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Howard Chang

Contributing Health Writer

Howard Chang has lived with severe psoriasis and atopic dermatitis for over 40 years — since childhood. He is an active patient advocate and health blogger. Howard has volunteered with the National Psoriasis Foundation in various roles, including as a social ambassador, Western Advocacy Committee co-chair, Capitol Hill Day committee member, Sacramento community division chair, and NPF Blog guest blogger.

Howard has written his psoriasis column, "The Itch to Beat Psoriasis," for Everyday Health since 2007. He is the recipient of the 2021 National Psoriasis Foundation Outstanding Volunteer...

Expertise

Patient advocacy, living with psoriasis and eczema–atopic dermatitis

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physical Geography, University of California in Davis
  • Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in General Ministry, Western Seminary
  • Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Fuller Theological Seminary

Awards and Accreditation

  • 2021 National Psoriasis Foundation Outstanding Volunteer Leader
  • 2018 WEGO Health Top 10 Lifetime Achievement Patient Leaders
  • Healthline Psoriasis Blog of the Year 2012–2017

Press Coverage

  • Underwood G. Patient Insights: Severe Psoriasis & Eczema. PharmaPhorum. May 20, 2019.
  • Patient Voices. PharmaVoice. April 1, 2018.
  • My “Don't Give Up” Attitude About Living With Psoriasis. NPF Podcast. April 7, 2020.
  • Howard Chang "The Itch to Beat Psoriasis." PatientOrator. July 2, 2018.

Guest Blogs

  • Living With Psoriasis: “How a Painful Disease Inspired Me to Advocate for Others.” Johnson & Johnson. August 01, 2016.
  • I Tried to Quit My Job Because of Psoriasis, But Thankfully, They Wouldn’t Let Me. Folks Magazine.
  • My Journey with Psoriasis. Portal Instruments Blog.
  • Back From the Brink: The Emotional Anguish of Psoriasis. MyTherapy. April 25, 2018.

Personal Website

https://psohoward.com/

Best Health Tip

Be your own best advocate. When you take charge of your health you become empowered and involved in what happens to your body.

Take one day at a time and live it to the fullest. Borrowing trouble from tomorrow only dampens today's potential joys and triumphs.

Learn about your health conditions and treatments. Knowledge truly is power when it comes to advocating for your own health and wellness.

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