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Setting (and Keeping) Psoriasis Treatment Goals in the New Year
Over the summer I starting noticing something different about my wife’s behavior. She seemed more anxious, withdrawn, and lethargic. On our family trip to Mount Rushmore she uncharacteristically...
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How to Take Charge of Your Psoriasis Treatment
I recently spoke with Dave Taylor, director of research at Inspire, a patient engagement company with about 220 disease condition sites. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Inspire’s...
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What’s Next in Psoriasis Care: My Wish List
From l. to r., patient panelists Brooke Abbott, Howard Chang, and Mariah Leach. What will the future of psoriasis care look like? How might future medical innovation change your life with psoriasis? I...
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How My Psoriasis Journey Continues to Evolve
No, it’s not an actual cornfield. Howard Chang checks out an exhibitor booth for skincare products at this year’s AAD meeting. I attended the annual American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) meeting in...
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It’s Time for Psoriasis Spring Cleaning
Spring is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your eating habits and organize the medicine cabinet. Spring is in the air! The swallows that made their nest in our entryway last year are back. The...
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Know When to Get Checked for Psoriatic Arthritis
Early detection may help prevent permanent joint damage from psoriatic arthritis. Several years ago, I woke up with swelling and stiffness in my fingers along with a general achiness in my joints. I...
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How I Saw My Psoriasis Through My Mother’s Eyes
The first time I ever sat down to talk to a psychologist, I wondered how I got to this place of feeling so depressed, anxious, and angry. Was it living with a chronic illness like psoriasis for three...
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Tips for Traveling with Psoriasis
Every vacation requires planning, but traveling with a chronic condition like psoriasis requires extra work. I learned the hard way when my family took a trip to South Dakota last summer. We were...
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How Psoriasis Made Me a Better Dad
When Lori and I found out that she was pregnant with our firstborn, I couldn’t wipe the smile from my face. I would become a father for the first time. Overjoyed, we told everyone about the pregnancy....
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How to Find the Right Moisturizer for Your Psoriasis
I didn’t grasp the importance of using moisturizers on my dry skin until my mid-thirties. Back then I broke all the rules. I used my lotions and creams intermittently, not routinely. I took two showers...
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