Teens and young adults
The teens and young adults topic is the place to discuss all issues related to having psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis and gives you a place to connect with your peers. For the purpose of this topic, young adults are considered to be posters under 25.
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Why me?
- By lmglee · New reply May 15, 2012
- 8 replies
- I am new to this site as well as this disease. I sit here at my computer reading all the posts and cant help but think to myself why us? I am 18 and first starting seeing spots about a year ago. At first ...
Guttate Psoriasis and Tattoos
- By ah2595 · New reply April 28, 2012
- 4 replies
- I have had P since I was about 4. I'm quickly approaching my 22nd birthday and am really interested in getting a tattoo. I realize the risk of it inciting a breakout but my main concern is this--will ...
Where can you buy a product high in coal tar? Home depot, Lowes
- By djpsoriasis · New reply April 12, 2012
- 16 replies
- Besides the fact that it might cause cancer where can you by coal tar at? Something better than over the counter 2% tar products ...
Oh why me??!
- By Steph009 · New reply March 9, 2012
- 10 replies
- Oh why me?! Blah blah blah. I have finally come to accept my p and I'm moving on with me life. After having this on my skin since I was a toddler I'm ready to accept the fact that somethings are better ...
How can I tell people I have psoraisis after this happened?
- By -Titi · New reply February 10, 2012
- 43 replies
- Hi. I'm 17 and I was dating this guy for a month or two and he saw my Psoriasis. He asked what it was, so I told him. There really He ended up making fun of me after and he didn't realize how much it ...
Just in need of some advice.
- By Kazzy48845 · New reply February 8, 2012
- 8 replies
- Hi, I'm 24 years old and I've had psoriasis for as long as I can remember,and now it covers a large portion of my body.And I've been searching for a job for over 2 years now. I've had a couple of "temporary ...
i dont know what to do :(
- By manchester123 · New reply January 27, 2012
- 17 replies
- im 18 years old and been told i have gutate psoriasis the red makrs are on my stomach, back and a few on my legs and arms, and also scalp psoriasis. it is running me down i really dont know what to do ...
Guttate psoriasis stages?
- By lljams54 · New reply January 26, 2012
- 2 replies
- Im new to this was diagnosed almost 2 months ago with guttate covered from head to toe, some days it seems to look better others it looks worse. Dont know if anyone experienced stages with guttate? I ...
Don't know where else to go..
- By Lokipoki · New reply January 2, 2012
- 10 replies
- My boyfriend, who like me is only 19, was diagnosed to years ago with psoriatic arthritis and just two months ago, or less, was placed on humira. I came to this site for help not only for me, but for ...
Does Psoriasis Go Away?
- By SmoothCriminal87 · New reply January 1, 2012
- 8 replies
- I've had psoriasis and arthritis for about a year and I've gotten alot better since starting on metaltrexate....but can it come back ...
dating
- By sports123 · New reply December 19, 2011
- 20 replies
- its hard for me even to start talking to a guy because i think if i get close this guy i have to tell him or break it off. Because i do not know how he will take or how any guy will take it. I did before ...
Psoriasis
- By tlc16 · New reply November 19, 2011
- 14 replies
- I'm a fourteen year old girl. I'm a freshman in highschool, and I suffer from psoriasis. It's hard to live with it in public. Everyone stares and asks, and I go home and cry. I'm embarrassed to be around ...
Anyone out there??
- By JillyBean101 · New reply November 11, 2011
- 12 replies
- I am 16 and I know one person with Psoriasis and she is elderly. I just want someone my age to talk to who understands what I am going through. Is there anyone out there like that ...
Crohns Disease and Stellara
- By annabellelee · Posted September 27, 2011
- 0 replies
- anyone have info on clinical trials with Crohns disease ...
Methotrexate Not Helping...
- By BreezyBaby308 · New reply September 7, 2011
- 5 replies
- I have been taking methotrexate for my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I have taken 4 doses of pills, and 3 doses of injections. So far i have not noticed ANY progress at all. Homecoming is coming ...
gastro psoriasis
- By LINDZ99 · New reply September 1, 2011
- 3 replies
- Hi I am getting desperate to get some help. My 12 year old daughter 2 yrs ago this august developed a nauseous stomach throughout the day. Seh never actually throws up but feels like it on and off. It ...
Psoriasis
- By DanaLouise · New reply August 31, 2011
- 3 replies
- does any other girls besides me have psoriasis at the age of 14 ...
Partying + methotrexate
- By coolgirl1 · New reply August 1, 2011
- 14 replies
- I am young and in highschool and me and my friends go to parties everyweekend, and yes drink every weekend (sometimes twice a weekend!!) I know your only supposed to have 2 drinks a week while on methotrexate ...
i don't think it is right
- By sports123 · New reply July 22, 2011
- 10 replies
- I do not have any insurance. So I keep trying to find something over the counter that will help my psoriasis. I do not have alot of money because i am a full time student and i do work. But i keep buying ...
Pediatric psoriasis studies recruiting
- By Cristysue · New reply July 21, 2011
- 2 replies
- San Diego's Rady Children's Hospital is on the cutting edge of pediatric psoriasis research. They're currently recruiting for studies. Go to http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ and search "pediatric psoriasis ...
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