One in every three people living with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints and connective tissue. The main symptoms include joint pain, stiffness and swelling and can affect any part of the body. Unfortunately if left untreated, PsA can cause permanent joint and bone damage leading to life-long … Continue reading
Since my initial diagnosis, the National Psoriasis Foundation has been an integral part of my psoriasis treatment plan. Shortly after learning that I had the disease in high school, my mom and I attended one of their “More Than Skin Deep” events in NYC. My grandmother had a mild case of psoriasis so I had … Continue reading
Still not sure what to get for your special spotty someone? The 2016 Psoriasis Holiday Gift Guide has arrived! Continue reading
Don’t know what to get for that special spotty someone?
Here’s your go-to psoriasis gift guide with something for everyone. Continue reading
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month and the National Psoriasis Foundation is challenging YOU to take their Wellness Challenge to celebrate. Follow the NPF on Facebook and Twitter for your daily wellness challenge, and connect with others who are walking the wellness talk. In addition to the Wellness Challenge, there are some awesome events planned to raise awareness: August 6 @ … Continue reading
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” I recently participated in the National Psoriasis Foundation and Healthline.com‘s #PSelfie Photo Campaign, a wonderful social media initiative launched to support and empower those who are living with psoriasis. I shared this photo and received a negative comment about it being a “joke” and … Continue reading
I recently got the chance to chat with Sabrina, a NPF mentor since 2009, blogger extraordinaire and psoriasis champ. And those are only three things that make Sabrina, Sabrina. “Hiding isn’t the answer. Sharing is the answer.” Her role as mentor at the NPF allows her to connect with newly diagnosed patients and provide them … Continue reading
Today, October 29, 2013 is World Psoriasis Awareness Day. The web has allowed so many people to share their stories and talk to others living with psoriasis. Many great individuals and organizations honored World Psoriasis Awareness Day in very special ways and I wanted to highlight a few today. The National Psoriasis Foundation teamed up with the … Continue reading
Next Sunday, May 5 is the National Psoriasis Foundation‘s Walk to Cure Psoriasis in New York at the NY Botanical Garden. Unfortunately, May 5 is also Greek Easter and we will be spending the weekend with my future father-in-law celebrating. Last year I ran the Long Island Half Marathon on the day of the New … Continue reading
It never ceases to amaze me how accepting and supporting the psoriasis community is. I’ve had the opportunity to connect with the wonderful & fabulous Matty K. through Twitter, don’t you just love social media? When Matt asked me to post an article to my site I knew without seeing it, that it would be … Continue reading