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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4repliesCoping
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...reactions1replyTips & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionsrepliesTriggersAwareness
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...reactions6repliesNewly 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactions7repliesTips & 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...reactionscomments
Is There A Medication That Causes Your Psoriasis Flares?...I remember years ago taking a high blood pressure medication that would cause me to flare. It took a while for the doctor to figure it out. They kept changing...reactions2repliesTriggersFlare-up
Is There A Surgery That Can Be Done To Treat Psoriasis?...Well, there is. It is called dermabrasion. I had never heard of this, but this is something that is used to remove the outer skin layer. This sounds very painful...reactions5repliesTreatment
Psoriasis And Seasonal Allergies...Allergy season is upon us, and it is killing me this year. I don't remember allergy season bothering me like this. I'm starting to flare some. I called my dermatologist...reactions6repliesWeatherTriggers
Does How You Feel About Your Psoriasis Improve With Age?...I’ve had psoriasis for many years. The condition first flared when I was 11. My mother noticed the red lesions on my scalp and I was taken to the doctor...reactionscomments
Living Loud - Psoriasis on Display...Psoriasis, for the last 15 years has played such a big role in my life. So much so that it is a part of who I am. I know people...reactionscomments
Where Do I Go From Here?...I have been living a nightmare when it comes to getting proper treatment for my psoriatic conditions. When the Governor of Louisiana, John Bel Edwards, signed the Medicaid expansion in...reactionscomments
Will I Ever Be Loved With Severe Psoriasis?...This was a question that was asked by one of my support group members. What would you have told this person? As someone who has had visible severe PsO over...reactions16repliesMental HealthCoping
