There’s a reason why for years I was always the person behind the camera in all the family photos. It did help me to develop skills and become a portrait photographer (which I love)...
Because of my rosacea I’ve always avoided working jobs that demanded a lot of contact with people. I don’t blame them if they stare. I think it’s curiosity, not pity. But it still bothers...
For years people have given me gift cards for beauty shops, knowing that I’d appreciate trying out new products for my eczema. At this point in my life, I think I’ve tried them all...
I’m the worst Christmas shopper ever because I leave everything to the last minute. And yes, I’m the kind of person who is crazy enough to go shopping during Black Friday just to get...
I would love to be able to wear those thick wool sweaters that I see in so many runway shows. But for someone like me with a severe case of adult acne, any fabric...
If you’ve always suffered from acne what is your worst enemy during the holidays? Dessert. And what’s the thing I can’t see myself skipping at the Christmas dinner? Dessert. So, this year I would...
I’m extremely organized when it comes to the holiday season. I buy everyone’s gifts in October and by early November I have everything figured out for Christmas eve from the menu to the decorations....
If I could eat Christmas turkey every day for the rest of my life, I think I would. Actually, I love all the food around the holiday season. It’s that time of year when...
People who have a healthy skin don’t worry too much about the cold weather. For someone with psoriasis, everything must be controlled in detail from the temperature outside and inside the house to the...
Growing up I was always self-conscious about my psoriasis and how much skin I was willing to show. It wasn’t so much about the illness, but I was tired of all the stares and...