X-Trac Laser Therapy Cleared My Psoriasis...I have a terrible time with psoriasis on my palms, fingers, and the soles of my feet. Fingertips, especially, will be perfectly...reactions2comments
Unknown for many years....I am now 87 years of age and have recently been diagnosed with PsA. When I was 17-18 years old my face...reactions4comments
Recognizing Depression and Getting Treatment...If you have psoriasis, you already know that it is more than just a skin condition. Beyond the effects psoriasis can have...reactionscomments
Trust Me, Psoriasis Is Not Just a Dry Skin Disease...I have had severe psoriasis my whole life. Every time I go to the doctor, it seems like I get a new...reactionscomments
Loaning My Body to Science Part 1: The Comorbidities Study...I was given the amazing opportunity to participate in the Psoriasis, Atherosclerosis and Cardiometabolic disease Initiative (PACI) study at the NIH in...reactionscomments
Comorbidities of Psoriasis...So why is talking about related health conditions or comorbidities, as they are called, a concern for those of us dealing with...reactions2comments
Psoriasis Comorbidities: The More You Know the More You Stress...You know how NBC has those public service announcements called “The More You Know?” The ad flies across the screen like a...reactionscomments
Talking with Your Doctor About Progressing Psoriasis...It may be that your psoriasis flares are occurring more frequently or lasting for longer periods of time. Maybe you've noticed that...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
Feeling Better vs Coping Better: How to Tell the Difference...Living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, we are often evaluated on how well we are living with and managing our disease. Pain...reactionscomments
Canceling Plans Because of A Psoriasis Flare...Living with chronic illness often leads to unpredictable days. You never know how you will feel each morning, and sometimes you even...reactions7comments
Surprised About A Painful Scalp Psoriasis Symptom...For more than thirty years, I have had a patch of psoriasis on my scalp that comes and goes. It hasn’t been...reactionscomments
Coping With Brain Fog and Fatigue...I just read that last chapter, why can’t I remember what happened?I’ve never missed a deadline and I just forgot a major...reactions3comments
Community Views: Embarrassing Moments with Psoriasis...Everyone has cringe-worthy moments when they want to disappear or crawl up into a ball. Those with psoriasis no doubt can point...reactionscomments
A Journey of Psoriasis & Finding Lasting Love...I consider psoriasis to be ugly. I have had this awful disease for 17 long years. Looking at my skin has made...reactionscomments
You've Decided You Want to See a Therapist... Now What?...Having distress, depression, self-blame, or anxiety over psoriasis does not mean it is “all in your head.” Studies have shown that mental...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis...People with severe psoriasis could have a greater chance of getting psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis skin plaques can flare up and then get...reactionscomments
Dare to Wear Black...The deodorant I use, Lady Speed Stick, has a little sticker affixed to its cap: “Dare to Wear Black!” it calls out...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Psoriasis On The Hairline...Psoriasis on the hairline is something I’ve had to deal with from time and time. For me, it starts off as one...reactionscomments
