Psoriasis Types and the Autoimmune Response...Psoriasis is a skin condition related to an overly active immune system. It occurs when skin cells grow too quickly. People with psoriasis develop dry and scaly patches of skin...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Anxiety Of Seeing A Doctor For Psoriasis...I have always talked about seeing a doctor whenever anything seems off. Unfortunately, I just had the worst psoriasis flare in 20 years. I was over 80 percent covered but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Understanding and Acceptance...Psoriasis, oh psoriasis, how you have managed to help me grow as a person. Making life lessons come fast and furious sometimes, about how I treat others and how I treat...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is the latest research to get rid of this horrible condition?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
How My Psoriasis Taught Me To Like Me For Me...It seems to be inherently contradictory that psoriasis, which once covered my face and most of my body, could have anything to do with me liking myself. I won't lie...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does Air Conditioning Make Your Psoriasis Hurt?...We are coming up on the summer season in the south. I live in Louisiana, and last summer was one of the hottest summers we have had in many years...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Four Things Which Irritate My Psoriasis...I’m sure we can all agree that we hate psoriasis that either is irritated or becomes irritated. Whether that means scratching, itching, rubbing our patches, we know during a flare...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
So Many Insecurities That Come With Psoriasis...My psoriasis began many years ago. My dad said that as far as he can remember, it started with dandruff, or so he thought. They tried to treat me with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Avoiding Food Triggers...As the weather begins to warm up, and we are transitioning post-pandemic, more outings are filling up my calendar. That means brunches, lunches, dinners, parties, wineries, event after event after...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Ever Talked Yourself Out Of Just Enjoying Life?...What I mean is do you find yourself making excuses for everything? You might talk yourself out going out with friends, becasue you think you might hurt yourself. Do you...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Do You Remember Your First Injection Of Any Kind?...I can remember like it was yesterday and it's been over 20 years. I was terrified. I was in a psoriasis community that kept saying, it's not that bad. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Capitol Hill Day 2024...Recently, I had my 4th trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional members. I was with the National Psoriasis Foundation. I love advocating for psoriasis. It gives my life...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do Seasonal Allergies Affect Your Psoriasis?...I'm not sure if it bothers me. But I do some people that it does. Psoriasis and allergies act up because of immune system irregularities. Some allergies can trigger psoriasis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTriggersAwareness
Do You Remember When You Got Diagnosis With Psoriasis?...Well, I do. I was diagnosed in September 1964. The reason I remember this day so well is because it was my first day of school. I wasn't allowed to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly DiagnosedAwareness
Why You Should Resist Scratching Your Psoriasis Patches...I remember when my psoriasis was widespread on my body. It would itch, bleed and cause me a huge nuisance. The temptation to scratch and relieve the annoyance would be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take The Time You Need...It's so easy with the hustle and bustle of life to get pulled into a whirlwind. Almost daily we face responsibilities to work, family and friends We sometimes even overcommit to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Psoriasis Flare (or Remission) Can Be Hard to Explain...When people don't understand the waxing and waning of a psoriasis flare, it can be very difficult to explain. If you are in a flare or not it does not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pso, You Want to Wear Comfy Clothes?...Living with psoriasis can be challenging because it brings new hurdles to our everyday life. Things like getting dressed for the day can become so much more complicated when trying...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pso, you want to wear comfy clothes?...What tips can you share with the community about wearing comfy clothes? What fabrics do you recommend? What fabrics do you avoid?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & Advice
"Are You Bleaching Your Skin?"...I have had more treatments for psoriasis in my life than I can remember. I've had psoriasis for the past 6 decades. There was a point in my life where...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments