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How are you doing?

This week on the forum: how are you really doing?

Living with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis can mean good days, bad days, and a lot of days in between. Some weeks it’s the skin, some weeks it’s the joints, mood, work, family – or all of it at once.

How has this week been for you so far?

  • Are your skin or joints better, worse, or about the …
Personal Independence Payment

I have psoriasis and wanted to know if pip claim is an option?

Constant dry skin and dandruff

I have managed to get my scalp patches under control but I am left with constant dry skin and dandruff and I really don’t know what to do. I can’t touch my head without flakes dropping onto my clothes. I use Betacap on flare ups and use a shampoo but dont know what to do for the best now. I hate it. How do I know what I should I do next.

I'm in a panic about the pain in my bones

I’ve been feeling really worried, I’ve had psoriasis for a long time, and I’m used to dealing with the skin flare-ups. I keep thinking about psoriatic arthritis and wonder if it’s something I’ll get too.

I heard about psoriatic arthritis  and it can cause joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. I’ve started noticing some aches and pains in my…

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