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Psoriasis doesn’t define you.

Leena
...feeling frustrated Leena @leena

Dose anyone suffer from hair thinning since being diagnosed with psoriasis?
Jennifer
Jennifer - I drink apple cider vinegar and put it on skin sometimes, but I knew a lady who put it on her sca... More »
isabel67
isabel67 - I bath in baby oile and try every cream it is so itchi my dokter perskripe cortesoon it help n bit
Mavis
...feeling sad Mavis @Mavc

I was currently diagnosed with plaque psoriasis. On medication but now I am dealing with excessively dry dry skin . Any suggestions? I have tried lotions, and oils.

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Jennifer
Jennifer - Psoriasin and bag balm have worked well for me, especially when I wrapped with plastic wrap while... More »
Mavis
Mavis - Thanks Jennifer I will definitely give it try.
Jennifer
Jennifer - Your welcome, psoriasin has coal tar in it and can be bought at Walmart, bag balm I got from a fe... More »
Cheryl
...feeling happy Cheryl @chez

I had a follow-up appointment with my dermatologist this morning .. his diagnosis was the P on my hands is not under control...... ummm I think I know that!!!! He should have seen it 2 weeks ago, it is 75% better today hahahaha

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Cheryl
Cheryl - I am noticing slight improvements all the time. My tummy only has a couple of small patches .. my... More »
Cheryl
Cheryl - Good to hear your changes have improved your problem areas John 😊 keep up the good work !!
john
john - thank you cheryl :).i still have a couple problem areas,but no one would notice as its hidden.,ma... More »
Craig
...feeling hopeful Craig @Carpbeat24

Welp... I've just started taking tumeric, milk thistle, and salmon oil pills (along with the vit D pills I've already been taking). Trying no alcohol (proven difficult). Basting myself in olive oil and coconut butter. And sun on my lunch break...
Christine
Christine - Hello, Craig! Your plan sounds good. Keep us updated with your results.
ChrissieChad
...feeling excited ChrissieChad @chrissiechad

Hi everyone!
I'm a newbie.

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john
john - hello chissiechad, welcome to flaym, glad you are excited thanks :)
Matthew
Matthew - Me too
Mavis
Mavis - Welcome
Flaym
...feeling proud Flaym @flaym

What is your best advice for someone just diagnosed with psoriasis?
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Gretchen
Gretchen - Research, find a understanding and knowledgeable doctor, get into a support group.
Hannetjie
Hannetjie - This is a confition you have to live eith.
Hannetjie
Hannetjie - I havebread and stil read everything about this desease
Abdullah
...feeling alone Abdullah @abdulTeko

Hi I'm twenty years old I've had psoriasis since I was ten I'm to insecure about how I look. I've tried so many different options i let my psoriasis gets in the way of me enjoying myself my friends can't understand how this has effected me help plz
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john
john - psoriasis is not from the skin its from within, it what we do that makes psoriasis happen,its in... More »
Abdullah
Abdullah - Thank you all I know it take's time to see if anything change's I know im not alone I know there ... More »
john
john - i wish you well abdullah :)
Gazza544
...feeling hopeful Gazza544 @gazza544

Bought myself a norrwband uvb lamp to use at home, going to see how my p clears over the next few weeks, anybody had any experience with one?
john
john - ihope it works well for you gazza, i dont use them so, i dont have any experience with them,i use... More »
Mariebar
Mariebar - Hey Gazza I'm going to be very interested to know how you get on and your thoughts about this it'... More »
Trevor Crowe
Trevor Crowe - Hey Gazza. I bought a phototherapy stand which has 5 bulbs. Literally a sun bed which stands on i... More »
Rachel
...feeling relieved Rachel @rachelbreck

Hey i'm 16 and i've had psoriasis since i was about 7. I was covered head to toe really badly but i have been on and off medication for about 5 years and it's the only thing that's completely cleared my skin! I recommend:)
Jennifer
Jennifer - What medication?
Cheryl
Cheryl - Thats amazing! What worked best for you? How long did it take for it to make a difference?
john
...feeling happy john @chewbacca

i am 12 stone now and dont want to lose anymore weight so, i will have to have some healthy fats of some kind to keep my weight stable.
i am near six foot,dont want to look like a stick by losing anymore weight :)
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john
john - hello helen, thats what i thought when i got it from him so i went the easy route with food,no of... More »
john
john - hello darren , just seen your message and thanks,glad all is going well with you ,18 stone, you l... More »
john
john - i should say which was my belly :)
lisa
...feeling hopeful lisa @misslisalou

had some vitamin D tablets in the cupboard for a few months,is it worth starting to take them? would they help?
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darren
darren - I currently take Vit d3 have been for a few months nothing to lose
Nan195
Nan195 - Although I take a Multi Vitamin/Mineral tablet daily I will take a VitD as well, I read it is re... More »
lisa
lisa - I've nothing to lose trying it then :)
Pedro
...feeling hopeful Pedro @pedrog76

