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8 million people in the US have psoriasis and on average 22%-37% of those of us living with the disease are not treating their condition. A study conducted by the National Psoriasis Foundation...

We can’t ignore the elephant in the room: healthcare reform. Before this year I hadn’t considered myself a political person at all. I was more of a “go with the...

  When it comes to managing psoriasis it can be incredibly helpful to load up on tips and tricks from other psoriasis sufferers. That’s why we like to keep track...

Have a question about psoriasis and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions from other community members. You can search through previously...

The word punch can go two different ways; it could mean a fun and fruity drink, or it could mean pain is coming your way! Dear friends, I wish I...

I just got back to Washington DC from Orlando, FL with my grandkids for the 4th of July holiday weekend. It was a long ride because traffic was so heavy...

There’s no such thing as a “quick shower” when you have psoriasis! If you struggle with psoriasis, there’s a good chance that bathing is not an easy experience. Gone are...

Dear Grandma, I hope you’re having a great day. I was just sitting here in my dorm room thinking about you and this question crossed my mind. I have always...

This is my story about my family history and how my genes have played a part in this story. I have had psoriasis for almost 55 years now and psoriatic...

After my first psoriasis flare in elementary school, I was sent home from my doctor’s office with a tub of smelly yellow cream to apply to my legs. At the...

With the right planning, traveling with prescription psoriasis medicines does not have to be a hassle at the airport. First, you should do your research, know the rules, and get...

I am delighted to share my anniversary with the people I have come to love and adore. Today, I celebrate my 55th anniversary of having psoriasis. As I think back...

Oh, scalp psoriasis—so much angst from such an important part of my body. It’s my head. It holds my brain. I am supposed to love and cherish it. Nope! Instead...

Struggle with sleeping? Tossing and turning at night? It may be related to psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Research suggests a connection between sleep disturbance and psoriatic disease. The itching and...

"Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself. When you love yourself, that's when you're most beautiful." - Zoe Kravitz For many of us living with psoriasis, it can be a...

My psoriasis was so severe for so long, that I didn’t actually learn about flares until after I started to clear up. My patches would move around, but I never...

There comes a point in everyone’s life when we must make a commitment to something. This starts as early as going to school to get an education. When we choose...

Living with psoriasis has its share of ups and downs. I have run into incredibly rude people, but those around me who love me unconditionally help to wash out the...

Coal tar is a byproduct of coal processing that has been used for more than a century to treat skin problems. Today, it is considered an effective, safe, and inexpensive...

For almost 2 decades I avoided sharing my story about living with psoriasis at all costs; although the flaky, itchy, plaques often spoke on my behalf without my permission. Many...