Implications for Racial Disparities in Psoriasis Treatment...Despite being a common and disabling skin condition, psoriasis is under-treated in minority populations. The reason for this difference is not fully understood and is complex. However, it may be...reactions1comment
FeaturedWhat are you looking forward to most about spring?...Spring is in the air. We can look forward to more daylight, more moisture in the air, and warmer weather. Winter can be a tough time for those living with...reactions12repliesWeather
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 talk about advocacy, mentoring, and feeling comfortable in...reactions3comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
Psoriasis Works Like a Thief in the Night...You have been feeling okay for quite a while. These past few months have been easy, silent, and bearable. It feels like you are slowly going back to normal, almost...reactions1comment
The Decision to Switch Psoriasis Treatment...When your doctor prescribes a new medication, you may expect immediate effects. But psoriasis drugs can take time to make a difference. In some cases, it can take months for...reactions7comments
Pushing Past The Psoriasis Flare Exhaustion...Yes, some of the most prominent symptoms of psoriasis are itchy skin, annoying flakes, and being in severe discomfort. What other symptoms are there, you may ask? Well, personally, I...reactions2comments
FeaturedThey say there is no cure for psoriasis but we weren’t all born with psoriasis ...I think the only way to beat psoriasis is a natural way I’m talking living the most pure lifestyle no drinking , no smoking , eating extremely healthy only what...reactions3repliesAwarenessDiagnosisTreatment
My Action Plan for Dealing with My Scalp Psoriasis Flare...Currently, I’m suffering a painful flare-up of scalp psoriasis. The plaques are thick, angry, and very itchy. It hasn’t completely covered my scalp but it is concentrated in quite a...reactionscomments
FeaturedLet's Talk Psoriasis Treatment! ...There is so much to say about psoriasis and the treatment journey that comes with it. There are so many options and so much research to be done - it...reactions15replies
painless bee venom therapy...I have psoriasis and have treated myself with my own bee venom tincture. I saw the 90% reduction that they wrote about in this article. I was not willing to...reactions8comments
What It Means to Have Friends With Psoriasis...This is my circus and these are my monkeys. I do not have a lot of people in life that I consider to be my people. You know, the people...reactionscomments
Cosentyx...73y/o, had psoriasis in 2016, decided for early retirement. Started with HUMIRA subsequently switch to Cosentyx in March 2021. Despite the inconveniences caused by psoria+severe arthritis, I consider my situation...reactions3comments
Why Should You Be Ashamed of Your Skin?...I am only a couple of months shy of having psoriasis for 60 years. That's the majority of my life. One thing I find myself reflecting on - is actually...reactionscomments
Scalp Psoriasis And Bald Patches...I was chatting to a friend last week and we got on to the subject of scalp psoriasis. I’m currently experiencing a flare. We had a talk about the condition...reactionscomments
