Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!]
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So, I’ve been scrolling through this entire thread, but I can't seem to find anyone who's dealing with exactly what I am! My dermatologist is leaning toward a psoriasis diagnosis, so they're sending me over to the Mayo Clinic for a biopsy... but first things first: does that actually hurt?
For years, I struggled with a serious sun allergy, but then about three years ago, it just seemed to vanish into thin air. Now, though, as soon as I step out into the sunlight, my elbows and arms break out in these red patches that look exactly like psoriasis. It's honestly pretty scary because it gets progressively worse every single year until autumn hits, and then during the winter, I'm just left with these faint marks where the inflammation used to be. I notice that for almost everyone else here, soaking up the sun is the ultimate cure, but for me, the sun—and even tanning beds—actually triggers the flare-ups! Has anyone else ever heard of a situation like this? If you have any advice or personal experiences to share, I would be so incredibly grateful. Best Regards to everyone!
For years, I struggled with a serious sun allergy, but then about three years ago, it just seemed to vanish into thin air. Now, though, as soon as I step out into the sunlight, my elbows and arms break out in these red patches that look exactly like psoriasis. It's honestly pretty scary because it gets progressively worse every single year until autumn hits, and then during the winter, I'm just left with these faint marks where the inflammation used to be. I notice that for almost everyone else here, soaking up the sun is the ultimate cure, but for me, the sun—and even tanning beds—actually triggers the flare-ups! Has anyone else ever heard of a situation like this? If you have any advice or personal experiences to share, I would be so incredibly grateful. Best Regards to everyone!