National Healthy Skin Month: Advice From A FriendIt is common for people to find skin conditions hard to live with, both in terms of managing the condition and coping with the emotional impact. This National Healthy Skin... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Look At The Reality of PsoriasisThe painful skin, cracking and bleeding, the side-eye looks, and oh yeah, the endless endless itch. This is only a glimpse of what psoriasis truly looks like. So, how can... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of plaquepsoriasis.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Psoriasis: How It Truly FeelsLiving with psoriasis does not come without its physical challenges. Skin inflammation, plaque management and not to mention the flakes. These are all apparent and known symptoms that add to... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advice for Working With Your DoctorHaving a good partnership with your healthcare provider who is treating your psoriasis is key. You want to be able to talk openly about your concerns, your progress and your... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Taboo Talk - There Is No CureWe see the word "cure" get thrown around more than a football during the Super Bowl. So what do you call it when you find something that makes your symptoms... By Chris PettitBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Challenges as a Person of Color With PsoriasisPlaque psoriasis advocate Alisha Bridges shares some of her personal challenges of being a person of color and having psoriasis, including being misdiagnosed with other skin conditions and therefore not... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Are Not AloneMy psoriasis is back, and so am I to remind you that you are not battling this disease alone. There are amazing treatments available, but we don't always have access... By Chris PettitBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dating When You Have PsoriasisDating is stressful enough without psoriasis, but when you add the possibility of a psoriasis flare to your dating life, it can make meeting new people and forming relationships even... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Self-Esteem and Psoriasis"Since psoriasis is such a visible disease that other people can see it really had an impact on my self-esteem. A lot of times my psoriasis spoke on my behalf... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis Advocate Alisha's Diagnosis StoryEveryone's journey to a psoriasis diagnosis is different. For some, it may take many years and many different healthcare providers to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. For others... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let's Talk About Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk about with others, leaving people isolated and without... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Link between Physical Health and Mental HealthPhysical health and mental health are inextricably linked. People living with chronic conditions, like plaque psoriasis, not only have to manage their physical symptoms, but also cope with the negative... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Crazy Highlights of VolunteeringOur family has always been very involved with volunteering for the National Psoriasis Foundation and the Arthritis Foundation. Not all of our volunteer work revolves around fundraising, but often these... By Jaime Lyn MoyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Punching Out the Stigmas of PsoriasisStay 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... By Jaime Lyn MoyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Impact of PsoriasisPsoriasis is a chronic, lifelong condition that can be difficult to live with at times. The symptoms of psoriasis can be physically painful and the social and emotional impact of... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Battling Psoriasis SymptomsAs part of our Plaque Psoriasis In America 2017 survey, we asked our community members to share what symptoms they have experienced in the past 3 months. A look at... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meet Psoriasis Advocate Diane Talbert ... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Keep Calm and Battle OnAlthough we haven't found the cure and won the war on psoriasis (yet), there are daily battles we can be victorious in... Hope you enjoyed hearing about some of my... By Chris PettitBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis In America 2016: Getting Beneath the SurfacePsoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes symptoms to develop on the skin. There are several different types of psoriasis, but the most common form is called plaque psoriasis, which... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
