Scalp Psoriasis. It Drives Me Menthol!...Psoriasis infiltrates every area of the body. Armpits, genitals, hands. This condition knows no bounds. Each place it impacts is labeled differently. Managing these specific symptoms looks different for everyone...reactions4comments
Have You Ever Thought Of Telling Your Story?...Being a psoriasis advocate and raising awareness can seem daunting - and perhaps too much trouble. Why would I want to tell my painful story over and over when it's...reactions3comments
My Effective Treatment for psoriasis...Psoriasis has been an issue for me for over 50 years. For the vast of those tears I had no idea what it was. It manifest itself as very dry...reactions1reply
Inflammatory Arthritis, With A Side Helping of Psoriasis...About a decade ago, I started noticing early signs of a disease called ankylosing spondylitis, or AS - a mouthful, I know. AS is a type of inflammatory arthritis that...reactions5comments
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles...We asked our community of patient leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that...reactions3comments
Psoriasis...My name is Dolores and I just find out that I have Psoriasis. It was in my head and on my ear. What are some of the other signs I...reactions1comment
New medication anxiety ...A year ago I was on a biologic that put me in remission for my psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and leukocytic colitis. My quality of life was excellent and I became...reactions1replyBiologicsCost
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?...For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will be affected by this common...reactions3comments
Psoriasis Treatment: Phototherapy...Light therapy, or phototherapy, holds the opportunity to improve the symptoms of psoriasis in many people. Light therapy works by reducing skin inflammation and slowing down the excess growth of...reactions1comment
Psoriasis in the ears...Ok so to begin this I don't know what it is that's bothering my ears, I've had ear infection after ear infection since 2017 which I had chalked up to...reactions1reply
The Anxiety Of Seeing A Doctor...Resisting visiting a doctor is not an uncommon feeling. Even if we are physically suffering and showing visible symptoms, it takes quite a bit of courage to finally make the...reactionscomments
Remission...I am seven or eight years in remission now. I have had very small patches since but nothing like I used to have. I had about 85% coverage for five...reactions5repliesCoping
Stigma...How have you experienced stigma with psoriasis? How have you dealt with the stigma that you have experienced? This is a space for the community to vent and connect about...reactions3repliesStigmaAwarenessCoping
How To Manage Psoriasis Flare-Ups...As random as a new psoriasis plaque can appear, so can a flare. As I write this, I find myself in a sudden psoriasis flare-up. You see, I've decided to...reactions2comments
All Things Psoriasis Flares! ...Here's a forum space for you to share all things to do with psoriasis flares. What causes them, what exacerbates them, what soothes them, what treats them, and what prevents...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingFlare-up
Psoriasis is the Pits...Picking up something we've dropped, reaching for a bowl on the top shelf, and waving to a friend. We use and rely on our arms for some of the most...reactions1comment
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System...Patient Leader Jacqueline Harmon shared her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious health conditions. By now, I assume nearly everyone with a TV has seen those commercials with...reactionscomments
How My Support Group Helps Me...A strong support system isn't easy to come by and can change with the wind - or even with the appearance of a new plaque. I count my lucky stars...reactions1comment
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...reactions1comment
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
