Active todayReflecting on the Holidays and Looking Ahead to the New Year...With Christmas behind us and New Year's around the corner, how are you feeling? How has your holiday time been so far and what are you looking forward to in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCoping
Styling Tips For A Psoriasis Patient...As a psoriasis patient, I can tell you how challenging it can be to feel confident in your skin. Psoriasis flare-ups make me feel self-conscious and not confident about how...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does Your Psoriasis Feel Raw?...Plaque psoriasis presents as red, raised patches on the body. It can develop anywhere on the body. Psoriasis does not discriminate in that it can happen at any time from...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Did You Feel When You Were First Diagnosed With Psoriasis?...I was first diagnosed with psoriasis many years ago now and since then I have been battling terrible breakouts covering large swathes of my body in red, scaly and angry...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Psoriasis Stress and Flares...Living with psoriasis may feel like being on a constant roller coaster mountain, especially when it comes to stress. Did you know that stress can be the main flare for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ilumya ...Is anyone using Ilumya injections? I've been using Otezla for about 2 years, and its been about 90% effective, but my doc wants to try these injections. It is much...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesBiologicsSide EffectsTreatment
Psoriasis Tips and Tricks...Having psoriasis for so many years, I am guilty of getting stuck in a rut. I fall back on old habits and routines. At the beginning of a flare, it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sometimes It's Just Not About You...Never in my wildest dreams did I think living with a chronic condition would positively impact my life. The age old turning lemons into lemonade really is a thing. But we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Humidifier Giveaway...Winter is here and that means dry skin. One way to help combat winter psoriasis flares is to help keep your skin moisturized. Although lotions and oils will help, adding...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does Living With Psoriasis Really Feel Like?...It’s been 61 years since I was diagnosed with psoriasis. The most common thing that I have been asked by many people is what it feels like to have psoriasis...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Finding Psoriasis Support in an Unlikely Place...Having a support system when you have psoriasis is so crucial. A while back I wrote an article about losing a big part of my support system when my mom...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Anxiety and Psoriasis...Anxiety and psoriasis can go hand in hand. My psoriasis likes to give me gifts all the time. Although, these gifts are not one that I really want or need...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Psoriasis and Strep Throat...Do you know about the correlation between psoriasis and strep throat? I am waking up and it feels like my throat is sore. I sit up in bed and swallow...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis And Bedtime...The angry, red, itchy psoriasis patches can make day to day living difficult. You may find you struggle with work, keeping up a social life or even playing a sport...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should You Pick Your Scalp Psoriasis Patches?...Scalp psoriasis. How I hate having scalp psoriasis. At the moment, my scalp psoriasis is pretty good, with only a few lesions causing me problems. The urge to itch, though...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Does Psoriasis Feel Like?...Sometimes being a patient with psoriasis I come across people who are curious about the subject. Recently, I was asked the question how does psoriasis feel? I have to pause...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Know PCORI?...Last week I had the privilege of attending the yearly PCORI conference. PCORI stands for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. They are a government funded non-profit organization. They provide grants to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Short Hair or Long Hair Best for Managing Scalp Psoriasis?...Being diagnosed with scalp psoriasis may prompt a lot of questions. You may wonder what the best treatment for your condition is, whether you should try natural remedies or over-the-counter...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Research is Being Conducted Looking into Making Biologics Last Longer...I was invited to a conference called the National Psoriasis Foundation Volunteer Impact Summit. The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) brought volunteers from around the country together to collaborate, network and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Craziest thing ever said about your psoriasis...Today I am thinking back to one of the craziest things I have ever been told about my psoriasis. Here is what led up to it. I was volunteering for...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies