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
Is Psoriasis Too Profitable To Cure?...There are two things that I would really like researchers to figure out: how to cure psoriasis, and a road map for how to avoid getting psoriasis. I’d also like...reactionscomments
Fatigue...Has anyone found anything to help with the extreme fatigue? I'm having trouble working because of it...reactions6replies
6 Things You Should Know About Light Therapy for Psoriasis...For the first decade of living with my disease, I could only use topicals and light treatments, mainly because I was under the age of 18, and 20 years ago...reactionscomments
Awkward 101: Psoriasis in the Classroom...I’ve been looking into going back to school recently, which has brought up some unexpected memories about having psoriasis in a classroom setting. Being in close quarters with peers for...reactionscomments
How do you explain the pain?...How do you explain to your family, partner, friends, or co-workers your pain symptoms? What has been effective in getting them to understand and be more sympathetic?...reactions4replies
What types of OTC medications help with painful plaques?...Looking for an OTC lotion or treatment for painful, burning skin plaques. What has worked for you?...reactionsreplies
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...reactionscomments
10 Ways to Raise Awareness for Psoriasis...Check out these 10 ways to raise awareness for psoriasis! #FlauntYourFlares The goal of this hashtag is to show off your psoriasis flares in the proudest ways to show others...reactionscomments
6 Items You Need For Your College Dorm Room if You Have Psoriasis...It's the start of a new school year! When I went off to college in 2005, I was covered in psoriasis from head-to-toe. Prior to leaving for school, I grew...reactionscomments
Can scalp psoriasis cause swelling at the base of your skull?...I have swelling at the base of my skull on my neck. The doctor is telling me that it is caused by my psoriasis. To me, it feels like I...reactions1reply
The Pstruggle is Real...Hello, fellow psoriasis brothers and sisters! My name is Tiffany and I am an NYC native currently living in Union City, NJ. I was first diagnosed with psoriasis at the...reactions1comment
Finding a New Provider...Recently I made the hard choice to switch dermatologists. You know what? It felt like breaking up with a girlfriend. I put the records request in thinking that would give...reactionscomments
What Is Palmoplantar Pustulosis?...Palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes pustules (small inflamed bumps) on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, or both. PPP is...reactionscomments
Biosimilars vs Biologics...What's the Scoop?...Have you heard of biosimilars? They are basically a similar form of brand name biologics. There has been some debate on whether or not the biosimilar option is safe to...reactionscomments
The Spotty Sibling...My brother called me earlier this year to let me know he was diagnosed with guttate psoriasis. This sounds horrible, and I have felt guilty about it, but there was...reactionscomments
10 Questions to Gauge When Considering Treatment Options...Are you trying to figure out what psoriasis treatments will work best for you? Check out these 4 different treatment types and the pros and cons that come with each...reactionscomments
What is the Difference Between Psoriasis and Atopic Eczema?...Psoriasis and atopic eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) are both conditions that affect the skin, and they both tend to run in families. However, there are differences between the...reactions1comment
Sulfur and Psoriasis...Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis do not smell like that! Have you ever had sulfur treated water? I was invited to a friend's home and she told me that they used...reactions2comments
