15 Need-to-Know Terms When Living with Psoriasis...Psoriasis is a disease that affects 125 million people worldwide. It can be a very difficult disease to live with, physically and emotionally. If you suffer from the disease, are...reactionscomments
Until There is a Psoriasis Cure...After college I found a dermatologist I very much looked forward to seeing at my regular psoriasis check-up appointments. A number of dermatologists had treated my severe psoriasis and eczema...reactionscomments
Battling Psoriasis: Building Confidence Using Progressive Overload...Confidence is never won or lost entirely overnight. Confidence is more like a fifteen-round boxing match. Squaring up with your opponent, you know you’re destined to land some punches, but you...reactionscomments
Six Misconceptions About Psoriasis & Why They Are Wrong...Common misconceptions surrounding psoriasis can result in stigmas and setbacks for those living with a condition that’s more serious than many suspect. If you know someone with psoriasis, take a...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study...reactionscomments
Vicki Nowell...Vicki was previously a health leader on PlaquePsoriasis.com. Vicki Nowell is a Moderator for PlaquePsoriasis.com and Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. She was officially diagnosed with psoriasis via a biopsy in her late teens...
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...reactionscomments
That Frustrating Flare-up Remission Cycle...Psoriasis is a challenging condition to live with. While stress can cause it to worsen, it so often seems stress is unavoidable. Endless treatment options, the pressure of finding the right...reactions1comment
Catherine Dolan...Catherine Dolan is a moderator for PlaquePsoriasis.com. While she has had psoriasis for as long as she can remember, the severity and type of which has varied throughout the years...
Welcome to the Community!...Looking for the latest news and updates in the PlaquePsoriasis.com community? You've come to the right place. This is where we'll be posting community news, events, and updates!...reactions2replies
Very excited to be here...I'm very excited to join this community and meet others who know how awful this condition can be :)...reactions6repliesCoping
Ryan Johnson...Ryan was previously an advocate on PlaquePsoriasis.com Ryan Johnson is a fitness professional based out of New York City. Along with training clients both in-person and online, Ryan is a...
Howard Chang...Howard was previously a health leader on PlaquePsoriasis.com. Howard has had severe psoriasis for most of life, since childhood actually. Many of those living with psoriasis can relate to the...
Alisha B...Alisha has dealt with psoriasis since 7 years old after a bad case of chicken pox triggered her disease to spread on over 90% of her body. For years she...
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to manage psoriasis every day, PlaquePsoriasis.com brings you frequent articles, points of view and...
Is Psoriasis an Autoimmune Disease?...Plaque psoriasis is a condition that causes itchy, scaly patches on the skin. Even though psoriasis impacts the skin, your immune system has a role in it. Psoriasis is considered...
Is There A Link Between Diet & Psoriasis?...Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition with symptoms that appear on the skin. People with the condition have an immune system that is overactive, triggering an excess amount of inflammation...
Systemic Drugs for Psoriasis...Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the body. This inflammation triggers new skin cells to grow at a faster rate than older skin cells are shed. The...
How Can Psoriasis Affect The Lower Back?...People with plaque psoriasis have a chronic inflammatory condition that causes areas of their skin to become thickened, inflamed, and often covered with silvery scales. These patches of skin are...
How Does Plaque Psoriasis Affect the Elbows and Knees?...Plaque psoriasis is an inflammatory autoimmune condition that can cause “plaques” to form on the skin on any part of the body. Plaques are areas of inflamed, thickened skin that...
