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Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

Psoriasis and Obesity: Obesity
Researchers have known for some time that people with psoriatic disease are more likely to be obese than the normal population.

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Alexander Bruce
Alexander Bruce - I think part of the reason maybe that those with psoriasis may not fell comfortable doing exercis... More »
Sheila Harris
Sheila Harris - Not true. I’m not obese suffered all my life inherited it from my aunt.
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Hello Sheila, I am not obese either and i am a lifer too with many problems but i am okay, I thin... More »
Rosie
...feeling frustrated Rosie @roskw

Hi guys,
Does anybody know any specific foods that are great for psoriasis and really bad for psoriasis?

I’m looking into it and it feels like everything I’m eating is wrong. Like tomatoes and kidney beans.

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Michelle
Michelle - Hi Claire, I just take a teaspoon turmeric powder and mix it with my water. not a heaped spoon th... More »
ELIZABETH
ELIZABETH - I am stubborn and no restriction for all food but but but again flare up P darn , hahaha I enjoy ... More »
Alexander Bruce
Alexander Bruce - Hi Rosie I was advised to avoid foods containing citric acid like oranges but I just eat what I f... More »
Rosey
...feeling hopeful Rosey @sue2023

Hi everyone, I don't get this. Dietitian put me on low carb high fat diet, lots of dairy and butter, cool, it's not for psrioasis but to lose weight as put on wayyyy too much since I quit work. We will see if it works, I'll try anything once.

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Michelle
Michelle - Hi Rosey. Good luck on the diet. let us know how its going. I need to lose weight too. this festi... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - i hope all goes well with it Rosey , I am less strict on the way i used to be, though still dont ... More »
Ann
Ann - If I eat any dairy products my psoriasis gets worse. I'm that bad at the moment Its very itchy an... More »
Mahommed
...feeling frustrated Mahommed @mahommed

I have psoriasis and using dovabet, but not really helping...any suggestions.
What is best for scalp psoriasis please, nothing seems to be helping me.
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Ellen
Ellen - John we don't have Alphosyl here is SA … but there are other TAR shampoos ….
Michelle
Michelle - Hi Mahommed. I agree with Ellen and John. Tar shampoo works the best. I don't have scalp P anymor... More »
Chrisb
Chrisb - Have you tried dovabet gel for your scalp, it can be a bit messy but it works for me (when I can ... More »
Harvey
...feeling insecure Harvey @harvey

Hey guys
Had P for 12 years now. Tried most potions and treatments with varying outcomes. Pretty sure a secluded island with fantastic weather would do it..... Anyone with a spair island?🏝🏝🏝
Michelle
Michelle - If you find it let us know. we can all do with that :)
Claudia
...feeling okay Claudia @claudia103

My flair up always come on the same spot on my body and goes away when I stop eating certain foods. I’m beginning to think I may have a liver problem. Could psoriasis, where the liver is not able to deal with toxins in the body?
Michelle
Michelle - Hi Claudia. The thing is that our P does not like junk food, pastas, fizzy drinks etc. We have to... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - So true Michelle, Yes and remember your gut is linked to your brain aswell, Probably why junk foo... More »
Michelle
Michelle - haha John. True.
Sophie
...feeling hopeful Sophie @sophie860

Helloo all, my first post on here but 21 and currently fighting a guttate psoriasis outbreak. There’s so much advice on here, anybody have any opinions on whether diet will have any impact on my flare ups? X
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Michelle
Michelle - Hi Sophie and welcome to Flaym :) A diet change will definitely help. Carol is right, cutting ... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Yep, i concur with Michelle,, Slow elimination is key to success,You want a lifestyle plan then ... More »
Susan
Susan - Absolutely diet! Michelle and John know my story. Plus get rid of any crap in your life. Trust... More »
Rosey
...feeling frustrated Rosey @sue2023

I am devo but having hard time responding here,

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Michelle
Michelle - I can imagine what you're going through Rosey and it's not a happy day in the park at all. Withou... More »
Anisha
Anisha - Hi my fellow South Africans Can you recommend a good skin specialist around JHB and PTA please. ... More »
Rosey
Rosey - Am doing good, now its psa, Dr's argh, easy load on work atm so not as painful, but can't deny wh... More »
Linda Anne
...feeling frustrated Linda Anne @lindaanne

