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 »
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 … 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 »
A few months ago I went to church with my arms out in a 3/4 jacket. At this time psoriasis covered my arms, but I was trying my best to walk in confidence. You would think that church would be the safest place to go and not have to worry. But no matter what, fear … 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 »
