Is Your Current Treatment Plan Good Enough?...Do you think your psoriasis treatment is good enough? If your psoriasis coverage is more than 3%, then it is possible the answer is no. The target response for treatment...reactionscomments
Cryotherapy worked for me....12 yrs ago my arm started to itch and turn red, then white plaques started to form from my elbow to my wrist on both arms. At night I would...reactions4comments
Psoriasis Superhero Spotlight: Reena's Journey...Meet Reena Ruparelia. Diagnosed in her teen years, she was scared, confused, and lonely. She's come a long way - now one of the most influential advocates for psoriasis awareness...reactionscomments
My Treatment Has Stopped Working... HELP...When one of my successful treatments stopped working, I was in denial. It was my second attempt at a biologic. I didn't want to accept the fact it was time...reactions1comment
What's in Your Bag?...When I'm looking for an over-the-counter (OTC) product for my psoriasis the first step is to elicit suggestions from friends living with psoriasis followed by my own research. Next, I...reactionscomments
Psoriasis and Ingrown Toenails...There was a period of time, when my skin was at its worst, in which I had to visit urgent care three times in as many months for infected ingrown...reactionscomments
Going Commando...Psoriasis, oh psoriasis, the things you have made me do. We will all try just about everything to makes sure the itch is less and comfort is more. I know...reactions11comments
Leah Steinberg...Hi, I'm Leah! I was diagnosed with psoriasis at age 16. I'm now 23 and I just recently graduated from TCNJ with a B.S. in Biology in the hopes of...
Dear Tenant......I have known you for the past 55 years. During the first 40 years of my life, you took residence in my body. I have tried to evict you so...reactions1comment
The Psoriasis Starter Kit...Since I have had psoriasis, I’ve come to realize there a few items I absolutely cannot live without. My skin can get extremely dry and flaky at times so no...reactionscomments
Moved: Reply To: Community Guidelines...I had been experiencing foot pain and plantar fasciitis. I was desperate to find a shoe that could get me through a day of walking without pain. Well I found...reactionsreplies
Psoriasis - The Silent Disease...What does this really mean to me? It means this disease can be quiet and does not speak, there is nothing letting me know that it would show up and...reactionscomments
Prednisone: The Bait and Switch...The first time I went on Prednisone, I thought I had discovered the answer to all of my psoriasis woes! I was given a large oral dose for a week’s...reactionscomments
Misconceptions After Finding a Successful Treatment...Up until 4 years ago, I didn't know what it meant to not have psoriasis. I had been covered with the disease on over 90% of my body since 7...reactionscomments
Why Scientific Literacy Is Essential When You Have Psoriasis...How often have you searched for information on the internet and been frustrated at the amount of spam you find? Identifying SPAM is usually pretty easy to do, it is...reactionscomments
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol)...Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) is a prescription biologic drug used to treat some adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. It may be recommended for people taking injections or pills (systemic...
Cimzia® (certolizumab pegol) Now Approved for Plaque Psoriasis...Cimzia was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Cimzia has been previously approved to treat other inflammatory conditions, including...reactionscomments
Is Cryotherapy Effective in Treating Psoriasis?...The use of extreme cold to improve health is called cryotherapy. Interventions range from trendy full-body cold immersion in spas to specific, localized applications of cold in medical settings. Targeted...reactionscomments
Advice For Those Starting Phototherapy...Phototherapy is a popular treatment for psoriasis patients who have exhausted topical treatments, or for whom topical treatments are inappropriate. Years ago, I found myself covered in a full body...reactionscomments
Which sunscreen should I use?...With sensitive psoriasis skin, which over the counter sunscreen does your skin tolerate the best?...reactions2replies