Psoriasis

You may think I'm being rude/I'm just embarrassed to be nude/Psoriasis has taken its toll on me/It's come and gone, too many times before - Jon Lovitz

Psoriasis
Psoriasis

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I write about my health because…

I write about my health because…I don’t want anyone living with psoriasis to think they’re alone. I’m a part of a community that supports one another through words of wisdom, advice, friendship and care.  Everyone has very unique experiences conquering their skin condition, and other health concerns, but those experiences shared can have a positive impact on someone looking for guidance.

It’s really inspiring to see how much encouragement and love the psoriasis community has for one another. We all understand the physical and mental anguish that can be brought on by a flare up and the frustrations of trying to figure out why.

When I was diagnosed, I stayed…

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 I write about my health because…

It’s okay to be frustrated and sad about your skin, but you don’t have to go through it alone. We can all teach and learn from one another and continue to support and spread awareness about psoriasis.

Otezla

A moderate to severe plaque psoriasis medication. Otezla is a pill that can help you achieve clearer skin.

Cimzia

CIMZIA may still help you achieve clearer skin—even if you've been on another biologic.

Enbrel

ENBREL is a prescription medicine that can be self-injected. It is used to treat five long-term inflammatory diseases: moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), adult chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, psoriatic arthritis, moderate to severe juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

Stelara

STELARA® (ustekinumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.

XTRAC

Since receiving FDA clearance in 2000, the XTRAC Excimer Laser has come to be recognized by dermatologists worldwide as the market leader in the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo. XTRAC Lasers produce a highly effective, safe, and painless therapy by delivering a targeted, super-narrow UVB band to affected areas, resulting in effective and rapid improvement without the worry of harmful side effects of invasive, systemic agents.

Let's Face it: Psoriasis

Our goal is to help those with Psoriasis by connecting them to the resources and information they need.

Overcoming Psoriasis

How Psoriasis changed my life…

Psoriasis Exposed by Rena

Hi, I’m Rena and I wear my warrior scars with pride. I was first diagnosed with psoriasis at 13 years old and without a doubt it has been a roller-coaster of a ride, and I’m still on it! It is a journey that test’s physical, mental and emotional strength which can really change you as a person.

Psoriasis Rx

When it comes to an effective psoriasis treatment, knowledge is power. PsoriasisRx.com was created with the express mission to help psoriasis patients, their friends & families, health care professionals, and the general public to get accurate psoriasis-related information. For the vast majority of people with psoriasis, effective treatment can minimize expense and embarrassment while beautifying the skin.

Psoriasis Society

The Society is managed by dedicated volunteers who work long hours to provide information on psoriasis across Canada.

Canadian Association of Psoriasis Patients

The Canadian Association of Psoriasis Patients was formed to better serve the needs of psoriasis patients across the country. We are a subsidiary of the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance and strive to improve the quality of life for all Canadian Psoriasis Patients.

Canadian Psoriasis Network

The Canadian Psoriasis Network (CPN) is a national not-for-profit organization whose focus is on research, education and support for Canadians living with psoriatic disease.

International Federation of Psoriasis Associations

The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) is a non-profit organization made up of psoriasis associations from around the world. IFPA unites psoriasis associations so that their global campaign for improved medical care, greater public understanding and increased research will improve the lives of people who live with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and explore the challenges psoriasis presents to the international psoriasis community.

International Psoriasis Council

the International Psoriasis Council is a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing psoriasis research and treatment by providing a forum for education, collaboration, and innovation among physicians, researchers, and other professionals working on the physical, economic, and social aspects of psoriatic skin and joint disease.

National Psoriasis Foundation

Working to find a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and to eliminate their devastating effects through research, advocacy and education.

Just a Girl with Spots

My hope for this blog is to spread awareness of what psoriasis is and that it is not “just a skin condition.” It’s not only about vanity; there are mental and physical challenges that we must overcome daily associated with our disease. I want to share my trials and triumphs, tips and tricks of my experiences living with psoriasis.

My Skin and I

Helping explain psorisis, releasing my feelings.

CDC

Psoriasis causes patches of thick red skin and silvery scales. Patches are typically found on the elbows, knees, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and soles of feet, but can affect other places (fingernails, toenails, and mouth). The most common type of psoriasis is called plaque psoriasis.

Derm Web

At this time psoriasis cannot be cured but can be helped and improved with treatment. You may have had psoriasis for a long time and know a great deal about it, or you may have just found out that you have this condition. It is important that you know all you can about psoriasis so that you can better understand the treatments and how to get the best possible results.

DermNet NZ

Psoriasis affects 2–4% of males and females. It can start at any age including childhood, with peaks of onset at 15–25 years and 50–60 years. It tends to persist lifelong, fluctuating in extent and severity. It is particularly common in Caucasians, but may affect people of any race. About one third of patients with psoriasis have family members with psoriasis.

Live Science

With psoriasis, an overactive immune system leads to skin cells that grow too quickly: New skin cells form in days rather than weeks, which causes them to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin, forming the characteristic thick patches and scales of psoriasis, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation.

MayoClinic

Psoriasis is a persistent, long-lasting disease. You may have periods when your psoriasis symptoms improve or go into remission alternating with times your psoriasis becomes worse.

MedicineNet

Psoriasis is considered an incurable, long-term (chronic) skin condition. It has a variable course, periodically improving and worsening. It is not unusual for psoriasis to spontaneously clear for years and stay in remission.

MedlinePlus

Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales. You usually get them on your elbows, knees, scalp, back, face, palms and feet, but they can show up on other parts of your body.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Psoriasis occurs when skin cells quickly rise from their origin below the surface of the skin and pile up on the surface before they have a chance to mature. Usually this movement (also called turnover) takes about a month, but in psoriasis it may occur in only a few days.

NHS

Many people's psoriasis symptoms start or become worse because of a certain event, known as a "trigger". Possible triggers of psoriasis include an injury to your skin, throat infections and using certain medicines.

Patient

About 1 in 50 people develop psoriasis at some stage of their life. Psoriasis is more common in white people. It can first develop at any age but it most commonly starts between the ages of 15 and 30 years.

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