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 TeamSeptember 15, 2020Bookmark 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 TeamMarch 11, 2020Bookmark 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 TeamSeptember 9, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With Psoriasis: An Interview with Chris PettitChris Pettit has had psoriasis since he was a teen -- although he didn't always know what he had was more than dry skin. As part of the Living With... By Emily DownwardJuly 15, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Guided Meditation for Stress ReductionMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration... By Editorial TeamMay 20, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Plaque Psoriasis Stress Management: Breathing Exercise for RelaxationFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises. In this video, renowned naturopath... By Editorial TeamMay 6, 2019Bookmark 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 PettitMarch 5, 2019Bookmark 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 TeamFebruary 25, 2019Bookmark 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 PettitFebruary 19, 2019Bookmark 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 TeamOctober 8, 2018Bookmark 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 TeamSeptember 17, 2018Bookmark 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 TeamAugust 7, 2018Bookmark 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 TeamMay 14, 2018Bookmark 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 TeamMarch 17, 2018Bookmark 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 MoyNovember 28, 2017Bookmark 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 MoyNovember 13, 2017Bookmark 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 TeamOctober 25, 2017Bookmark 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 TeamOctober 17, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meet Psoriasis Advocate Diane Talbert ... By Editorial TeamAugust 29, 2017Bookmark 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 PettitApril 27, 2017Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
