I tried the ketogenic diet too but only for a few weeks. Since I can’t eat too many eggs, avocados and seeds, or else I end up with digestive issues, it was not for me. I do take ginger capsules for internal inflammation (1200 mg/day) and turmeric, drink a lot of water and rarely consume sugar. My P on my body is never itchy but the P on my scalp always is. I wonder why?!

For me the solution is sunbathing, not something I’m able to do during the winter in Canada. I’ve tried the elimination diet and only found a bit of intolerance with dairy. So I now eat bread and drink red wine with happiness! Stress is also a trigger so I gave up coffee which makes me jittery. I use a lot of creams (mostly aloe based) during the winter to keep skin lubricated. It’s a frustrating disease because it’s hard to know what to do and each person is different. Try to listen to what your body is communicating to you because ultimately our skin is talking to us and telling us that something we’re doing/eating/drinking/breathing is not good for our health. Good luck Courtney!

My skin too hates winter. I should always be in the sun wearing shirts and a tank top! Alas I live in Canada and we had our first snowfall last night! It won’t last but it’s safe to say I won’t be sunbathing for quite a few months 😞

Stress is so bad for psoriasis but easier said than done to be stress free. Hope life gets better for you Phil and your skin too!

I wore white tops at work for years because of scalp psoriasis. I still have some scalp psoriasis but it’s definitely not as bad and I too try not to scratch my scalp.

It’s a great story, how you met. I wish you so much happiness together!

I have a small light therapy machine. I use it in the winter when I can’t expose my skin to the sun. For sure it can only do small areas at a time and is therefore time consuming. But it does seem to help.

Wow congratulations! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness! 🌻🌻🌻

Stress worsens my psoriasis also. What have you tried to do to reduce your stress? I gave up coffee because the caffeine affected me, do tai chi, take long walks. Try keeping your psoriasis lubricated. This can help with the pain. Good luck Ashley.

So sorry for your loss Ashley. Life will never be the same without your loving husband but you will go on. My husband lost his son at 14 years old. I’ve always been thankful that he was still able to enjoy life even though his heart has suffered so much. Your skin will improve with time. Try not to think about it too much. Hard I know but it’s a vicious circle. Try to do something every day that makes you feel happy.

Sorry to hear that John. Don’t you hate it when people around you are sick?! Hope you feel better soon and your skin too.

I recently had my vitamin D level tested and it was quite high, not in the toxic range but heading there. I only take vitamin D3 in the winter. I still have a bit of psoriasis but not too bad.

I know it totally has steroids in its ingredients. It’s too bad because it works so well but like you I use it sparingly and only when necessary. Not eating lobster will be cheaper! It comes from Canada where I live but still very expensive.

I had a reaction to eating lobster the other day. Woke up in the middle of the arm with my skin all itchy, still have some spots on my arms too Rosey but they're slowly going away. I did use that magic Chinese cream (which supposedly has steroids in it although they claim it doesn't) and my aloe vera cream. So I guess no more lobsters for me!

Good to see you all back! I wondered what had happened. It's nice to have a community such as this one where we can share with our miseries and our solutions.

Thanks Clint. Hope you’re enjoying the sun! Still using lemons?!

Hi Michelle. Sorry to hear about new spots. So frustrating. For unknown reason, I couldn’t access this site for a few months, Hope you get healthy quickly.

That’s great Steve. I’m doing pretty well too, a combination of sun and salt water vacation, and a bit of magical Chinese cream used sparingly. Not restricting myself nutritionally although I eat very well. Let’s hope we all have clear skin!

Happy belated birthday Ellen! 🥂

I love the ocean too. So good for our skin, the sun and the salt water. Sorry I didn’t rhyme my words!