How Do We Educate Family and Friends About Psoriasis And Finding Acceptance?...I have often asked myself how I can change how people perceive me with this disease? How do I stop this social stigma that is put on me? It has...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cold Weather And Scalp Psoriasis...Cold weather. It’s back, obviously, because it’s winter, but I absolutely hate it. The ice-filled mornings, with the potential for a slip if heavy snow has fallen or temperatures fall...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active todayHow is your Psoriasis?...First let me say how grateful I am that each of you in the community are here. As we are only 3 days away from 2025, I want to know...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingFlare-upMental Health
Reflecting on 2024...2024 was a year of note. Like most others it contained all the months, weeks, days and hours that the other ones have. However this year was wildly challenging for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Winter Worries And Psoriasis...I cannot believe how quickly this year has gone. It felt like yesterday when it was Easter and we were celebrating with chocolate eggs and a lovely roast dinner. Now...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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
How To Control Your Psoriasis During The Holiday Season?...I have had psoriasis for over 60 years, so I have a little bit of practice with this. Over the years I have learned to manage it. My true hope is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...The Humidifier Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Winter is here and that means dry skin. One way to help combat winter psoriasis flares is to help...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