My First Experience Injecting Myself With a Biologic for Psoriasis...I’ve always been nervous when it comes to needles. I’ve never liked the sharp scratch that occurs when the nurse pushes one into your skin. However, I was even more...reactionscomments
What Not to Say to Me When I Am Anxious About Flaring...I have lived through two "mega flares," you know - the ones that take over your entire life because psoriasis is everywhere and it itches and burns and it feels...reactions3comments
My Day at the Spa...We were invited by one of our suppliers to a spa day in honor of women’s day 2019. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? I mean, who does not want to be...reactionscomments
Take the Chronic Pain In America Survey! (Now Closed)...We know the frustrations of chronic pain. Will you help others understand by taking our survey? Simply put, living with chronic pain is painful. But there is so much more...reactionscomments
Can you have Anxiety and Depression with Psoriasis?...The short answer to that is yes. Although many people tend to only have one or the other. For me, it was the depression first. After having come to terms...reactions2comments
What Questions Would You Ask The Dermatologist?...What questions should someone ask the dermatologist when first diagnosed with psoriasis? Do you have any questions you’ve never had answered and would like to ask? Share them below!...reactions2replies
A Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis...Just Like That!...When I stood up, after sitting on the floor watching the Winter Olympics in 1996, I felt pain I had never imagined! I was newly married, eating Chinese food and...reactions6comments
Spray Tanning for Wedding Was an Epic Fail...Once upon a time, I got married and wanted to look like the sun-kissed Florida native that I used to be. The only problem with that is even though I...reactions1comment
Newly Diagnosed - Seeking Advice...I was just diagnosed with psoriasis. I was so shocked I didn't think to ask what kind. I'm 65 and have mild Crohn's. I was told I am at risk...reactions5comments
Are You Your Own Best Advocate?...I have been a patient advocate for 15 years now. There have been plenty of times that people ask me how did I start being an advocate? Our steps are...reactionscomments
Bring On The Bathing Suit...I have had psoriasis for 55 plus years. I can count on one hand how many times I have gone shopping for a bathing suit. Well, since you asked; it...reactions2comments
Stares Know No Bounds...My mom had a stroke last month. I was shocked because she is so young. But, that is how life is, right? You can never expect these things. Thankfully she...reactions3comments
My New Job Was Killing My Skin...Earlier this year, I took on a job that felt like it was everything I’ve ever wanted in a position. It was work-from-home and full-time with a decent salary. I...reactionscomments
Why Do I Advocate?...What is advocacy, well if you asked the internet, the first thing that pops up on mine is this: “Advocacy in all its forms seeks to ensure that people, particularly those...reactionscomments
Who Am I?...When I first noticed a small red spot on my way skin I thought nothing of it but it kept getting bigger so I finally saw a doctor who told...reactions1comment
Easy DIY Scalp Psoriasis Treatment...Scalp psoriasis sucks. Plain and simple. Unless you're a fan of big, brimmed hats or you have a large baseball cap collection, scalp psoriasis can be pretty difficult to hide...reactions4comments
Dogs Licking Plaques...We all love our fur babies. I am no exception. I have three dogs and three cats. At one point we had a small farm that included goats, chickens, ducks...reactions8comments
My Journey with Psoriasis During Pregnancy...Psoriasis during pregnancy can be tricky. I have psoriasis and I am currently 6 months pregnant. Let me begin by saying almost immediately after I found out about my new...reactions1comment
Summer Sun and My Skin...On my last holiday with my daughter, we went to Australia during their summer months. Folks, it is hot and not just a little bit. From my experience, Australia is...reactionscomments
Why I Had An Annoying Mole Removed Right Before My Wedding...A few weeks ago I had an “annoying mole” removed. Why do I call it annoying? Because this mole teamed up with psoriasis and would constantly flake and crack, and...reactionscomments