What I Wish My Family Knew...First, no one chooses to have psoriasis. Despite having had people accuse me of knowing I had psoriasis, I was not given any intel on this until it happened. Knowing...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Can anyone recommend a coal tar shampoo?...Hi all! I'm hoping to hear about any coal tar shampoos that you would recommend. I've always used Polytar but unfortunately they seem to have changed the formula in recent...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentScalp Psoriasis
It Was A “UTI” Afterall – Trigger of Inverse Psoriasis...What I thought was genital psoriasis from having inverse psoriasis was not that at all. This happened to me and it might happen with many of our fellow psoriasis patients as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Laundry Day!...Psoriasis comes into your life and makes you take a long hard look at everything to do with your skin. What it comes into contact with, and what products you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is It Dandruff Or Scalp Psoriasis?...When I was a child in school, I was picked on a lot for having white flakes in my hair. I have always had dark brown hair, almost on the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Honoring World Psoriasis Day...Each year, millions of people recognize World Psoriasis Day as a way to raise awareness and help support those living with psoriatic diseases, including plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living My Life Under A Rock...My first experience with psoriasis occurred when I was 6 years old. It was my first day of school and I wasn’t allowed to attend because they thought I was...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Does Your Psoriasis Bleed?...Years ago, if I had asked myself this question. I would have said no because this only happens when I scratch my skin. I'm having a very severe flare. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingSymptomsAwareness
Have You Been Treated For Psoriasis, But Find Out It's Something Else?...My friend for years has been treated for psoriasis by a dermatologist. She even had a biopsy done. Now they are saying that she doesn't have psoriasis. Oh, my goodness...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingDiagnosis
Is It Nail Psoriasis Or Nail Fungus?...I have had nail psoriasis ever since I can remember, decades now. The first time I went to the doctor for this, they told me I had nail fungus. They...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceTreatment
What Is Something You Done Years Ago To Treat Psoriasis That You Can Laugh At Now? ...I can't remember my exact age, but I'm guessing around 17 or 18. I always had very severe psoriasis, between 70 to 80% covered. I have very dark skin, but...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingFlare-upTreatment
Was Your Psoriasis Caused By Trauma?...I have heard people say that they didn't come upon having PsO until something tragic happened in their lives. It could be mental or something such as strep throat, or...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Is There Such Thing As Remission?...I'm sure there is, but after having PsO for 60 years, I have never been in remission. NEVER!!! I have been 80% clear, but never 100%. So, we would like...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesCopingAwareness
When Your Doctor Wants You To Share Your Experience...I remember getting ready to leave my doctor's office one day. He came out of the room while leaving his patient in the room. He asked me if would I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesHealthcare Team
Titanium And Psoriais...I read a story about this years ago that people could break out with psoriasis after getting any sort of titanium implant. I'm talking about implants for your teeth, knees...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingAssistive Devices
Stinky Inverse Psoriasis...I had a really bad case of inverse psoriasis recently. I have had it in the past, but this one was yucky. Not to be too gross, but I had...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSymptomsTreatmentTips & Advice
How Often Do You Engage With Educational Studies For Psoriasis?...I have been engaging in research studies for PsO since the beginning of time. Been doing clinical trials and studies over the past 2 decades. I even participated in one...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Have You Had To Quit A Treatment That Was Working Because Of Side Effects?...I am having the worst psoriasis flare ever. I was put on a new medication, but within 5 to 6 weeks, I started having side effects. My doctor did several...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSide EffectsHealthcare TeamCoping
Working with Psoriasis...As of late I feel like I have been sidelined by my health when it comes to work. First, I left a highly stressful job in February. The stress was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why You Shouldn't Blame Yourself For Your Psoriasis...Being diagnosed and learning to live with a condition like psoriasis can be very difficult. It can make you subdued, depressed and upset. You may, initially, blame yourself for the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
