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I'm about to give you a glimpse inside my mind as a patient advocate.  Today during a twitter chat a question was asked, "What are your biggest challenges as a...

I love what I do. Being a psoriasis advocate is liberating, fulfilling, and ultimately life-changing, but it can come with its challenges. Here is a glimpse into the challenges I...

I do not like needles. I really, really don’t like needles. That is why I was shocked to be talking with some friends with psoriasis that disclosed they would rather...

What do you do when you find a treatment you want to try but there is a waiting period before you can receive it? The reasons for the wait might...

One of the biggest concerns I hear when talking to people that are newly diagnosed is “How will this impact my dating life/relationship with my partner?” This, of course, is...

Topical treatments are one of the most common types of medications used to treat plaque psoriasis. Topical treatments can be effective – when they are used as directed. However, many...

Many people with psoriasis experience nail psoriasis, which is characterized by a variety of changes that occur to the nail and the nail bed. More than just a cosmetic problem...

Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...

I have been seeing a dermatologist for the past 50 plus years. Most of them never got my treatment plan right. I have always wondered that if I had a...

I 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 for over two decades, and at one point...

Fermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way to preserve foods, gives them additional nutritional value...

I 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...

This 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...

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...

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...

Teledermatology 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...

Most 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...

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...

I 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...

Informed 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...