If there’s heating of the home involved, the skin gets much drier so I use a lot of aloe based creams all over. But it should be nice in England right now so enjoy the sun! Have fun with your Husby!

Good to hear that all going well for you Clint. Stay healthy.

I wish everyone would wear a mask for one month.

Thanks John

That’s great Daniela! Could it be that you’re getting more sun? My psoriasis too is clearing up which is great considering the stress we’re all experiencing.

I hope you stay healthy John.

Hi Dave, During the winter I lather my skin daily with creams that are natural and aloe vera based. Some people avoid eating certain foods but I’ve tried all that and it didn’t seem to affect my skin. In the summer it’s all about the sun. I sunbathe every chance I get and my skin gets ever so much better. Stress worsens so I try to keep that under control but with the current situation that’s quite difficult. Hope you stay healthy and your skin gets happier.

Considering all the stress everyone is under, I’m surprised my psoriasis is not worse. It’s not amazing but since I’m still not able to sunbathe any time soon it’s to be expected. I’ve never had it on the face. That must not be fun. Can you sit in the sun a bit? Hope it goes away Diane and Linda.

Sorry to hear about having to choose treatment or stay at home Stuey. Would you be able to take any precautions in the hospital, i.e. wear a mask, not be in a crowded room...? Is the hospital you're getting treatment in a hospital where there are many COVID-19 patients? Good luck!

We all have to be very careful that’s for sure. I’ve been self isolating for two weeks. Haven’t been able to spend time with my daughter who is 6 months pregnant. Not taking any chances. Stay safe everybody

Hi Michelle (& all Flaymers!),
I haven’t read anything to that effect yet. I think with the constant stress and worry that our skin will be unhappy but whether that translates into weakness towards the COVID-19 who knows. Keep up your spirits, stay home if you can and hopefully this nightmare that we’re all living will resolve itself.

I think the stress which surrounds all of us at this difficult time definitely worsens our skin condition. I’ve noticed my skin suffering because of the constant anxiety but with the better weather coming it’ll get better in the sun. Interesting how the sun kills the Coronavirus.

That’ll do it. Hopefully life is easier for you and your family now and your skin will be happier.

Were you very stressed when you first got psoriasis Gary? Mine flares up when I’m stressed but I’m thankful it’s usually mild psoriasis. Better to have started at 45! I was a baby when I first got it, on my scalp, perhaps from the homemade baby formula I was given which consisted of powdered milk, water and corn syrup with a few vitamins thrown in.

It sounds as if you’re doing everything you can John. For sure some health problems just need time to heal. I too am taking turmeric with pepper, ginger, vitamin D3 in liquid, B12, calcium, ashwagandha, and sea kelp. I have no idea if it helps but I’m 61 and don’t take any prescription drugs which I understand is now a rarity so maybe all these supplements do help! Hope you feel better quickly!

Hi Gary, Although they say psoriasis is hereditary, I have never known anyone on either side of my family who have had it. Just lucky me! Be careful with the Dovobet. I used that for a few years and developed ostopaenia (the precursor to osteoporosis), only at the places I was applying the cream. For me the solution is the sun and during the winter light treatment helps. Good luck.

Isn’t it incredible how many things can go wrong with the human body?! Hope you get a good solution for your new health concern John!

Sorry to hear that Diane. Emotional stress is so bad for our skin. I had horrific skin for two years when my stepson was very ill. Try to take one day at a time, take good care of yourself and know that it will get better.

Hope you get better quickly John. Winter is almost over and sun is coming to our rescue!

I too take Vitamin D3. I used to take 5,000 IU/day. I recently had my blood tested and my vitamin D level was quite high, not toxic but heading in that direction. So I’ve really cut down on it. Winter is harsh on P even with high Vitamin D level. So dry in the house. I need the sun!

That’s great Julia! Did you do something to make your psoriasis better or just time?