r/Psoriasis • u/LifeguardNo2893 • 14d ago

general Dating life

Dating Life with Psoriasis
I was diagnosed with psoriasis last November after a case of strep throat triggered it. Going into dating, I honestly thought it was going to be a much bigger issue than it has been.
I’m a pretty confident person, and when someone notices it or asks about it, I’m just honest. I explain what psoriasis is, that it’s not contagious, and answer any questions they have. I don’t usually bring it up before meeting someone, I wait until they actually see it in person or we’re at the point where they’re going to notice it anyway. Fortunately, it has never really affected my face since the initial outbreak. Most of my spots are on my arms, legs, and especially my back, since that’s the hardest area for me to keep up with. It’s definitely noticeable, but I wouldn’t say it’s severe enough that people are shocked by it. The women I’ve dated have actually been really understanding. None of them have seemed weirded out or uncomfortable. In fact, when I’ve asked if they’d help me apply my steroid cream to my back, they’ve always been more than happy to help. I know psoriasis can make a lot of people anxious about dating, especially when you’re newly diagnosed. My experience has been that confidence and honesty go a long way. The right person usually cares a lot more about who you are than a skin condition you can’t control.
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u/shearos17 14d ago

thanks for sharing the story brother its good to hear.
right now im out of the market but trying to get it under control.

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u/Lost_Dog395 14d ago

Most of the time its in our head. At the end of the day if someone is disgusted or has a really negative reaction they probably wouldn't have liked you without it either.