Dyeing My Hair With PsoriasisI just renewed my wedding vows of 25 years. Of course, I had to be cleaner than the board of health. The most important thing believe it or not was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Then And Now – 60 Years LaterI have looked back over the last 60 years of my life living with psoriasis. There are times I still don’t know how I have made it this far. If...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Feeling the Need To Close My Inner CircleOver the last year and a half, I lost someone that was a vital part of my support group. It still affects me to this day. Living with psoriasis we...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Jojoba OilBeans, beans, beans! Green beans and coffee beans are my favorite. Then enter the humble, yet amazing jojoba bean, from which the lovely jojoba oil is made. Contrary to the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Psoriasis, RSV, and a Compromised Immune SystemOne of the things that we have to contend with when living with psoriasis is having a compromised immune system. Most of the treatments that we take for psoriasis eliminate...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Obesity and PsoriasisMy entire life, I have been considered to medical professional standards "obese". As a kid, I remember our family switching from whole milk to 2%. My Mom told us the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Will My Psoriasis Ever Get Better On Its Own?When you’re first diagnosed with psoriasis you may wonder if the condition can ever get better by itself or whether you’ll have to use treatments for the rest of your...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ugh, Peeled Off Psoriasis Scales AgainI’m sure this topic has come up several times over the years but I have been living with psoriasis for 60 years and for me, it never gets old. Recently...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Remission? For How Long?In my journey, I didn't know what remission meant when talking about psoriasis, let alone how long it was supposed to last. Now I know more about psoriasis remission and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Trying Different Treatments On My PsoriasisI wasn’t going to write about this because it is somewhat embarrassing, but for me, I do feel that as someone who wants to help people, I have to tell...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Supporting Kids Living With PsoriasisI was first diagnosed with psoriasis over 17 years ago. It's been a long journey and we have gotten to know each other really well along the road. There was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stick With Your Psoriasis Treatment Plan - Even If It's FrustratingBeing diagnosed with psoriasis can turn your world upside down. It may seem like your life is less than what it was before you were told and you may feel...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do Your Hands and Arms Flake?Do you worry about making food? Psoriasis can be hard to control, but for people who cook, it can create a lot of trouble. The redness, cracking, peeling, and flaking...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Having Psoriasis In The Winter MonthsIf you are living with psoriasis like me, you know that it tends to be worse during the winter months. I have been managing psoriasis for decades and have learned...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mastering Scalp Psoriasis: Effective Treatments and Comfy Cover-Up TipsLiving with psoriasis for 25 years has been a challenging yet educational journey. One particularly difficult aspect of this journey that many of us with psoriasis face is the presence...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Flares and FashionIf there's one thing anyone can be sure of about me, it's that I am an absolute fashion fiend. Living in New Jersey, we have all four seasons to dress...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do you Have A Fear Of Needles?Do you have a fear of needles? For me, that used to be a simple question. I would have told you that I have a very strong fear of needles...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Living A Full LifeIt is 100% possible to live a full and happy life with psoriasis. Will it be easy, probably not, but it is always worth it. You are worth it and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hair Follicle Changes Due to PsoriasisWe all know how much this chronic disease can impact our skin, but did you know that it can also affect our hair follicles? That's right, psoriasis can cause changes...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How Large Can Psoriasis Patches Actually Get?First of all, I don’t want this to scare you. Everyone’s psoriasis is different and some people will get small lesions while others get bigger ones. Yours may stay small...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments