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 »
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I know I’m late…
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 »
Shhhhh It’s a Secret
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 »
Video of the Week: Top Model “Disease Girl”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZWVfnXcFAU
Winner of Top Model CariDee discusses her battle with psoriasis.
The Part of Psoriasis You DON’T See
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 »