Why Doctors Aggravate Me...Anyone living with psoriasis knows the necessary evils and obligations of going to several doctors. For me, I see both a rheumatologist and a primary care doctor. This is what...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Resource: NPF’s Psound Bytes Podcast Series...When it comes to living with a complex, visible disease, there are never enough resources. Podcasts are becoming more and more popular because you can listen to them anywhere. In...reactionscomments
Tips For Traveling With Psoriasis...Although it may seem counter-intuitive, preparing for a vacation can certainly be stressful, especially when you are traveling with a medical condition. For me, personally, a ton of questions run...reactionscomments
Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Versus Psoriasis...When diagnosing psoriasis, it’s important that differential diagnoses are explored as well. This means making sure that any other skin disease that could be confused with psoriasis is explored, to...reactionscomments
I Stopped Washing My Hair and Now My Psoriasis Is Finally Gone...Some of you while reading this title probably scrunched your noses or thought, “Yuck!” Before passing judgment, hear me out. I have extremely curly hair. Curly hair mixed with scalp...reactions2comments
Hurricanes and Biologics...Hurricane Dorian impacted a lot of people. With hurricanes come power outages. The more intense the hurricane, the more damage and widespread the power outages can be. This got me...reactionscomments
Counting Sheep...For the longest time, I have heard all about sleep. I am sure we all have. Eight hours of sleep is kind of like eight glasses of water, the global...reactions2comments
Is There a Connection Between Psoriasis and Fibromyalgia?...Psoriasis is an immune-related disease affecting the skin, causing raised and red scaly patches, with plaque psoriasis being the most common kind of psoriasis. That being said, psoriasis has been...reactionscomments
Double the Suffering – How Negative Thoughts About Psoriasis Make Things Worse...I just got back from a mini-vacation to one of my favorite places, Point Pelee National Park. In late spring the park is a very popular place for bird watchers...reactionscomments
Sleep Disorders and Psoriatic Disease...Good quality sleep and enough sleep are essential for overall health, but 85.4 percent of people with a psoriatic condition report sleep troubles. This is especially problematic for people with...reactions1comment
What are the Best Products for Scalp Psoriasis?...I write a lot about my own experiences with psoriasis. I have had plaque psoriasis for sixteen years. There have been times when I have had small patches at the...reactions4comments
Getting Diagnosed With Psoriasis...I was diagnosed with psoriasis after I had a reaction to the acne medication I was using. I had to use a combination of vaseline or baby oil to loosen...reactions2comments
Hello Failure - It's Me Again...I used to be afraid of failure. I don't look forward to it now but I do know that if I want to move forwards then I need to embrace...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Bathtime Routines...“Splish Splash, I was taking a bath” is always the tune I find myself humming or singing when I think about bath time. In my most humble opinion bath time...reactionscomments
Aging Gracefully With Psoriasis...I have had psoriasis for over 50 years. One of the constant things I have done every day of my life is to moisturize. My parents used to put lard...reactionscomments
Getting an Upgrade to My Diagnosis...Upgrades are usually welcomed in life. I not-so-patiently await the announcement of the newest iPhone each year and covet each shiny Playstation that is released. But what about when you...reactions6comments
Should I Be Using A Scalp Brush?...I stumbled across a scalp massage brush on my most recent crusade to find more natural, healthier alternatives to help my scalp psoriasis. I spent such a long time caring...reactions1comment
What is Pityriasis Alba?...Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition seen most often among children aged 3 to 16. The name comes from the Greek words pityriasis meaning “scaly,” and alba meaning “white.”...reactionscomments
Psoriasis and Cannabis...Do you know the difference between cannabis, hemp, and CBD? CBD oilA which is commonly called Cannabis oil is gaining in popularity, though not everyone is convinced- why? There is...reactions1comment
The Frustrations of Being Diagnosed With Psoriasis...About a year ago in October of 2019, I noticed one spot on my left forearm. I didn't think much of it. As I was dealing with an enlarged goiter...reactions1comment