January 2025

Educating Our Friends and Family: Changing the Discourse Around Social Stigmas

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How can we shift the narrative surrounding social stigmas, especially for diseases that are physically visible, such as psoriasis? The Weight of Stigma It took me years to recognize the psychological burden that psoriasis had placed on my shoulders. The first time I confided in a close friend about my condition marked a significant turning […]

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I Need You to Hear This: Understanding Psoriasis and Its Impact on the Ears

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Living with psoriasis for over six decades has been a challenging journey. As a chronic autoimmune condition, it affects the skin, causing it to regenerate far too quickly. While normal skin renews itself every 28 days, for those with psoriasis, this cycle shortens to just 7 days. The result? Flaky, itchy, and inflamed skin that

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Are You Flaring?

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Living with psoriatic arthritis for 35 years and psoriasis for over 60 years has taught me a lot about this disease. Despite taking my treatment seriously, I often find myself questioning: Why me? Why do I have this condition? Instead of blaming myself, I decided to dive deep into the research to better understand the

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