Have you tried light therapy (phototherapy)?...Have you used light therapy (phototherapy)? What was your experience using it as a treatment option? If given the option would you use light therapy at home?...reactions18replies
Tikeyah Varner...Tikeyah was previously a health leader on PlaquePsoriasis.com. Tikeyah Varner was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis in 2009 - but that hasn’t stopped her from following her dreams. She decided to...
How to Outsmart the Scammers...In a time when your body is in so much pain, the last thing you want to do is run from upstairs to downstairs and realize on the other end...reactionscomments
Talking with Your Doctor About Progressing Psoriasis...It may be that your psoriasis flares are occurring more frequently or lasting for longer periods of time. Maybe you've noticed that your psoriasis has spread to new areas of...reactionscomments
Kombucha for Psoriasis...For the past 55 years, I have had psoriasis. You can only imagine the things people have told me and given to me to “cure” my psoriasis. I have received...reactions19comments
Perceptions of Chronic Illness...According to the CDC, nearly half of Americans have one or more chronic conditions, and the World Health Organization estimates that by 2020 that number will rise even higher. Since...reactions2comments
Brittany Ineson...Brittany was previously a health leader on PlaquePsoriasis.com. Brittany Ineson is fairly new to the psoriasis community, having been diagnosed only five years ago. But being a “newbie” hasn’t stopped...
Psoriasis in the Workplace...Working while living with and managing a chronic condition like psoriasis can create challenges. Learning to balance the demands of one's job with the changing aspects of your psoriasis isn't...reactionscomments
4 Ways the NPF Patient Navigation Center Can Help You...When people ask me what my biggest regret is, I always say not knowing about the NPF sooner. One of the biggest challenges of living with psoriasis was not being...reactionscomments
I Encountered Step Therapy and Didn't Know It...I was around the age of 22 trying to decide if I was going to try a biologic for the very first time. I had been apprehensive on trying an...reactionscomments
We Are Not Fortune Tellers...There is a psychic business just up the road from my house, and it catches my eye every time I pass by. I’ve never been one to believe in the...reactionscomments
The Pros and Cons of Teledermatology...Teledermatology is the skin branch of telemedicine, which is the use of telecommunication technology to relay audio, visual, and data information. Teledermatology is becoming a more common means of delivering...reactionscomments
Is Psoriasis Worse for Men?...Psoriasis occurs in both men and women at fairly equal rates, but several studies have found there are differences between the sexes in regard to treatment. Men are more likely...reactionscomments
Ciprofloxacin...I wish I had NEVER taken this antibiotic! It was the catalyst for my first flare and has destroyed my tendons, Achilles....reactions2comments
There Is An App For That!...Trying to track your symptoms, or maybe you are looking for a way to log what triggers your psoriasis? Maybe you need something that helps with medication management or helps...reactionscomments
Empathetic Listening or Failed Listening?...I had to make myself fully understand as psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis patient that I need to practice empathetic listening. I know from experience people aren’t really listening to what...reactionscomments
What Is The Connection Between Nightshades & Psoriasis?...I can’t remember the first time someone told me I should avoid nightshades to help my psoriasis, but I can probably guess that my first thought once they explained it...reactions9comments
Is A Good Night's Sleep Possible?...Ahhh sleep, we all need it to stay healthy, but sometimes it can be extremely challenging to get a good night's sleep. Symptoms of psoriasis can creep up at night...reactionscomments
Any suggestions for getting some sleep when you have psoriasis?...Anyone out there have any suggestions for getting some much-needed rest when you have psoriasis? Chamomile tea? Guided meditation? Sheep counting?...reactions1reply
The Tedtalk That Changed my Life...Many of us with psoriasis face mental health challenges that go untreated. There are several reasons for this occurrence which includes: At one point my reasoning for not pursuing mental...reactionscomments