The Many Reasons for Not Getting Treatment...I have had psoriasis for 55 years and have started coming across people who don’t want treatment for their disease. This is a rather strange and usual topic, however, there...reactionscomments
A Psoriasis Wedding Dilemma...What is your favorite thing about a wedding? Of course, there is the sharing of the love and celebrating that your friends and family are uniting publicly…but then there is...reactions3comments
The Psoriasis and Stress Cycle...Modern-day living, stress, autoimmune disease, what is the connection? If there is any at all. Over the years I have spoken to a lot of people with regards to stress...reactionscomments
Fighting Inflammation with Green Smoothies – 3 Recipes to Try!...If you haven’t yet tried green smoothies, you’re missing out on a great way to pack nutrient-filled leafy greens into your diet. If you’ve got a good blender, green smoothies...reactions2comments
Sexual Health Issues and Psoriasis...People with psoriasis seem to have an increased risk of sexual dysfunction, according to a recent systematic review. The review examined data from 28 previous studies, which included a total...reactions3comments
Financial Help for Psoriasis College Students...Attending college or paying for any higher education can really leave your wallet bare. When you have psoriasis, expenses can really add up when you add in all of your...reactions7comments
Treating Yo’ Pself, When You’ve Forgotten Your Skin Meds...My health has sidelined me from so many things in life. A few years back, I decided travel would not become one of them any longer. Unfortunately, when my psoriasis...reactions1comment
Simple Dietary Changes to Improve Psoriasis...Do you want to increase the number of anti-inflammatory foods you consume without waking up one day wondering why you bought a $12 bag of gluten-free muesli? Yeah- I get...reactionscomments
Psoriasis at Work...Are there specific rules as for how you should deal with your skin at work? Should you notify prospective employers of your condition. Okay, so now you have the job...reactionscomments
How do you handle remarks when on an airplane?...I’m a flight attendant for a major airline and I often have other flight attendants (with disgust sometimes) ask me to brush my shoulders off. Passengers will make comments as...reactions3replies
Picky & Irrational: Psoriasis Is like a Three-Year-Old...As a parent with psoriasis, I often wonder which is harder: parenting or dealing with a chronic disease? Since all three of my boys are under the age of 8...reactions2comments
Learning to Love Myself Through Imperfections...“There is a kind of beauty in imperfection.” -Conrad Hall My full lips (aka soup coolers growing up), long lanky body, and my height have always made me feel like...reactionscomments
Step Into My World – I Dare You...I have been trying to explain psoriatic arthritis to people for over 35 years and they still don’t get it. Our disease is an autoimmune disease that occurs when your...reactionscomments
How to Get the Most from Your Dermatologist...I have never had a good dermatologist, but I know they are out there... I think as someone who has grown up with psoriasis, I developed some lousy dermatology habits...reactionscomments
Probiotic Drinks for Psoriasis...I’m always looking for ways to get probiotics into my diet. About 2 years ago I started making my own kombucha (fermented tea) and loved it so much that I...reactionscomments
I am Wonder Woman (Living with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis)...As a patient living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, I can easily say that I am powerful. My whole life I have been my own superhero whether anyone else thought...reactions4comments
What Is a PASI?...Have you ever been asked a question and found yourself dumbfounded? That is what happened to me recently during an interview for my podcast. Russ Cowper from The Psoriasis Shout...reactionscomments
I Pick, Therefore I Am...I’ve been a picker since I can remember. My mother was always swatting at my hands. I don’t bite my nails, I pick. Picking at the skin along the nail...reactionscomments
Sleepless In the City...I find it most interesting that sleep is so elusive, as elusive as an African Leopard, considering they too are full of spots. I know for a fact that I...reactionscomments
Understanding What Genetics Research Is Doing for Psoriasis...I have had psoriasis for 55 years and everyone keeps telling me it is genetic. I recently saw an article discussing the likelihood of having psoriasis if either of your...reactionscomments