The journey to find something that works for my skin has been a challenge, to say the least. Check out my newest video where I discuss past treatments, and my newest journey of trying a natural remedy to achieve clear skin.
I had lunch with a fellow psoriasis conqueror a few weeks ago. One thing we had in common is that at some point in our life’s, we lied about our psoriasis. I remember being young and trying to comprehend my disease. When people would ask what it was, I would tell all types of lies. (Check out …
1. It’s Eczema It was always easier to say that the flaky, red patches on my skin was eczema. Most people have heard about eczema, but a lot of people have not heard about psoriasis. 35 Million people suffer with eczema in the US, while only 7.5 Million deal with Psoriasis. Therefore the platform for eczema is larger, and …
Psoriasis is a particularly unpleasant condition. First there are the skin patches. Then there’s the embarrassment and hiding that goes along with them – long-sleeved shirts, jeans in hot weather and turtle necks year-round. And not least of all, there are the associated health risks: an increased likelihood of stroke, heart problems, and cancer, and …
11 Best Psoriasis Videos of 2012 Psoriasis can be an awkward, uncomfortable condition—one that rarely gets coverage in videos and awareness campaigns.
Day 2 for The Wego Health’s National Health Blog Month 30 Days 30 Post Topic: “Write About the Weirdest Thing About Your Health” While most people value having a strong immune system, I wish mine would slow down a bit. The weirdest thing about Psoriasis is having to much of a good thing; which in my …
1. It’s contagious… No, but if you really want proof, rub my leg, wait 3 days and see what happens. 2. Clear skin is as simple as some Vaseline and vitamin E capsules… If only it was that easy… Do you know how many people with psoriasis that would be walking around looking like they’ve …
Psoriasis has disrupted my life since the age of 7. I hate it. Sometimes I think it has completely ruined my life. I just don’t have it here and there, it’s everywhere. I try to ignore it, but other people make you notice it with their looks and stares. They turn away, then look again, …
Day 10 for The Wego Health’s National Health Blog Month 30 Days 30 Post Topic: LOL Post. Write something funny or share something you found funny. So I’m over here having one of my Psoriasis moments going through old pictures for one of my WEGO Health post… I start crying to the hubby about how I let … Continue reading »
Day 4 for The Wego Health’s National Health Blog Month 30 Days 30 Post Topic: “Disclose post. How did you decide what to share? What do/don’t you share? When I decided to do a blog, I realized that I would be allowing people into a world that I hid for years. This thought was difficult initially. But … Continue reading »
Having psoriasis can lead to other health conditions such as arthritis or crohn’s disease, but what people don’t see is the depression this skin disease can cause. A lot of people I know didn’t really know that psoriasis affected me mentally, when actually the depression for me is the hardest part. I’ve done so well hiding … Continue reading »
CHALLENGE: Dear 16-year-old-me. Write a letter to yourself at age 16. What would you tell yourself? What would you make your younger self-aware of? Dear Alisha, I was going through pictures to remind myself of when I was you. As I went through the pictures I realized that you really allowed psoriasis to rule your life. I … Continue reading »
Battling psoriasis is not something you have to do alone. Find out how Dorene Lopez, the Psoriasis Psuperhero of the Month, helps her husband cope with his psoriasis! Age: 47 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Family member affected by psoriasis: My husband of 24 years. 3 words to describe your journey: Frustrating, Educational, Inspired How did your husband … Continue reading »
Day 8 for The Wego Health’s National Health Blog Month 30 Days 30 Post Topic: Write about how you choose to write about others in your blog. When it comes to having psoriasis, there are three types of people who enter my life. These people are the one’s who understand, the ones who don’t understand, … Continue reading »
Day 5 for The Wego Health’s National Health Blog Month 30 Days 30 Post Topic: Write a list of list of 3 things that you’re thankful for/excited about/or inspired by. Hey everybody! Today has been a bit of a busy day! But as they say, better late than never, so here we go! I’m going … Continue reading »
Day 1 for The Wego Health’s National Health Blog Month 30 Days 30 Post Topic: “Why I Write About My Health” I remember being in the 9th grade. It was a really awkward time for me. I had just moved from my grandparents house back in with my mother after a 4 year lapse. At that … Continue reading »
In honor of World Psoriasis Day (October 29th) learn more about my journey with Psoriasis! Continue reading »