Think im feeling little stressed again hand flaring up .
James
James - Do you have stuff you can do to destress, even for a while? I’m fairly stress free right now but ... More »
Martin
...feeling okay Martin @martin2914

I want to do some MMA fighting this year. Anyone done this with psoriasis? The thought of stepping in the cage with everyone watching is one thing, doing it with psoriasis dotted around everywhere is another.. Should I just go for it?

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Martin
Martin - So far as I can tell I haven't had any issues in training. I've done a lot of grappling and it do... More »
Daniel
Daniel - Hi Martin. I do jiu jitsu and at times I can be peeling all over the place on the gym matts
Martin
Martin - I haven't noticed anything like that yet. I work in a fabrication facility so I end up having a g... More »
Peter
...feeling hopeful Peter @peter5300

hello all you beautiful P vets , i know its been a wile .So question does any one in Europe have any advise for pustular psoriasis as mine has hit me quite badly the past few months and it just wont listen.
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Rosey
Rosey - Just something I heard/ read about ,pustular psoriasis ,someone used bleach wipes as it's a infec... More »
Clint
Clint - Quit creams use lemon 🍋 and Epsom salt bath 🛀 you will see results
Peter
Peter - Thanks for the advice all, hope you are all well
Avo
...feeling okay Avo @avo

Never give up
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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Galaxy Quest is funny,Worth a watch Michelle :)
Michelle
Michelle - I will thank you John. I knew you're going to say something about Star Trek lol
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Well, I thought i say something before i beamed out with a few flakes an all :)
Mary
...feeling okay Mary @mary1979

I have started having trouble with my eyes sometimes you would think that I am crying but when I wake up around my eyes are very dry and sore is this normal

James
James - Can’t say I’ve had that but P can definitely affect your eyes. It makes mine very light sensitive... More »
Mary
Mary - Thanks James . I am gutted that I now have to put up with this around my eyes
James
James - Just remember P is often not static and can spring up in one place, stay for a bit then disappear.
Linda Anne
...feeling hopeful Linda Anne @lindaanne

Really sore at the moment no creams releaving it, any ideas would be helpful, Thank you Linda Small .
Michelle
Michelle - Hi Linda Have you tried any other creams since writing this post?
Mishi
...feeling okay Mishi @mishi

Winter is veryhard
Honey
Honey - Mine is rainy season. We don't have winter in my country so I guess you dealing with winters is m... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Sorry about this Mishi and welcome to Flaym, Yes winter seems to hit most of us i know , I got s... More »
drra
...feeling okay drra @drra

Psoriasi since 1989...
Md
...feeling okay Md @md

Started exercise in a gymnasium today. Feeling great to relax from stress.

lyn
...feeling okay lyn @lyns

Read some very interesting comments.
Thanks to all of you.
Michelle
Michelle - You are most welcome Lyns. Please feel free to ask any questions and we are open to any advice yo... More »
Michelle
Michelle - And welcome to Flaym!
Lindakay1948
Lindakay1948 - Hi Lyns welcome to Flaym . I use the Topic section a lot and we also have an added benefit becaus... More »
James
...feeling frustrated James @james64

Never give up
Sarah
Sarah - Never ever 💚
James
James - Call me 07956389761
Ian
...feeling happy Ian @bowiesman

Hi. Just joined. Greetings from Scotland!

I used to work in England and the US. Love a holiday 😎. Just back from Tenerife (went soley to get some sun to help my P).

Where are you guys from?

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Lynne
Lynne - Hi Ian I'm from the real Edinburgh but currently in lanzarote seeking the sun, it's not coming ou... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Hi Ian. Very welcome to Flaym! I'm from South Africa. Looks like everybody is going to Lanzarote.... More »
Sharon
Sharon - I would love to get some sun to see if it would help but I’ve had several skin cancers and melanoma.
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