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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...

I have had psoriasis for over 50 years. My level of tolerance for pain on a scale of 1 through 25 would absolutely be 20. In other words I don’t...

I have often pondered getting a tattoo. I figure if I don’t like it, it will just flake off anyways. If I do finally take the plunge and make my...

I'm almost 30, living with psoriasis, and I didn't get my first professional pedicure until a few years ago. At that time my legs were covered with psoriasis and I...

You may have noticed some changes around PlaquePsoriasis.com. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added some new features and functionality to provide an even better experience for the most important...

Many people living with psoriasis find that their skin improves during the summertime when there are more hours of sunlight and they may spend additional time outdoors. The additional moisture in...

My husband’s family loves to party. He’s from Afghanistan and big, fancy celebrations are almost the norm in his culture. Everyone gets dressed to the nines (hair done, nails done...

Depression is a common related condition of psoriasis, and I am part of that statistic. I am thankful that I do not struggle with chronic depression, but it has definitely...

Psoriasis in and around the ears doesn't happen to everyone, but for those who do experience it, they know, it isn't a fun place to get it! We are sharing...

Do you remember your prom? For most teens, it's a time to bring out their very best. Teens prepare all year long to celebrate for only a few hours on...

Plaque psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that produces skin cell growth at a rapid rate. The result? Raised skin plaques throughout areas of the body that include but are not...

Psoriasis is a challenging diagnosis to live with, especially because what it looks like can change so wildly from person to person. It can show up in parts of the...

Not being able to afford a medicine that may potentially help your psoriasis can be disappointing, but there is hope. There are a variety of treatments for psoriasis, the most...

I’ve always been terrible at journaling. When I was younger I would spend lots of money on fancy new journals, only to fill a few pages before abandoning the venture...

Technically the textbook description of seasonal depression (aka SAD) usually takes place in the fall or winter, when less sunlight is present. For me, as a kid growing up in...

Diagnoses can come in many forms and take on various weights.  For example- a diagnosis for the common cold may be a little annoying and require some changes for a...

Who would you call a friend? Over the years with me having psoriasis this was a question that always stayed with me. I didn’t think I had a friend in...

Little did I know being a psoriasis patient would be my real job. It demands 24 hours of my time every day. I have to see my rheumatologist every few...