Cyndi Lauper's Message of 'Hope' to Psoriasis Patients...You probably know Cyndi Lauper as an award-winning singer, songwriter, and pop culture icon with a career that has spanned more than 30 years. From her songs “Girls Just Want...reactionscomments
Have You Ever Had a Dermatologist Like This?...If you have psoriasis, chances are you’ve been to see one (or several!) dermatologists, medical professionals specializing in skin disorders. It occurred to me the other day that my dermatologists...reactions4comments
Shake the Haters Off: How to Manage Online Trolls and Manage Privacy...A few months back an advocate asked my advice on how to avoid online trolls. Due to the nature of the internet, you may never rid yourself completely of these...reactionscomments
My Experience with Clinical Trials...I have had psoriasis for over fifty years and psoriatic arthritis for 25 years. I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis ten years ago. I have always had psoriasis that has...reactionscomments
Using a "Grinder" on My Psoriasis...I have suffered from psoriasis for many years. At first, it was only on my elbows and knuckles - then a doctor changed my high blood pressure medicine - and...reactions4comments
From the Community: Top 5 Reasons for Clinical Trial Participation...We wanted to learn more about how the psoriasis community feels about clinical trials, so we took a look at the results of our 2017 Plaque Psoriasis In America Survey...reactionscomments
Fail or Flare?...Psoriasis is weird, huh? It reminds me of a bratty teenager that is happy one moment and angry the next. There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to...reactionscomments
Punching Out the Stigmas of Psoriasis...Stay away! You’re contagious. You’re ugly. You’re dirty. If you have psoriasis, you probably heard some of these nasty comments shot in your direction. This past World Psoriasis Day, my...reactionscomments
Rheumatologist Reject...I recently switched jobs. I could not be happier. Better hours, pay, and duties that are more satisfying. The big change is that I went from a sedentary job to...reactions7comments
How to know when it is time to switch treatments?...I am on my second biologic medication. The first one gave me some dramatic (to me, anyways) improvement in my condition, but the progress halted, so my derm put me...reactions1replyTreatment
Fish Oil and Psoriasis?...I have been taking fish oil pills for over 20 years. I started taking it because I had high cholesterol, borderline diabetes, and high blood pressure. Ten years ago I...reactionscomments
Words and Phrases that Bother Me as a Person Living with Psoriasis...Check out these list of words and phrases I could live without when it comes to psoriasis. I understand that some of the terms mentioned below are necessary depending on...reactionscomments
Cold weather remedies...As the weather gets cooler and the colder seasons are upon us, dry skin can get more difficult to avoid. What’s your best DIY recipe for dry, cracked skin?...reactions5replies
November is National Healthy Skin Month...The skin is the largest organ in our body and it has many important functions, one of the most important roles it plays is providing a protective barrier between the...reactionscomments
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance is Here...The weather is changing, leaves are falling and it is that time of year again- open enrollment in the United States! Whether you have private or public health insurance coverage...reactionscomments
That Creeping, Crawling Sensation Under Your Skin...Has psoriasis ever given you the sensation of having bugs crawling under your skin? It’s not a commonly discussed symptom, but many of us with psoriasis at one time or...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Chronicles: 8 Things You Need to Know Before Signing Up...There are a few reasons why people decide to join a clinical trial; One reason is that it's a cheaper way to receive treatment while living with psoriasis. Other people...reactionscomments
Sex, Intimacy, and Psoriasis...Psoriasis causes red, scaly patches on the skin that can be located on all areas of the body and can be painful and itchy, as well as seem unattractive. Psoriatic...reactions4comments
A Day in the Life With Psoriasis...Join the Conversation Describe your washing/cleansing routine. Do you use particular products or wash in a special way? Started by: rebeccabWeigh inA New Way of LifeA New Way of Life...reactions1comment