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Flaym
...feeling excited Flaym @flaym

How do you explain psoriasis to family members and friends in order for them to understand it?
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Sarah
Sarah - My family and friends don't understand it really at all, even though I talk about it more now tha... More »
dennis
dennis - My skins not so bad or so obvious so it’s usually not an elephant in the room but my PsA is bad a... More »
Michelle
Michelle - I was diagnosed when I was 18. Luckily I've made school year. My family did not know what it was ... More »
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

How hopeful are you that your psoriasis will improve in the future, through medication or natural approaches?

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IDA
IDA - so happy for your healing Angela. I was told there is a treatment with laser UVB light for this ... More »
Carolyn
Carolyn - Definitely natural approaches! It's already working for me..I became vegetarian a year ago, then... More »
IDA
IDA - GOOD TO KNOW THANKS
Flaym
...feeling insecure Flaym @flaym

How do you cope emotionally when you have new flare ups?
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Lou
Lou - For low Iron I've been told to take Flintstone with iron.
john, Psoriasis terminator
john, Psoriasis terminator - Thanks Lou, I am getting better now since taking supplement of iron :) sometimes 2 tabs a day jus... More »
Hekla
Hekla - I am good if I follow Alkaline food plan and take som suppl. Turmerc and ginger, avoid selen and ... More »
Flaym
...feeling frustrated Flaym @flaym

How do you deal with people staring?
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Millionways
Millionways - Erica, is it okay to send you a dm?
roslyn
roslyn - i stare right back
roslyn
roslyn - i ask them if something is wrong, most of the time they stop
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

If you could give yourself one piece of advice about psoriasis, what would you tell yourself?
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bernadette
bernadette - There is people with worse than p that keeps me sane
Ron
Ron - As the British would say "Keep calm and carry on"
fran peters
fran peters - Be patient with yourself. Don't push, It will pass and you will feel better .
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

Think of the perfect dermatology appointment, what would it be like?
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Kelli
Kelli - Is there such a thing as a perfect appointment when it comes to psoriasis? Lol
roslyn
roslyn - hard to believe , there is no perfect doctor , my derm keeps givin g me this greasy creams to put... More »
Rosey
Rosey - Can't say I have,dermy never does tests on me ,dr does they in cahoots with each other,the script... More »
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

What needs to be done to increase awareness of psoriasis in society?

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Jannie
Jannie - I agree John. Additives ,sugar ,pesticides,dairy all triggers for the big P
Susan
Susan - I think that it's important for US to be the voice. If we hide, then there is no awareness. Bar... More »
Kelli
Kelli - I’m not sure what the answer to this is, but there’s no much stigma regarding psoriasis in our so... More »
Flaym
...feeling alone Flaym @flaym

Is psoriasis hereditary? Do you have family members with psoriasis or is it only you in the family?

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Liz
Liz - No it just happened if low or had an accident which will set it off but as fast as it comes it le... More »
Lela
Lela - yup. I have it in my bloodline... my grandpa's sister, mom's cousin, me and my little girl 😢😢😢
Jill
Jill - So fa I am the only one with P in my family...It was triggered by a beta blocker med in my early... More »
Flaym
...feeling excited Flaym @flaym

Where else do you learn most about psoriasis as a condition?

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Jill
Jill - As long as I can keep itch under control, I can handle it..yeah Clint and your lemon info..⚘⚘
Jose Antonio
Jose Antonio - Here, books and internet ( be cautious with internet) I'm reading a book "healing psoriasis" the ... More »
john, Psoriasis terminator
john, Psoriasis terminator - , I have never read this book but, i follow a diet/lifestyle thats similar from learning from oth... More »
Flaym
...feeling insecure Flaym @flaym

To what extent do you feel you understand psoriasis and it's “behaviour”?
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john, Psoriasis terminator
john, Psoriasis terminator - Hello barbara, sugar is pretty evil stuff, usually is a trigger for most aswell as gluten/wheat,c... More »
Sarah
Sarah - More than I did a year ago, but still not much... I understand it as a part of human variation! B... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Hi Barbara. I can't add anything to what John has advised. The elimination diet works great for u... More »
Flaym
...feeling excited Flaym @flaym

Do you have a favourite psoriasis hack or useful tip to share with your vacation-bound Flaym friends? What essentials should be in the travel kit?
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Millionways
Millionways - Lotion with seasalt in it, as I can not take a seasalt bath on vacation. Sunscreen that doesnt ... More »
Michelle
Michelle - way to go Million! :)
Letitia
Letitia - I have been trying a new oil, I'll try and put on a photo so you can see, it's called Balneum soy... More »
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

Have you ever had psoriasis on your nails? What helps?

