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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Managing Psoriasis During the Christmas Season: Tips for a Better Quality of Life

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The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for those managing psoriasis, it can also be a time of stress and potential flare-ups. Whether you’ve been living with psoriasis for years or were recently diagnosed, the right practices and mindset can help you enjoy the holidays while keeping your symptoms in

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Health and Fitness: A Balanced Approach

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Being healthy is not just about looking thin or building bulky muscles; it’s about achieving a holistic balance between physical, mental, and emotional well-being. True health comes from maintaining the right nutrition, staying active, and giving your body and mind the rest they need. Here, we’ll discuss essential ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle, from

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Your Doctor Just Diagnosed You With Psoriatic Arthritis – Now What?

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Receiving a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be overwhelming, but take a moment to recognize one thing: getting a proper diagnosis is an important milestone. For many, this process can take years. Now that you know what you’re dealing with, the journey forward is about learning to manage your symptoms, protecting your joints, and

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4 Psoriasis Warriors With Stories to Tell

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Living with psoriasis often feels isolating. People like us, who battle this condition daily, may feel different, unattractive, and even misunderstood. Social media doesn’t always help—endless posts of people flaunting their flawless skin can deepen those feelings. But amidst this, a powerful movement emerged in 2016 on Instagram under the hashtag #getyourskinout. This movement’s goal

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My Story: Embracing a Normal Life with Psoriatic Arthritis

Diane Talbert

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA)—two words that might sound foreign, complicated, and challenging to pronounce. For most people, PsA is a mystery, overshadowed by its counterpart, psoriasis. Successful therapy often starts with identifying early symptoms, but detecting PsA is not always straightforward. In my journey, psoriasis took center stage before PsA came into play. Early Years with

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