Just Like the Rest of You, But......So like all of you, I have had psoriosis for years now. 32 to be exact.Like all of you I have tried every topical steroid, tar treatments, light treatments, etc...reactions2comments
Picture This...When people hear the word psoriasis they think oh, she has a skin disease. Yes, I do but also have scales, itch and the pain. But what they don’t realize...reactionscomments
Makeup Tips for Psoriasis...Your face is usually the first thing people notice about you, no matter where you live. Some people might judge you based on your face, how it looks, and your...reactionscomments
Dear "Suffering Alone"...First off, I want to say that I have been there. I can relate. I have sat at home for days on end because it was easier than going in...reactionscomments
Does Your Family Understand Your Psoriasis?...On World Psoriasis Day, October 29, the Happiness Research Institute and LEO Pharma Innovation Labs revealed the results of survey data gathered through their PsoHappy app. Their research report noted that “those living...reactionscomments
Sleepless Nights...One of life’s great comforts is sleep, we actually need it. There is nothing like a good night’s sleep to start off a great day. It just makes your whole...reactionscomments
Dudes Like to Accessorize Too!...If you asked my wife, she would say that my fashion sense is lacking. In fact, we always like to joke that it is amazing we ever got together because...reactionscomments
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 that I have psoriasis, I can see that...reactions3comments
Open Letter to Parents with Kids Who Have Psoriasis...There is something you should know about a child with psoriasis. They are facing a battle that you are most likely unaware of... They are going through things emotionally and...reactionscomments
40 Years and Counting......My name is Diane, and I was diagnosed with psoriasis nearly 40 years ago when I was 16 years old. I used topical corticosteroids and had steroid injections and UV light treatments...reactions2comments
What I Love About My Psoriasis...Recently someone asked me: “If there was a cure for psoriasis, would you jump on the opportunity to make your disease go away?” This question actually gave me pause, which...reactionscomments
I Don't Look Like You...I am an African-American woman in her late fifties with very dark skin who in addition to battling psoriatic arthritis since my forties, has battled plaque psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis, and...reactionscomments
What Do You Have Again? (suh-rahy-uh-sis)...People over the years have given me a name for my disease before I really understood what it was. I was asked do you have skin cancer, is that eczema...reactionscomments
The Strawberry Festival Pageant and Psoriasis...I grew up in Belleville, MI a small town about 35 mins outside of Detroit. Every year during Father's Day Weekend, the city host's an event called The Strawberry Festival. People...reactions3comments
Being Real and Being Thankful with Psoriasis...When I talk to others with psoriasis the thought that it could be much worse does come up. But I wonder if this line of thinking comes too early and...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 disrupts the body's normal temperature and fluid balance...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 push funding for psoriasis research. I was so...reactionscomments
Cracks in My Life...I continue to tell my story of pain, suffering, and frustration so that I can know where I came from and where I am at now. Psoriasis has been a...reactionscomments
Serious Infections and Psoriasis...Having a chronic illness is hard. Having more than one can be exponentially harder. I am lucky enough to be blessed with two such illnesses: psoriasis and asthma. Most of...reactions2comments
Pretty Girl, Ugly Skin...Almost a decade ago I was working as a call center representative as a part time job as I attended classes at Alabama State University. At this time psoriasis covered...reactionscomments