Prescription for Picking Up Your (Psoriasis) Meds...Every month I take a trip or two to the pharmacy. It’s a time-honored tradition of treating a chronic condition like psoriasis. But when I pick up my medication, I’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Top 3 Most Affected Body Parts...Psoriasis develops because of an overactive immune system. The immune response overreacts, causing inflammation, which leads to new skin cells growing too fast. Typically, new skin cells grow every 28...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
5 Must-Know Facts About Psoriasis...While we'd like to think psoriasis is all about treating and preventing flare-ups, there’s a lot more to it than that. Psoriasis is a condition that is faced with enormous...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
#PsoSpooky Instagram Contest Rules and Terms and Conditions...#PsoSpooky Contest Official Rules, Terms and Conditions NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #PsoSpooky Contest (the "Promotion")...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Going off to College with Psoriasis...In September 2005, I was a freshman at Alabama State University. I was so unsure of myself. The majority of college freshmen seem to be worried about future careers, making...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Is Combination Therapy and Why Is It Needed?...There are so many different treatments for psoriasis. It can be a lot to keep up with it all. It seems now more than ever more and more treatments and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Psoriasis and the Risk of Periodontal Disease...Psoriasis can exist along with several other chronic health conditions and it can also increase the risk of developing others, such as cardiovascular complications. We hope these ideas aren’t new...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Defining Psoriasis Food Triggers Using IgG Testing...The effect of diet on psoriasis is a common topic on psoriasis forums, with a great many people looking for more holistic ways of healing to complement traditional treatments. There...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Quest for the Best Psoriasis Treatment...From time to time, I’ve been asked what treatments I’ve tried for psoriasis. At first, I’m speechless. Then I respond, “I’ve tried them all.” Of course, I haven’t used every...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Revolving Door of Chronic Inflammation...One of the challenging aspects of psoriasis, and a hallmark of an autoimmune disease, is chronic inflammation. Historically, psoriasis has been characterized as a disease of the skin, but research over the past few...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Recommendations for an 11 year old child?...This is not my story, it is my Granddaughter's who has patches of Psoriasis on her head. I have tried so many treatments and there isn't anything that helps. The...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatment
Could Medical Marijuana Help Your Psoriasis Symptoms?...One of the hottest topics of debate in America right now centers around the legality of marijuana or cannabis. While the discussion typically focuses on the recreational use of cannabis, there...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tossing and Turning! How Psoriasis Can Impact Sleep...Getting into bed at the end of an exhausting day should be a relaxing and welcoming event. For those who live with psoriasis, it can be a dreaded battle. After...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
#GivingTuesday Campaign - Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions...NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the “Promotion”) begins at 07:30:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Check Out Those Peepers: Psoriasis and the Risk of Uveitis...If you live with plaque psoriasis, you are familiar with symptoms like dry, itchy, raised skin patches (plaques). While psoriasis mainly affects the skin, it is important to also look...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A New Way of Life...I was diagnosed with psoriasis. It started out small and I thought no big deal . . . I can deal with this. Time went on and now it's covering...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Feeling Exhausted? Psoriasis and Fatigue Can Go Hand-in-Hand...When we recently surveyed the community about their experiences in our Psoriasis in America study, many lesser-known challenges facing people living with psoriasis came to light. One of the important issues...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rolling Out the Red Carpet: Do Celebrities with Psoriasis Matter?...Ok, another celebrity just announced they have psoriasis, along with a flashy pharma promotional ad. Why should I care? And didn’t we just have to hear last week about Kim...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ways to Get Involved in the Psoriasis Community...All of us, not only want relief but find ourselves on the journey to self-acceptance as well. Prioritizing mental health and practicing gratitude sound so good in theory but those...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Assembling The Best Healthcare Team for Psoriasis Management...One of the first steps in managing your psoriasis is assembling the best healthcare team that will advocate and work for and with you. Having the support of friends, family...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments