This Pandemic Has Taken a Toll On My Psoriatic Disease...2020 has felt like a 20-year stint of prison. Back in March, when the pandemic first began, my job quickly decided that we would be working from home indefinitely. In...reactionscomments
I Shaved My Head Out Of Psoriatic Desperation...A year or so ago I shaved all the hair off my head. This has been the 3rd time in my life I had chosen to go bald. The first...reactions6comments
Psoriasis 101: Protecting Mental Health...Back when my life was still normal and I did not have to deal with my illness along with its unnecessary baggage, I carried my phone with me everywhere that...reactionscomments
Nose and mouth dryness...I have really dry skin around my nose, inbetween my eyebrows, mouth and chin. It gets really flaky. I’ve tried horticortizone cream but it seems to make it red and...reactions6repliesSymptomsTreatment
Your Psoriasis Has Cleared! Now What?...Yay! You’ve finally found a treatment that cleared up your psoriasis, but now what? Just because your skin is clear doesn’t mean you’re cured. Unfortunately, you still have psoriasis. You’re...reactionscomments
Brain Fog & Psoriasis...Since I was diagnosed with psoriasis, brain fog has been one of my more prevalent symptoms. I have always found it one of the more destructive symptoms too. When I...reactions3comments
The Impact of Soap & Water On Psoriasis...One of the things I used to really love was taken long, hot showers. It always had a way of making me relax after a long day. Though now, the...reactions9comments
Oh Psoriasis, Not My Hands Again!...One of the hardest things about psoriasis is how bad it looks. It takes a strong-willed person to not let it affect them. When I first broke out with psoriasis...reactionscomments
Waiting On Tests Results...As we all know psoriasis is a hard disease. We deal with the plaques on your body, we work through the mental issues it brings. However, having psoriasis also means...reactionscomments
FeaturedQuestions for Psoriatic Arthritis sufferers...Hello all. I have posted before about how I've managed to get my psoriasis relatively under control, but in focusing on that, I've kind of missed what may be signs...reactions10repliesPsoriatic Arthritis
Mental Health And Psoriasis...If you are newly diagnosed, I am sure you are struggling to get your head wrapped around the fact of having psoriasis. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed or scared at...reactionscomments
Genital Psoriasis...This is not something that is often discussed and it is a topic that can make people feel really uncomfortable. However, this is something that affects our community more than...reactions4comments
Starting A New Medication For Psoriasis...One of the things we have to deal with when it comes to psoriasis is the cycle starting a new drug when our current treatment plan fails. That is certainly...reactions1comment
Learn The Signs of Depression With Psoriasis...Have you ever felt depressed? If you're human then I expect the answer is yes, at some point. If you have ever felt rejected, your partner has dumped you, or...reactionscomments
Finding Happiness With Psoriasis...I bet you read that title and scuffed at that title. How can anyone find happiness with psoriasis? Well, it does take some doing. There is a long list of...reactionscomments
Educating Our Friends And Family About Psoriasis...It has taken me many years to become increasingly aware of the psychological burden that psoriasis has taken on me. The first time I confided in a close friend about...reactions2comments
Sweating With Psoriasis...I've been making more of an effort to live a healthy life. I'll be turning 35 in January and I really want to feel my best. So, I added a...reactions2comments
Psoriasis vs. Ringworm...When a skin rash develops, it can be difficult to figure out the cause. Some rashes may be confused for one another. Psoriasis may be confused for ringworm when signs...reactionscomments
Nail Psoriasis...I have always taken pride in having nails like my mom. Her nails were a site to behold and always perfect. With or without nail polish, they were smooth with...reactions11comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic Pain...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of plaquepsoriasis.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...reactions1comment