4 autoimmune diseases!...I started off 30 years ago with a diagnoses of Hashimoto and severe goiter. Fibromyalgia several years later. 18 years ago diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. Had thymectomy, some good years...reactions5replies
Psoriasis and My Mental State of Mind...People have always said these words to me: You have a personal choice in your life. It's your fault when you don't set goals for our health. It's your choice...reactionscomments
Setting New Years Resolutions With Psoriasis...With every new year, most of us make resolutions. Are you within the majority and set a default resolution to lose weight? I set that resolution every year and every...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Skin Care Product Recommendations from Patients...In our last Community Recommendations article, we reviewed sulfur crystals, LUSH’s Dream Cream, bareMinerals, and blister guard BandAids. When it comes to managing psoriasis, the best recommendations come from your...reactionscomments
Sleep Hangover...Sleep deprivation, I am sure that it must qualify as one of the worst tortures in the world. When I was younger we thought that the effect of being rested...reactions2comments
My psoriasis was cured by the Chinese....Hi, my friends, I have been suffering from psoriasis since 2001. When I was in college, I had a Chinese classmate. His father is an expert in the treatment of...reactions3repliesTreatment
Lessons of 2018...What a year it has been, the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between. It has been a year of trial and tribulations. I have learned so much...reactionscomments
Out with the Old and in with the New Year...It is one of my most favorite times of the year. I celebrate Christmas and I adore the lights and gifting, and the atmosphere of the festive season. I find...reactionscomments
For the Love of Psoriasis...As we are in the throes of the holiday season and looking forward to the New Year, it makes me want to spread some love around. I have found that...reactionscomments
Surviving the Holidays With Inverse Psoriasis...Surviving the holidays in Florida feels like an entirely different experience than up north. We can barbecue and go swimming during Thanksgiving through New Year’s breaks. There is no walking...reactionscomments
How to be Thankful with Psoriasis...I have been around the block a few times now and one of the great things I have learned in life is that having a good attitude, a grateful heart...reactionscomments
Winter Survival Essentials: What You Need Before You Leave the House...Does your psoriasis get worse when the colder months draw in? There are lots of things that lead to the worsening of our skin in the winter. These can range...reactionscomments
Psoriasis Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...reactionscomments
How Reviewing Your Beauty Products Can Improve Your Skin...There is one change I made in my daily routines that changed my life forever. But first, you need to know about Adam. Adam was a boy at my school...reactionscomments
Winter Is Coming...I am a walking contradiction. Winter makes my soul so happy and my body grouchy. This summer passed has been a beautiful summer of remission for me. One of the...reactionscomments
My Experience with Laser Hair Removal...Last week marked my 4th round of laser hair removal on my legs and bikini line. With a cumulative six hours of treatment under my belt (literally and figuratively), I...reactions1comment
Do You Understand Your Journey?...I have had psoriasis for most of my life and developed psoriatic arthritis in my mid-twenties. I have spoken to many people over the years and tried to explain my disease...reactionscomments
3 Major Things I Wish I Knew About Psoriasis Before My First Flare...For me, psoriasis was an uninvited guest that has stayed with me way longer than expected. When psoriasis first came knocking at my door, in my mind I’m thinking, ok...reactionscomments
Coming Clean...So I have been living with psoriasis for quite some time now. It's been nine years to be exact. Fully coming to terms with my psoriasis really took some time...reactionscomments
Can Using a Sauna Help Psoriasis?...Psoriasis is a condition in which skin cells build up quickly on the skin's surface, leading to itchy and sometimes painful scales and red patches forming. Psoriasis is a chronic...reactions12comments