Summer Remission is Late...Every year for the last 10 years, I have gone into remission in the summer without fail. There is a pattern, and I am accustomed to it. Winter is hell...reactionscomments
Debunking The Myth - Psoriasis On Your Eyelids..."No one has plaques here" was what a doctor told me years ago about my eyelids. Many times, I have looked at my reflection in the mirror and saw flakes...reactions6comments
Summer is The Worst for My Psoriasis...During the summer, my skin is especially dry, irritated, itchy, and plain uncomfortable. The heat also affects my inverse psoriasis. It feels like a never-ending battle between hydrating my skin...reactionscomments
Scalp Psoriasis Vs. Seborrheic Dermatitis: What’s The Difference?...When your scalp will not stop itching, it is time to take a closer look underneath your hair. Two common red, itchy rashes on the scalp are scalp psoriasis and...reactionscomments
Do You Know The Term Hyperpigmentation?...Having psoriasis for years, I have come to learn so much about psoriasis. There is still so much to know about psoriasis. Everyone who has psoriasis should learn everything about...reactionscomments
What It's Like To Have Psoriasis During Menopause...I just want to say ladies; if you haven’t been here yet, you are in for a surprise. Let's not talk about the hot flashes, weight gain, insomnia, and nervousness...reactionscomments
Has anyone tried professional sugaring (sugar waxing)?...Curious to see if anyone has experience with this and if their psoriasis was affected by it. I have read that while you can buy sugaring for home use, it's...reactions4replies
Being Seen With Psoriasis...In the years of clans and villages, before the modern world happened, people were shunned for being different. Social acceptance was at an all-time low, and if you did not...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Nails...I am almost sure that treating nail psoriasis is one of the trickiest things. I have to date, not found something that helps mine. It seems to have a mind...reactionscomments
Can Short Hair Help My Itchy Scalp?...Hi, I have scalp psoriasis and 2.5-foot thick hair. My mom says a short bob style will ease the itchiness and though I’ve never had short hair I have noticed...reactions3repliesScalp PsoriasisItching
A very long and difficult journey...I have been dealing with the disease for over 40 years. When I was 8 or 9 years old (1978 or 1979) I went to my pediatrician with an itchy...reactions1comment
Psoriasis: Fact Or Fiction...Let's play a game. I like any kind of game that makes you think. There is so much information that deals with psoriasis, it can be hard to know what...reactions5comments
Having the Best Time at Gay Pride When You Have Psoriasis...Did you know that in six United Nations countries around the globe, you can still face the death penalty simply for being gay? In many others, while the so-called ‘crime’...reactions1comment
Please Stop Saying “It Could Be Worse”...Hanging around chronic health communities, it’s not uncommon to hear “it could be worse.” Sometimes it’s friends or family that say it to us, and sometimes we say it to...reactions3comments
Letting Your Pre-Psoriasis Self Go...I have never been one who wears much makeup or dresses fancy. It is simply not my thing, much to my mother’s aggravation I am sure, as she is a...reactionscomments
Identifying and Reducing Psoriasis Triggers...It goes without saying that the less psoriasis the better. I doubt I’m alone in wanting to prevent more psoriasis from breaking out like a wildfire. Of course, I can’t...reactionscomments
Is Anyone Currently Using Acitretin To Treat Their Psoriasis?...Has anyone used the drug Acitretin? I’m about to begin and the list of side effects has me nervous. Please let me know if I’m anxious for no reason and...reactions4replies
Psoriasis Thoughts With My Best Friend...It has been said that if you are truly blessed, you will find your soul mate in this lifetime. Some call it true love and others call it a twin...reactionscomments
Psoriasis And Hope...So much of what we do in life depends on hope. This means having the belief that something can happen or will change. Having a chronic condition like psoriasis can...reactionscomments
Psoriasis & Sleep: The Ultimate Battle...What is the worst symptom of psoriasis? If you asked me this five years ago, I would have talked about not being able to wear what I want, or the...reactionscomments