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New Orleans, LA
September 22, 2025
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Members shared how fall and winter weather significantly impacts their psoriasis, with many describing how cold temperatures, dry indoor... Read more

Members shared how fall and winter weather significantly impacts their psoriasis, with many describing how cold temperatures, dry indoor heating, and atmospheric changes trigger painful flares, itching, and arthritic pain that often feels worse than the warmer months. Several members offered practical strategies including using humidifiers to combat dry indoor air (aiming for 40-60% humidity), applying coconut oil and moisturizers immediately after shorter showers, trying tanning beds for warmth and symptom relief, and recognizing that any temperature change can be a trigger. A recurring theme was the emotional and physical toll of managing chronic pain through seasonal shifts, with members emphasizing the importance of listening to your body, staying proactive with symptom management, and finding community support during the challenging winter months.

A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Flares up everywhere it is at the moment is in competition with the other flares too see which one has more flames

October 27, 2025
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

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