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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
My Own Advice for Someone Recently Diagnosed With Psoriasis...I was diagnosed with psoriasis more than 10 years ago. My life changed. I had to adapt to the completely new diagnosis and lifestyle. I was scared, confused, and felt...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Awareness Month 2016...Did you know that the month of August is Psoriasis Awareness Month? We think that the word "awareness" is more than just helping others understand what it's like to have...reactions2replies
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...
