Girl, You Don't Look Sick!...Recently, as the pandemic is shifting, I went out with friends to play catch up on life. It felt so good to...reactions3comments
Fighting Psoriasis Stigma...How often have you heard someone who is suffering from psoriasis say: "I wish people would just not treat me like an...reactions1comment
Loved Ones & Psoriasis Support...What can I tell my family to make them truly understand? Unless your family members have psoriasis as well, I'm sure this...reactions1comment
Let's Talk Healthy Skin: A New Diagnosis & A New Journey...Psoriasis is a chronic condition that is caused by an autoimmune response. It has nothing to do with the health of our...reactionscomments
Just Been Diagnosed with Psoriasis? Now What?...Being diagnosed with psoriasis can be a rather bewildering time. You may be coming to terms with having just been told you...reactions1comment
Finding a New Provider...Recently I made the hard choice to switch dermatologists. You know what? It felt like breaking up with a girlfriend. I put...reactionscomments
Coping With My Hair Loss As A Black Woman With Scalp Psoriasis...A woman’s hair, specifically a black woman’s hair, symbolizes royalty. Your hair is considered your "crown". Every day, whether through social media...reactionscomments
Psoriasis on Different Skin Tones...Skin color can make a difference when it comes to a chronic skin condition like psoriasis. Few studies have looked at psoriasis...reactionscomments
Which Topical Treatments Work Best for Psoriasis?...I have used topical ointments and creams for my psoriasis for 55 years. While it will not cure the disease, (nothing will)...reactions4comments
Handling the Emotional Ups and Downs of Living With a Chronic Illness...Living with a chronic illness is hard. Every day comes with its triumphs and other days, its challenges. There is no one...reactions3comments
Being Aware of Psoriatic Arthritis When You Have Psoriasis...Getting a diagnosis of psoriasis doesn’t just mean you’ll live with only that condition. There are many comorbidities associated with psoriasis. These...reactions2comments
A Psoriasis Diagnosis: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me...I was only 14 years old when I began my journey with psoriasis and looking back I wish I had someone to...reactions3comments
A New Path With Psoriasis...After a visit to the doctor today, I find myself feeling sad, annoyed, and angry. I never asked for psoriasis. I almost...reactionscomments
New Years Psoriasis Positivity Resolution...This year, I made a New Year's psoriasis resolution: I am choosing to see the positive things to focus on for the...reactions1comment
Tattoos and Psoriasis: The Koebner Phenomenon and Infection Risks...Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition, in which inflammation inside the body causes symptoms called plaques to develop on the skin. Plaques...
Tattoos and Psoriasis: Think Before You Ink...Did you know that 26% of adults in the western world have at least one tattoo? I venture to guess that a...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Causes and Triggers...Plaque psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Plaque psoriasis can be itchy, painful, and sometimes embarrassing...
How Picking a Psoriasis Plaque Can Lead to Other Problems...Living with and managing psoriasis can come with many different challenges. This condition has several comorbidities which include physical and mental health...reactions4comments
Hair Removal with Psoriasis...When I was a kid I used to cover up with long-sleeved shirts and pants, even in the summer, because I was...reactions1comment
Psoriasis Behind the Ears: Personal Tips to Manage Splitting, Itching, and Soreness...Having psoriasis just about anywhere on the body can be a real nightmare and lead to comorbidities such as anxiety and depression...reactions17comments
