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...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...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...reactionscomments
Can Using a Sauna Help Psoriasis?...With temperatures as high as 185 degrees, a sauna is a wood-enclosed room warmed by heated stones. Water is periodically poured on...reactions12comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions4comments
