What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Editor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shattering Psoriasis Stigma: An Eye-Opening Quiz...There is no cure for psoriasis. Seriously, think about it for a minute. Let’s get descriptive here. We’re talking permanent poison ivy until the end of time on skin that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Oh No! Scalp Psoriasis Has Returned!...My life with psoriasis can be described as a roller coaster - so many ups and so many downs. At my lowest point, I was 80% covered in psoriasis plaques...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Does Your Psoriasis React To Different Types of Water?...When a new psoriasis patch pops up, we may think, "now, what triggered this one?". We do our best to keep track of our triggers, maintain a healthy lifestyle and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Nope, I Have Psoriasis...Not That!...The past two years have been crazy. If stress is one of your biggest triggers for psoriasis, well, life may be a touch crazier. At the start of the pandemic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles erupt...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My journey to Here...I did not know what was going on, finally, the Dr. saw one little spot and told me I had psoriasis. I finally found to sleep without scratching all night...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is Going Gluten-Free Really That Helpful For Psoriasis?...I know a lot of you can relate. I have had psoriasis for over 5 decades now. I have lost count of how many health plans and diets I've been...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Living with Psoriasis in an Asian Tropical Country...I live in the Philippines, a tropical country in Southeast Asia. Our country experiences a warmer temperature annually as compared to the rest of the world; in fact, the average...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Featured🍂Fall Clothing for Psoriasis🍂...It's that time of year when the leaves change and so do our clothing habits. What type of clothing feels good for you as the cooler days and brisk nights...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesWeather
Psoriasis on The Feet & Wearing Socks To Bed...Psoriasis touches everything. It wreaks havoc on our skin and leaves a flaky trail behind it. Because of this inconvenient nuisance, those who live with this chronic condition have to...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
On the couch...My shoulder hurts so much when I move feels like a knife is in it! I have planter psoriasis that is now flailing on my hand and foot. It also...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Four Rs in Psoriasis: Remission, Relapse, Rebound, and Recovery...Psoriasis is a chronic condition usually characterized by itchiness and skin irritation, including red, scaly, or silvery patches. Any psoriatic patient can attest to how unpredictable cycles of psoriasis can...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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Oils I Use To Manage My Scalp Psoriasis...Managing scalp psoriasis is nobody's cup of tea, for many who live with this insufferable way of life, scalp psoriasis flakes and falls into everything. This inconvenient symptom influences outfit...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Ways I Fight Stress In My Psoriasis Management...We all know that autoimmune issues - like psoriasis flare-ups - are heavily triggered by genetics, lifestyle choices, and even injuries or illness — but stress is a common culprit...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of Psoriasis (Physically & Emotionally)...Years ago, I overheard a colleague describing me to another employee. "Oh, you know, the girl with the scales on her skin." I don't know if she meant it to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Clinical Look at the Insecurities of Psoriasis...Psoriasis is a chronic disease that causes skin symptoms such as scaly and itchy patches. But the impact of psoriasis goes beyond physical symptoms. People living with psoriasis are more...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments