You've Got a Friend in MeMaking friends as an adult is awkward. It’s not like when you are younger and simply become friends with whoever has the same lunch box as you (Teenage Mutant Ninja... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Confronted about Psoriasis in the ClassroomI was once a sexual health educator for an organization in Montgomery, Al. My job was to go into all the middle and high schools of the district and to... By Alisha B2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Water and PsoriasisWe all know that we need to drink water to survive. Our body is approximately 60 percent water and the brain is 70 percent water, along with the lungs that... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping Through The AgesWe all have coping mechanisms don’t we; little things that make having psoriasis a little easier? As I think back on my years of living with this disease, I see... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
One Year ClearThis month marks my Cleariversary (a complete year of being plaque free). Before I say anything else, I have to tell you that I never thought I would be here... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Show and TellI’ve had psoriasis for over 50 years and have plenty to show and tell. When I was in elementary school, there were a lot of times I felt different and... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Proudest Moments with PsoriasisWhen I think of psoriasis, my thoughts tend to turn negative or pessimistic. For example, I recently wrote about a few embarrassing moments I’ve had with psoriasis. In the final... By HowardC4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Comparing Diets for PsoriasisIt’s becoming more widely known that dietary changes can help alleviate symptoms in some people with psoriasis (whether or not your dermatologist will believe this is another story!). Which diet... By VickiN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Would You Like Unsolicited Advice with That?My last name actually means “petite” in French. I always get a laugh when I tell people that because I am anything but petite. I stand over 6 feet tall... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don’t Turn Your Back On MeI remember years ago when I was forced to take gym in school and how I felt having to change my clothes in front of other people. I remember it... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seeing Ourselves in Psoriasis CommercialsI think we would all be fooling ourselves if we said that commercials didn’t influence us. Case and point: I was just watching about an hour of television before sitting... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Support GroupI remember when I started coming out of my shell. It was 12 years ago. I went to a psoriasis event and I asked the question, what can I do... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nail Treatment OptionsWhen managing psoriasis, changes to the nail (known as nail psoriasis), may be all too familiar. Nail psoriasis affects about half of people with plaque psoriasis, and 70-80% of people... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
That’s Music To My EarsI have been suffering from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for years now. I have always been proactive in every way trying to find out what works and what doesn’t work... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Accept versus ExceptGrowing up with psoriatic disease was tough. That’s a no brainer, right? Facing puberty is awkward enough without throwing glaring skin lesions and flaking on top of it. Thank goodness... By Chris Pettit2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top 10 Treatment TopicsPsoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that cannot be cured. There is a wide range of treatment options available and many people find that they are able to manage their... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Goes In, Must Come OutHave you ever wondered about your intestines and psoriasis? This is a subject that very rarely comes up or something that we never talk on a daily basis. My doctor has... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Strange Things I've Done Due to PsoriasisIf you have psoriasis there are probably some unique things you've done to hide your psoriasis from other people. I have had this disease for over 20 years and up... By Alisha B3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Embarrassing Moments with PsoriasisEveryone has cringe-worthy moments when they want to disappear or crawl up into a ball. Those with psoriasis no doubt can point to some of those embarrassing kind of moments... By HowardC4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Chaga: The Next Big Thing?Since I am a super fun guy, I want to talk about another super fungi: The Chaga mushroom. I’ve grown accustomed to hearing about the latest and greatest natural “cure”... By Chris Pettit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments