The Time I Entered a Beauty Pageant
When I was 18 years old, I entered a beauty pageant. Yep, that’s right, me, with my severe psoriasis. A beauty pageant. With an evening wear section, and even a swimsuit section. I’m… Read More
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Wear it Your Way: Boots and Jeans
I bought some new winter boots the other day, and I’ve been wearing them constantly – they’re great to throw on with skinny jeans and an oversized blouse or tunic to give you… Read More
Psychodermatologist Linda Papadopoulos on the Connection Between the Mind and the Skin
I just saw this really interesting article on Hello Magazine featuring an interview with Linda Papadopoulos, a psychologist and expert on psychodermatology. I’ve heard of her before, because I thought it was a… Read More
Day Sixteen: Taking Control
My skin is flaring up all over the place and I’m uncomfortable; having to wear layers of clothes to cover my body and layers of makeup to cover my face. But I feel… Read More
Day Fifteen: Exploring Treatment Options
I’ve tried a lot of treatments for my psoriasis over the years. I had a baptism of fire into the world of having a skin condition, as went pretty quickly from no psoriasis,… Read More
News: Vitamin D3 May Help Underlying Auto Immune Issue with Psoriasis
Just spotted this press release from a company in South Caroline that have released a new product for the treatment of psoriasis I thought was interesting: Psoriasis is caused when skin cells called… Read More
Day Fourteen: Going Back into Hiding
I guess I had a good run – a few months of almost completely clear skin. But now, my psoriasis is back with a vengeance. The course of UVB treatment I had about… Read More
What I Wore This Week: Covering up With Polka Dots + Stripes
I had a kinda tough week – my psoriasis has been getting increasingly worse in its’ flare cycle, and over the past seven days, it went to that next level, to the point… Read More
Wear it Your Way: Cropped Pants and Loafers
I love slim, cropped pants – they show off your figure, while giving generous coverage, and the little peep of ankle can be really sexy! I think they look awesome with a pair… Read More
Coping with a Skin Condition: Five Things I Tell Myself Every Day
I talk to myself all the time. Don’t worry, I’m not going crazy – my therapist told me to do it. OK – wait, that’s not helping! No, seriously, if there’s one thing… Read More
