Serious Infections and PsoriasisHaving a chronic illness is hard. Having more than one can be exponentially harder. I am lucky enough to be blessed with...reactions2comments
Pretty Girl, Ugly SkinAlmost a decade ago I was working as a call center representative as a part time job as I attended classes at...reactionscomments
Get Off the BusPsoriasis has been a part of my life ever since I can remember. I grew up in a small town that didn’t...reactionscomments
My Love Story with AdvocacyI met psoriasis when I was 7 years old after a bad case of chicken pox triggered my immune system to go...reactionscomments
The Day I Was Told "It Might Not Be Psoriasis"I've had psoriasis since I was 7 years old, although not terribly long ago, treatment options for psoriasis were still being tested...reactions1comment
Treatment Options for Nail PsoriasisWith psoriatic arthritis, there is a risk of developing nail psoriasis. This risk is so significant that it is estimated that 80-90%...reactionscomments
We Want You! (Unless You Have Psoriasis)November brings with it Election Day and Veterans Day. If ever there was a time to beam your patriotic spirit, this is...reactions3comments
How Sweet the SmellI learned very early in my youth that I was very sensitive to smells. It didn’t matter whether it was a good...reactionscomments
Hacks To Make Life With Psoriasis A Little EasierWhen a person lives with psoriasis, this difficult condition plays a role in every decision. It's always front of mind, considered in...reactionscomments
The Psoriasis F Word: FailureWinston Churchill once said, “success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Boy, oh...reactionscomments
Taboo Talk: Psoriasis and IntimacyPlainly put, psoriasis is an embarrassing disease. When you add intimacy into the mix, the awkwardness and emotional discomfort can skyrocket. When...reactions1comment
A Patient Voice in Clinical Trial Development?As many of you may already know, a clinical trial is a research study that tests how safe and effective a new...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Holiday HacksI have a complicated relationship with the holiday season. Halloween starts it off with a bang. I love Halloween. My wife and...reactionscomments
Why I Chose to Treat with BiologicsChoosing a psoriasis treatment can be overwhelming, daunting, and intimidating. You can do your research and advocate when you have the courage...reactionscomments
What Should You Do if You Have Fears of Psoriatic Disease?According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, 30% of people who have psoriasis will also go on to develop psoriatic arthritis. I'll be...reactions2comments
Three Tips for Parenting with PsoriasisDeciding to have kids was a scary choice for me. Every time one of my boys has the smallest blemish, my mind...reactionscomments
Let’s Be Clear About Being Clear (When It Comes To Psoriasis)It’s every person with psoriasis’ greatest desire: having clear skin. To shake hands with a stranger without noticing them hesitate as they...reactionscomments
Emotional Toll of PsoriasisSince the age of 5, living with a body covered with psoriasis plaques was extremely difficult. People didn’t understand and were frightened...reactions7comments
Psoriasis and the Woes of a MisdiagnosisIn my time throughout psoriasis advocacy, I've met many individuals who experienced the frustration of misdiagnosis. Although I was diagnosed with psoriasis...reactionscomments
If Not From My Family, Where Did My Psoriasis Come From?When I go to my doctor, one of the first things I'm usually asked is about my family’s history. This is a...reactionscomments