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john, Psoriasis terminator
john, Psoriasis terminator - Good, I wish you well Mohamd :)
mohamd
mohamd - Today I start using product from dead sea... Waiting the result to share it with all
colin
colin - Israel Ein Boket desert spa, is an excellent treatment option, the record for being clear is 12 y... More »
Flaym
...feeling frustrated Flaym @flaym

Did you have to give up something in your life after you have been diagnosed with psoriasis?
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IDA
IDA - Thank you so much Michelle your email was very helpful and will try to reach them this week.
Patricia
Patricia - Yes I never learned to swim at school. and felt so different I still remember 40yrs later and sti... More »
Elaine
Elaine - I'm sorry you're suffering for so long, Patricia. What treatments have you tried? Have you elim... More »
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

Can you tell in advance that you are about to have a flare-up? What are the warning signs? What do you do?

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Sarah
Sarah - You know loads about it! Mine is just mine. And everyones is just their own. It is a total myster... More »
Gordon
Gordon - I don't have flare ups hand size spot on my back few spots on the side. Stays the same. Started u... More »
Chel
Chel - My hands start itching but sometimes I don't even know I'm having a flare up until I look at my hand
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

How many different treatments have you tried for your psoriasis? What made you change between treatments?
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john, Psoriasis terminator
john, Psoriasis terminator - Hello Dianne, i dont believe in taking drugs etc or anything like that,its a difficult one with ... More »
Sarah
Sarah - That is one way to look at it Dianne! It's great to hear your flakes are looking so good. And goo... More »
Susan
Susan - Think I tried most everything except biologics Flaym... Really, when I took my health into my own... More »
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

What is your number one diet or exercise plan you follow to help your psoriasis?

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Michelle
Michelle - Susan, you are actually talking about me aren't you? Apart from the dental profession. Lol. I am... More »
Susan
Susan - Awww Michelle. Back at you. Glad to see we are on the same page. Boy!!! If I knew then what I ... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Hey Susan. Yeah, I can't even pop over for a cocktail lol. One never knows what could happen the ... More »
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

Have you used a tanning bed for your psoriasis? What was your experience?

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Terri
Terri - I never thought of shea butter at the tanning bed, if anything it should help get some of that oi... More »
Michelle
Michelle - I found that Shea Butter is soft on my P, but I don't use it anymore.
tony
tony - I was told its not directly psorisis thats causes iritis..its my immune system..that causes probl... More »
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

Have you ever had psoriasis on the bottom of your feet? What helps?

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Rose
Rose - Thanks Justin...will try this.
Ellen
Ellen - I don't know if its the weather , as winter is slowly creeping in here in SA , or I am subconscio... More »
Norman
Norman - OK, so here is an un-scientific study. For many years I have traveled a lot and stayed in Hotels ... More »
Flaym
...feeling hopeful Flaym @flaym

Which psoriasis symptom would you most like to resolve? Flake? Itch? Redness? Burn? Joint pain? Something else? - Why?

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Lorna Penner
Lorna Penner - Itch & Flaky. No pain for me--just very itchy and then I scratch which makes it red and sore.
Sarah
Sarah - Madmum007 yes me prickle prickle prickle
darren
darren - i can multi task now, scratch back against door frame and shoulders and chest in some strange loo... More »
Flaym
...feeling frustrated Flaym @flaym

Do you feel that you have enough knowledge of psoriasis as a condition to manage it effectively?
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Susan
Susan - Yup Ruben... A PDF.
Ruben
Ruben - Strange, shouldn't be a problem... That's exactly why they created PDF. @Joy do you get an erro... More »
Joy
Joy - I got the message but couldn't open the diet. Have fun
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