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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions22comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions9repliesWeather
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
I thought it was “just an autoimmune rash”…....Because I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis first, AS was always my main thing. It causes me the most grief and pain and life change but psoriasis came later. In...reactions1comment
Scalp Psoriasis: Short Hair Clair...For many years, my scalp psoriasis has been under control. It may be a taboo topic, but hair dye has been my best friend. This approach made my scalp manageable...reactions4comments
Storms Are Not Always About Rain...Sometimes I like to sit and think about analogies between my psoriasis and other life things. As I sit here today, in front of my computer, there is a storm...reactions2comments
Overcoming the Anxiety of Going to the Gym...I couldn’t believe I was in a gym again. The back of the gym was the space where I would receive physical therapy for my shoulder and knees. I didn’t...reactionscomments
