Can You See Me Now?I remember years ago, seeing a sign that said “caution eye protection beyond this point”. Since being told over 50 years ago...reactions3comments
Open Letter to Parents with Kids Who Have PsoriasisThere is something you should know about a child with psoriasis. They are facing a battle that you are most likely unaware...reactionscomments
What I Love About My PsoriasisRecently someone asked me: “If there was a cure for psoriasis, would you jump on the opportunity to make your disease go...reactionscomments
I Don't Look Like YouI am an African-American woman in her late fifties with very dark skin who in addition to battling psoriatic arthritis since my...reactionscomments
The Strawberry Festival Pageant and PsoriasisI grew up in Belleville, MI a small town about 35 mins outside of Detroit. Every year during Father's Day Weekend, the city...reactions3comments
Being Real and Being Thankful with PsoriasisWhen I talk to others with psoriasis the thought that it could be much worse does come up. But I wonder if...reactionscomments
This Is My Erythrodermic Story.Erythrodermic [eh-REETH-ro-der-mik] psoriasis is a rare type of psoriasis that affects about 2 percent of people living with this chronic condition. It...reactionscomments
My Unwanted Friend...Last year, I was invited to speak to Congress about what it’s like having psoriasis as a person of color to help...reactionscomments
Cracks in My LifeI continue to tell my story of pain, suffering, and frustration so that I can know where I came from and where...reactionscomments
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