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New Orleans, LA
September 22, 2025
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Members shared how fall and winter weather affects their psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, with many describing increased flare-ups, itching,... Read more

Members shared how fall and winter weather affects their psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, with many describing increased flare-ups, itching, and joint pain tied to colder, drier air. Several members offered practical tips for managing dry skin indoors, including using a humidifier, applying coconut oil, reducing hot showers, and even simmering a large pot of water on the stove to raise indoor humidity levels to the ideal 40 to 60 percent range. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of living with chronic pain through harsh weather, along with a shared sense of comfort in knowing others truly understand the experience.

A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

It brings forth a few aches but nothing as bad as below zero. I will crochet a new snuggly wrap and carry on.

September 22, 2025
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Winter air is very drying and showering with hot water is very drying. Humidity is the key. I put a large soup pot on the stove on medium low and let it evaporate. Its about 1 1/2 gallon size. I set a timer to check so it doesn't go dry. Outside air has been 9% to 18% humidity. Inside I can get it to about 44%. Between 40% and 60% humidity is best for skin. I broke out with eczema on my face and neck from the dry air on my house. Too many days of 30% humidity. When I got it to 44% my eczema was gone.

March 2
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

I was asked if I had any useful tricks that may help with these harsh weather conditions that are now Popping up, everywhere, daily, I believe. I Just bought myself a HUMIDIFIER for my bedroom, real nice, small enough, price excellent at Walmart just fur the Exact reason you spoke of & I sometimes fail to realize that , during Winter the conditions inside your home, can be the Worst of the Worst Reason is, if I am thinking correctly, that can ne debatable ,at times. We turn on the Heat, sometimes adding a portable heater, not to continuously use up $$$, for same areas But unfortunately, this cause EXTREMELY DRY AIR, which in turn will have your precious, tender, Skin Dry along with the Fresh Flowers, Our Own gentle lips hands and feet and anywhere else one may think of, Yes, the inside is just as dangerous as the outdoors, with the Chilly Winds, The dry air, should I go on? I tend Not to Bathe or Shower as much, since that's can be another culprit for drying skin. And if you do all the right things, I feel it is most Important, to continuously nurture your body with outside influences, like Coconut oil, Robina is an Excellent person who Lives by guiding other into Taking the best Care of Our Bodies, Inside & Out. I the this was a good beginning, a starting point. Let everyone out there that has more Ideas, on how to ,or think work. Uknow things like that. Thanks for share

February 24
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

YES, thank you for that Answer, or I would ha e been driving myself bonkers,

January 28
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

πŸ‚πŸ»Not much... maybe sledding when we get the first snow...❄️

October 31, 2025

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