You Can’t Run Away: Psoriatic Disease Took Away My FuturePsoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have taken so much away from me. I mean, it's lonely. I have low self-esteem, and I'm always answering questions about my skin. It's depleted me... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What We Want the World to Know for World Psoriasis DayMillions of people in the U.S. and around the world experience psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and there is no cure yet. 125 million people worldwide, 2 to 3 percent of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Awkward Moments: Tips for Talking About Genital PsoriasisPsoriasis leaves us in a lot of physical discomforts. What we don't mention that often is the emotional discomfort we experience. The rude stares, managing unwanted comments. There is so... By Melissa Withem-Voss3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be ShinglesEditor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Shattering Psoriasis Stigma: An Eye-Opening QuizThere is no cure for psoriasis. Seriously, think about it for a minute. Let’s get descriptive here. We’re talking permanent poison ivy until the end of time on skin that... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Oh No! Scalp Psoriasis Has Returned!My life with psoriasis can be described as a roller coaster - so many ups and so many downs. At my lowest point, I was 80% covered in psoriasis plaques... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Does Your Psoriasis React To Different Types of Water?When a new psoriasis patch pops up, we may think, "now, what triggered this one?". We do our best to keep track of our triggers, maintain a healthy lifestyle and... By Melissa Withem-Voss2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Nope, I Have Psoriasis...Not That!The past two years have been crazy. If stress is one of your biggest triggers for psoriasis, well, life may be a touch crazier. At the start of the pandemic... By Ayesha Patrick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles erupt... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Going Gluten-Free Really That Helpful For Psoriasis?I know a lot of you can relate. I have had psoriasis for over 5 decades now. I have lost count of how many health plans and diets I've been... By DianeT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Living with Psoriasis in an Asian Tropical CountryI live in the Philippines, a tropical country in Southeast Asia. Our country experiences a warmer temperature annually as compared to the rest of the world; in fact, the average... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Psoriasis on The Feet & Wearing Socks To BedPsoriasis touches everything. It wreaks havoc on our skin and leaves a flaky trail behind it. Because of this inconvenient nuisance, those who live with this chronic condition have to... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Four Rs in Psoriasis: Remission, Relapse, Rebound, and RecoveryPsoriasis is a chronic condition usually characterized by itchiness and skin irritation, including red, scaly, or silvery patches. Any psoriatic patient can attest to how unpredictable cycles of psoriasis can... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Oils I Use To Manage My Scalp PsoriasisManaging scalp psoriasis is nobody's cup of tea, for many who live with this insufferable way of life, scalp psoriasis flakes and falls into everything. This inconvenient symptom influences outfit... By Ayesha Patrick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Ways I Fight Stress In My Psoriasis ManagementWe all know that autoimmune issues - like psoriasis flare-ups - are heavily triggered by genetics, lifestyle choices, and even injuries or illness — but stress is a common culprit... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Impact of Psoriasis (Physically & Emotionally)Years ago, I overheard a colleague describing me to another employee. "Oh, you know, the girl with the scales on her skin." I don't know if she meant it to... By DianeT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Clinical Look at the Insecurities of PsoriasisPsoriasis is a chronic disease that causes skin symptoms such as scaly and itchy patches. But the impact of psoriasis goes beyond physical symptoms. People living with psoriasis are more... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Scalp Psoriasis: Short Hair ClairFor many years, my scalp psoriasis has been under control. It may be a taboo topic, but hair dye has been my best friend. This approach made my scalp manageable... By Clair G2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Storms Are Not Always About RainSometimes I like to sit and think about analogies between my psoriasis and other life things. As I sit here today, in front of my computer, there is a storm... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Overcoming the Anxiety of Going to the GymI couldn’t believe I was in a gym again. The back of the gym was the space where I would receive physical therapy for my shoulder and knees. I didn’t... By HowardC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments