Having psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis can sometimes feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be that way. We are sharing your stories, to help others realise they do not have to experience their condition alone.

Your stories have helped to start hundreds of honest and open conversations between people affected by psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. We believe that no one should have to cope with their condition alone, and hearing from people who have shared similar experiences can help others to make sense of their psoriasis and how it makes them feel.

You can read the stories people have shared with us below by clicking on the individual names.

If you’d like to take part and share your own experiences you can find out how to get involved here.

Chloe

Chloe

Chloe faced a long waiting time before having her psoriasis diagnosis confirmed. Now, six months on, she's seen a huge improvement.

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Ananya

Ananya

Medical student, Ananya, first noticed her psoriasis in 2022. She shares her story.

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Emma K

Emily

After being diagnosed in 2022, Emily decided to get to the root cause of what was causing her psoriasis flares.

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Maddi

Maddi

Maddi's psoriasis began to flare after going through a stressful period in her life but she believes that learning to love her skin and manage her stress has helped improve it over time.

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Dev and family

Dev

Dev's tried many treatments whilst living with psoriasis for over 10 years, even travelling to India in the search for solutions. He shares his story this Psoriasis Awareness Week.

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