Tips for Managing Genital Psoriasis...No one likes to talk about it. Why would they? As if living with a visible skin condition wasn't enough, psoriasis can...reactions16comments
Having Psoriasis and Loving Intimacy...Living with a visible condition like psoriasis, it can be quite the emotional challenge to be comfortable showing our full self to...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Is My Superpower...Psoriasis is hardly ever a cheery topic. This chronic condition is a daily struggle, and those who live with it understand its...reactions4comments
Stress Is The Silent Culprit of Psoriasis Flares. What Can We Do?...I live with ankylosing spondylitis, an immune-mediated disease characterized by spinal arthritis, joint inflammation, and problems with my eyes, gut, some organ...reactionscomments
Aimee Perez...I was officially diagnosed with psoriasis at 17 years old in 2005. I experienced my first sign of plaque psoriasis at 12...
Growing Up With Plaque Psoriasis...My own personal journey with severe scalp and plaque psoriasis began at age 12. I was quite excited to be sent off...reactions1comment
Fighting Pain-One Distraction At A Time...I have had psoriasis for over 50 years. My level of tolerance for pain on a scale of 1 through 25 would...reactionscomments
Patient Assistance Programs...When I was first diagnosed with psoriasis, I really thought my life was over. For someone who had no insurance, how in...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Woes: Frustrations of Insurance & Step Therapy...There are many things I find absolutely maddening about living with psoriasis. You would think that having lived with this condition for...reactions5comments
Cap Medicare Part D so Seniors Can Afford Their Medications...Many patients on biologics have a difficult time paying for their medication copays. This is true for my son and me who...reactionscomments
What I Want You to Know When I’m Canceling Plans...Usually, chronically ill people struggle in making long-term commitments. This even includes or setting up appointments and making plans to catch up...reactionscomments
Do You Think Psoriatic Disease Worsens With Age?...When I was in my 20's, this question was constantly at the back of my mind. Will my illness worsen as I...reactionscomments
Talking With Your Doctor About Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis Progression...I have seen so many stories and comments focused on doctor-patient communication. What is it that people have such a hard time...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Is My Full-time Job...Little did I know being a psoriasis patient would be my real job. It demands 24 hours of my time every day...reactionscomments
New Insurance, New Hurdles to Access Treatment...Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis run in our family. My son and I were diagnosed with both just a few years apart. Psoriatic...reactionscomments
Describing the Indescribable Feeling of Psoriasis...One of the most common questions I get about living with psoriasis is “what does it feel like?” It’s itchy, dry, flaky...reactionscomments
Combination Therapy as a Psoriasis Treatment...If you have psoriasis and you haven’t been able to achieve clear skin as often as you’d like, it may be time...reactionscomments
Why Is A Biopsy Needed?...Doctors are often able to diagnose people with psoriasis based on a physical exam and full medical history. But in some cases...
Pso, You Are Cleaning and Sanitizing?...Let's discuss how chemicals can stress our skin into a flare. I have had psoriasis for 27 years and have experienced triggered...reactions1comment