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...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...I have had psoriasis for 60 years. No matter how hard I try to normalize having this disease, it still makes me feel different. There are times I feel like my...

...It almost seems too good to be true - everything seems to be running smoothly in life. Work is good, life is good, flares are manageable, and I'm able to sneak...

...Swimming and psoriasis. I never thought I would ever use these two words together. For the first 40 years of my life, I had only been to a pool 3 times...

...Before I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis, something tingled where the patches were. That tingle would get worse as the patches grew larger and became more widespread. I now know...

...With the weather changing from cold to warm, it's becoming time to start planning day gateways to week long stays. Making plans is a great start to your adventure. I...

...One of the things I have been doing for about the last ten years is mentoring to those with psoriasis. Most of those are looking for treatments advise which is...

...I have been asked if psoriasis is contagious many times. The answer is no, it is not contagious. Psoriasis looks like a raw scrape, burn or rash. Psoriasis is an...

...Summer. I love the summer. It’s warmer, the sun is shining and the boost of vitamin D means I feel much better too. There’s also a huge benefit when my...

...New relationships are exciting and there are many things to learn about each other. There are feelings and there are butterflies. The dates, the new introductions, and the beautiful moments. I...

...Living with psoriasis can be a challenging journey, both physically and emotionally. As someone personally living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, I have found solace and empowerment through engaging in...

...When my psoriasis first started, it presented as plaque psoriasis. Not knowing anything about psoriasis at the time I thought I had gotten into poison ivy. A doctor would confirm...