My Travels thru Psoriasis...I started with this in my mid-twenties. Went thru Goeckerman and was clear for a bit. Then it hit with vengeance. Creams, Ointments, Kenalog shots and Methotrexate which made me...reactions1comment
Pathogenesis of Nail Psoriasis...Many people with psoriasis experience nail psoriasis, which is characterized by a variety of changes that occur to the nail and the nail bed. More than just a cosmetic problem...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...reactionscomments
When Doctors Don’t Understand...I have been seeing a dermatologist for the past 50 plus years. Most of them never got my treatment plan right. I have always wondered that if I had a...reactionscomments
5 Ways Psoriasis Impacted my Day-to-Day Life...I don't think people without psoriasis truly understand how this disease can impact a person on a day-to-day basis. I've had psoriasis for over two decades, and at one point...reactions1comment
Fermented Foods for Mental Health...Fermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way to preserve foods, gives them additional nutritional value...reactionscomments
Being Intimate with Psoriasis...I have been married for over 20 years. I remember my first date with my husband. I was totally covered from head to toe and flaking all over the place...reactionscomments
Preparing For the Storm...This has definitely been a season for hurricanes and disasters. My sister was in Florida and I was asking her over the phone, do you have food, water, clothes, flashlights...reactionscomments
Say What? 8 Great Comebacks for Questions and Comments About Psoriasis!...When you have a visible disease like psoriasis, people are bound to ask you questions. Sometimes it can become a nuisance and uncomfortable, but it's the way of life when...reactionscomments
Take The Mental Health Survey!...Managing symptoms of plaque psoriasis is difficult enough, but emotional and mental challenges can also arise. Often, people aren’t just coping with one chronic condition, but several, and it can...reactionscomments
Teledermatology: Using Technology to Diagnose and Treat Skin Conditions...Teledermatology is the skin branch of telemedicine, which is the use of telecommunication technology to relay audio, visual, and data information. Teledermatology can be a valuable tool for patients and...reactionscomments
The Real Reason Why Your Psoriasis Treatment Isn't Working...Most of all of us with psoriasis have struggled with finding a treatment that's right for our bodies. How many treatments have failed you in the last 5 years? Check...reactionscomments
Psoriasin cream reviews anyone?...Have any of you ever used a topical cream called Psoriasin? I started breaking out on my elbows and knees back in Janurary and just thought I had really dry...reactions5repliesTreatment
Do You Feel at War with Your Skin?...I have been at war with my skin for over 50 years. The goal for most people in life is to achieve success and peace or some variation of that...reactionscomments
Picking Out Tattoo Concealer For My Body Psoriasis...I am finding myself in quite the pickle these days! In one month from now I’ll be a Bridesmaid in a childhood friend’s wedding. Unfortunately, the guttate psoriasis on my...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...reactionscomments
Peer Bullying...I’m a pretty laid back guy. As the oldest of 6 children and the father of 3 busy boys, I have learned that people are very unique and there are...reactions1comment
Psoriasis Advancements...I got diagnosed with psoriasis in 1963. My first medication was a black tar that smelled so bad no one wanted to be around me; including myself. I can remember...reactionscomments
When Changing a Job is More Than Changing a Job...I went to my first interview in over four years a couple weeks ago. This is the first time I have interviewed since my skin started to clear up. To...reactionscomments
8 Self-Sabotaging Habits That Are Making Your Psoriasis Worse...Psoriasis is among the most common skin conditions, affecting about 2% of the U.S. population, and while the condition doesn't affect everyone the same way, the approach to treatment and...reactions9comments