Posts by Morgan Foster2

From: DamirMailed-By: gmail.com
To: redcross@redcross.org Date: Oct 24, 2006 7:43 PM
Subject: Psoriasis

To whom it may concern,

So, I’ve been a regular blood donor for quite a while now, though I haven't actually made it in to donate for maybe two or three years. In the meantime, I ended up being diagnosed with psoriasis, so I was just wondering—is that going to disqualify me from donating blood?

Best regards,
Damir

From: Nada Aweja
To: damir.lisac@gmail.com
Date: Oct 25, 2006 12:36 PM
Subject: blood donation

Dear Sir,
You are still eligible to donate blood provided that your condition is currently in remission and there aren't any active skin flare-ups at the site where the blood is drawn.

Sincerely,

Just a heads-up...

...they basically run your blood through every test imaginable to screen for pretty much everything, and if they catch any red flags or anything looks wonky on your blood work, they just mail the results straight to your house so you can get a jump on calling your doctor. As far as I know, having psoriasis shouldn't stop you from donating blood at all, but honestly, you should probably double-check with the local Red Cross center just to be safe.

Best,

velvetwolf9 said:Right now, specifically for my scalp, St. John's Wort oil has been my absolute savior... I’m usually not one to lean on "old wives' tales," but this actually feels like a legit solution for the moment (just applying a little bit to my scalp every couple of days for a few weeks)... I just need to track down a shampoo that won't irritate my scalp afterward and trigger that massive flare-up of oil and flakes all over again.
I’ve given it a shot—alongside all those corticosteroids with their fleeting little miracles—using an olive oil (90%) and salicylic acid (10%) solution from the pharmacy, and while it works wonders for a split second, it absolutely trashed my hair roots, so I had to quit... what you mentioned sounds pretty promising so far 🙂

So, how exactly are you applying it... at night? How long are you letting the oil sit on your scalp before washing?
Give me the details... pleaseee 😘

Hey there,

I've been dealing with psoriasis for nearly three years now, and it feels like I've finally hit a plateau—or at least, it isn't spreading anymore. My main headaches are on my scalp and a little bit on my fingers; for a while, my nails were looking pretty yellowed and wrecked, but after I started taking Beta-carotene, things almost completely cleared up. I haven't really tried anything specifically for my scalp yet, so I'm thinking about starting some kind of treatment. As someone mentioned here before, my condition actually improved significantly when I dropped weight fast—about 15 or 16 pounds in a single month. Don't ask me how, because honestly, it's not for everyone; I was doing two brutal workouts a day, eating very little split into 3 or 4 small meals, and sticking to that schedule 4 or 5 days a week. I'm an athlete, so I guess I'm just used to pushing myself through intense training.
Lately, I've also been dealing with what I assume is psoriatic arthritis in my left knee, which usually flares up whenever I put on a little extra weight or stop being active enough. To be fair, "psoriatic arthritis" is just my own personal diagnosis, since I haven't actually sat down with a doctor to confirm it.
Anyway, the scaling on my scalp is basically a daily occurrence because I tend to scratch at it in my sleep, and from what I've read from others here, it seems like I'm scratching pretty aggressively.

I've learned quite a lot from you all in this group already, so I'm hoping your advice will help me out,
and hey, maybe I'll stumble onto something useful to share with you all too!

Best to everyone,
Damir

P.S. I'm 29!