. Today during a twitter chat a question was...reactionscomments
Challenges of Being a Psoriasis AdvocateI love what I do. Being a psoriasis advocate is liberating, fulfilling, and ultimately life-changing, but it can come with its challenges...reactionscomments
The Art of Being CompliantI do not like needles. I really, really don’t like needles. That is why I was shocked to be talking with some...reactionscomments
4 Things to do While Waiting on Treatment ApprovalWhat do you do when you find a treatment you want to try but there is a waiting period before you can...reactionscomments
An Interview with My WifeOne of the biggest concerns I hear when talking to people that are newly diagnosed is “How will this impact my dating...reactionscomments
The Challenges of Sticking with Topical TreatmentsTopical treatments are one of the most common types of medications used to treat plaque psoriasis. Topical treatments can be effective –...reactions3comments
Pathogenesis of Nail PsoriasisMany people with psoriasis experience nail psoriasis, which is characterized by a variety of changes that occur to the nail and the...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
When Doctors Don’t UnderstandI have been seeing a dermatologist for the past 50 plus years. Most of them never got my treatment plan right. I...reactionscomments
5 Ways Psoriasis Impacted my Day-to-Day LifeI don't think people without psoriasis truly understand how this disease can impact a person on a day-to-day basis. I've had psoriasis...reactions1comment
Fermented Foods for Mental HealthFermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