Looking for happiness with pso
john
john - hello pedro, it can be done, i have managed all my life with it and arthritis for 14 years,think ... More »
spottytotty
...feeling insecure spottytotty @spottytotty

Hi, I'm new to the forum. I've had p since I was 10, I turned 39 this month. After my second child its gone bananas. It is always harder in the summer too, having this hot weather has turned me into a recluse. How do others cope in the summer?
john
john - hello spottytotty, great name :).summer is good as long as i dont go in the sun at peak times,in ... More »
Sherry
Sherry - Not sure where you are situated but if you can get to a beach, the combination of sun and salt wa... More »
Julia
...feeling hopeful Julia @kelj

Hi nice to talk to others with this dreadful condition.
Cheryl
Cheryl - It helps to be in a group where everyone understands 🙄
john
john - yes agreed julia, theres plenty of us here and around,hope you find things here to help you,i am ... More »
Alan
Alan - Welcome! Plenty of us facing the same thing...together!
Sherry
...feeling sad Sherry @Shezben

Has anyone ever suffered from workplace bullying because of their psoriasis? I was bullied relentlessly for years until it got too much and I had to walk away from a career I loved. The real kicker....I was a Registered Nurse.....
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john
john - yep . still in the dark ages, it was in the 70s i was a little boy, i remember mothers of childre... More »
Ra11
Ra11 - Yes I understand Sherry, I was employed in education and there are a lot of backwards people in m... More »
Mariebar
Mariebar - Hey Sherry That's terrible I'm a nurse too unfortunately there is still a lot of fear and lack o... More »
Christine
...feeling insecure Christine @christine10

Hello again! What do you say when somebody asks you why are you wearing long sleeve on a such hot weather?

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Emma
Emma - I don't I wear short sleeves....if some doesn't like it they don't have to look and I have it elb... More »
Christine
Christine - Thank you for all your answers. I really appreciate them. In less than a week, I discovered such ... More »
Psoriatic4good
Psoriatic4good - Thank You for those kind words!
Cathy
...feeling okay Cathy @crazycolleen

Hi, new to this site. Chronic guttate psoriasis since I was 14.

Knees, scalp, elbows, fingernails, toenails, soles of feet all affected.

Both big toenails removed due to misdiagnosis of fungal infection.

Any advice welcomed

john
john - hello cathy,mine are no where near as bad as they used to be though my finger nails looked well n... More »
john
john - oh , and welcome to flaym, hope you find help here with your skin etc thanks :)
HollyDan
...feeling proud HollyDan @hollydan

Have you ever discovered one particularly large flake of skin and felt a weird combination of being both disgusted but strangely impressed with yourself?No? Just me then 😂
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Harold
Harold - I would feel something "fall" in my ear. I'd shake my head and a huge flake would fall out. Reall... More »
Craig
Craig - Our bodies, no matter the situation, are quite the miracle :P
Linda
Linda - Yes...especially on the bottom of my feet.
Kelly
...feeling happy Kelly @Plum

So I've done sunbeds a few times just interested to see who else has and how long do u go on at a time ? As I start off at 7 mins most I've done is 12 mins I do love a good tan too 😁
Mickg48
Mickg48 - My advice is never use a sunbed they are banned in Australia and some illegal sunbeds have just b... More »
Kim
Kim - Don't use sun beds Kelly. Mick gave you good advice.
Joanne
...feeling alone Joanne @joanne1495

Hi, im new to this talk to people i dont know about something i dont talk to my family about, any advice?
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santosh
santosh - just try to contact people here...we all are same ...so just go and follow people u like and ask ... More »
Victor
Victor - You are not alone love you have us and if you need support the TVChix website have some good foru... More »
john
john - hello joanne welcome to flaym,sorry you feel alone, you are not here,be good to yourself and if y... More »
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