Health Boards
Thu-15-05-2014, 12:09 PM
Hello Moogoo 
to Psoriasis Club.
Like Jim said Are you seeing a dermatologist? if not demand to see one as they are better suited than your family doctor. If you are seeing a dermatologist explain to them it is getting you down and you need to try something else.
As for the people making comments at work, if they are nasty comments then you should talk to your boss. However ignorance could be the problem, your work colleagues may not know what it is and just don't understand.
I understand you probably don't want to, but I would try explaining to some of your closest colleagues what psoriasis is and how it can affect your life. Also tell them it's not contagious but it can affect anyone at any time of their life. Point them to the What Is Psoriasis page on the menu bar above, If they still make comments then they are not wroth bothering about, but it could be worth reminding them "You Could Be Next"
It does help to accept and talk about it, and once people understand it's an autoimmune problem you will find most will be sympathetic towards you.
Regards.
Fred.
to Psoriasis Club.Like Jim said Are you seeing a dermatologist? if not demand to see one as they are better suited than your family doctor. If you are seeing a dermatologist explain to them it is getting you down and you need to try something else.
As for the people making comments at work, if they are nasty comments then you should talk to your boss. However ignorance could be the problem, your work colleagues may not know what it is and just don't understand.
I understand you probably don't want to, but I would try explaining to some of your closest colleagues what psoriasis is and how it can affect your life. Also tell them it's not contagious but it can affect anyone at any time of their life. Point them to the What Is Psoriasis page on the menu bar above, If they still make comments then they are not wroth bothering about, but it could be worth reminding them "You Could Be Next"
It does help to accept and talk about it, and once people understand it's an autoimmune problem you will find most will be sympathetic towards you.
Regards.
Fred.