Do You Ever Have A Bad Reaction To Insect Bites With Psoriasis? ...Some people say that they get pretty severe reactions to insect bites. They are so bad that they have to take off from work. You can have flu-like symptoms along...reactions4repliesAwarenessCoping
Is There A Relationship Between Gluten And Psoriasis?...Does cutting out gluten improve your psoriasis? We would like to hear your thoughts on this. Diane (Team Member)...reactionsrepliesDiet & Nutrition
What’s The Difference Between Eczema And Psoriasis?...If you or someone you know is dealing with itchy, flaky, painful skin for the first time, you may be wondering if it is psoriasis or something else. I have...reactions2repliesAwarenessTreatmentDiagnosis
How Long Did It Take You To Receive A Biologic Treatment After Diagnosis?...It seems like biologics are the way to treat psoriasis. Of course, there are other barriers to think about. Things such as insurance, your health, side effects, etc. What are...reactions9repliesBiologicsAwarenessCoping
Exercise And Severe Psoriasis...What type of exercise can you do with severe psoriasis that cracks and bleeds constantly? We would like to hear from you. Diane (Team Member)...reactions6repliesExerciseTips & Advice
Having Psoriasis Is Not The End...It is so amazing what we can remember as children. I am 66 now and I can remember my first day of school, probably because I was removed from people...reactionscomments
Have You Ever Used Prednisone As A Treatment For Your Psoriasis? ...This was something that was prescribed to me way back in the day. I don't remember it working that well at all. Does anyone still use this in today's world?...reactionsrepliesTreatmentAwarenessCoping
What Is Something That Can Cause Your Psoriasis To Flare?...Back in the day, alcohol used to be a big one for me. If I drank too much, the next morning you could see the outline of my body, I...reactions10repliesFlare-upTreatment
What Has Helped Inspire So Many New Psoriasis Treatments Over The Years?...I'll go first. The biggest one is understanding the underlying immune system triggers of psoriasis has led to improved treatments. Who will go second? There are more than 7.5 million...reactions2repliesAwarenessTreatment
Psoriasis Has Existed for Thousands of Years...Psoriasis has been around since ancient times. Way back then, PsO was considered a contagious disease. People who had it were stigmatized in many parts of the world. In some...reactionsrepliesAwarenessCoping
Is There A Link Between Psoriasis And Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?...Psoriasis is related to some digestive disorders that are also autoimmune diseases. It seems that psoriasis is linked to so many things. What is something that you have that can...reactions4repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Have You Ever Had Adenomatous Polyps?...This is the most common type of polyp found in people with psoriasis. I have had them twice. I have to get a colonoscopy every 7 years. Have you had...reactions10repliesAwarenessCoping
Walk A Day In My Life With Psoriasis...Today, I will share what a casual day with psoriasis looks like for me. I have a very disciplined routine now that I have started taking care of my psoriasis...reactionscomments
Jumping Through Hoops for Treatment...I think that in an ideal world, we would go to a doctor, get tested, get diagnosed, and get started on the quickest most effective treatment within the first week...reactionscomments
Pulsating scalp pain...I use coal tar shampoo twice weekly my scalp is painful to touch and throbs it's madly itchy and almost too painful to scratch it disturbs my sleep and I...reactions5repliesScalp PsoriasisSymptomsTips & Advice
My Lifetime of Support In Navigating Chronic Illnesses...For as long as I can remember, my life has been covered with the experiences of those battling chronic illnesses. Sadly, my mom died from type 2 diabetes when I was...reactionscomments
Why I Hate Television Commercials About Psoriasis Until Now...When I was first diagnosed with psoriasis, I didn’t even know what psoriasis was. I had never heard of the word psoriasis, let alone the affects psoriasis would have on...reactionscomments
Losing a Support Person...Losing a support person when you have a chronic health condition like psoriasis can cause mental strain. Even when you are unaware how much you think you can handle it...reactionscomments
Do you live with any other conditions in addition to psoriasis?...Many people living with psoriasis also live with other health conditions. What other health conditions do you (or your loved one) live with? How has it been managing multiple conditions?...reactions39repliesComorbidities
Can It Take A Long Time To Get Your Psoriasis 'Under Control'?...If you’re like me and you’ve lived with psoriasis for most of your life, you may be wondering when the patches may go away. Will they recede on their own...reactions1comment