5 Tips for Nail Psoriasis...Nail problems are common in people living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Nail issues may include pitting, splitting, thickening, lifting, crumbling, or even becoming yellow. While we might hide other...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 diagnosis for yet another condition. I have learned...reactionscomments
Self-Acceptance With Psoriasis...If there is something that has become evidently clear to me in the last weeks it is how hard self-acceptance is. I am part of many online communities that support psoriasis...reactionscomments
Finding Psoriasis Relief: The Weather Outside Is Frightful...Although you cannot escape the winter by hibernating like a grizzly bear, you can stay warm without making your psoriasis flare-up. It is important to pay attention to what your...reactionscomments
What My Doctor Never Told Me About Corticosteroids...One day I should write a book about having psoriasis. This condition has been a part of my life for 56 years. Though within that time, there has always been...reactionscomments
Psoriasis and Christmas: Making the Most of the Festive Season...I love Christmas. I love the festivities. I love the tunes and I also love coming together with my family. Sometimes though, when you have psoriasis, Christmas can be difficult...reactionscomments
Working From Home Is Pso Wonderful...Working while living with psoriasis can create challenges. One must learn to balance the demands of the job with the needs of the condition. Communicating needs, advocating for accommodations and...reactions4comments
Jess Mangiaracina, PA-C...Jessica Mangiaracina is a Dermatology Physician Associate practicing in Westchester New York. She diagnoses and treats general dermatologic disorders, conducts full body cancer screenings, performs skin biopsies, melanoma imaging, suturing...
Why Holiday Stress Is Bad For Psoriasis...With so much attention on the pandemic, this year, times are certainly different. Most of us are tossing around the idea of should we have those family gatherings as usual...reactionscomments
Understanding COVID-19 with the Psoriasis Community...Having psoriasis can put us at risk for additional medical conditions, including COVID-19. Just trying a new medication to treat psoriasis is stressful enough. At least I know it is...reactions2comments
Fear Of Biologic Treatments For Psoriasis...One of the things we get used to when living with psoriasis is our treatment schedule and having to take medication. When I first started my journey with psoriasis seventeen...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Journey: Those Who Paved the Way for Us...Last night, was another sleepless night in the city. I spent some time online chatting with some people who are going through the same issues. Psoriasis and all that it...reactionscomments
RELIEF FOUND!!!...I have had psoriasis for over 10 years. I have been on 3 biologics which all worked for a very short time. Out of hope, a friend recommended something new...reactions12comments
Does Stelara increase the risk of COVID-19?...Stelara injections were a very effective treatment for my plaque psoriasis for years. However, when COVID-19 became a pandemic, I decided that suppressing my immune system might be fatal, so...reactions2repliesTreatment
Struggles With Diet And Psoriasis...I don't know about you but I will try just about anything to treat my psoriasis. There is so much information about gut health when it comes to treating psoriasis...reactions3comments
Aromatherapy as a Complimentary Psoriasis Treatment...Essential oils have been around as long as the mountains, just in a different form. When we were sick, my mom would whip out the oils, concoct us a mixture...reactionscomments
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 comorbidities, in addition to psoriasis itself, can weigh...reactionscomments
Covid and vitamin deficiency?...Is it important to check vitamin K deficiency when you both have COVID and psoriasis?...reactions3repliesTreatment
Trying New Diets To Improve Psoriasis Symptoms...I have lost count of all my trial and error with diets over the years to help improve my psoriasis. I recently managed to gather enough courage to give it...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Of The Gluteal Cleft...Chances are that most people have had psoriasis on their knees, elbows, and back. But between you and me, we know where else on our body plaques can appear. I...reactions8comments