Published on August 27th, 2017 | by redblob
There’s nothing like a good soak when you’re in the middle of a flare-up – especially when Epsom salts are involved. It’s like going from the Thing in Fantastic Four to something halfway human. I’ve used ... Read More →
Published on June 29th, 2017 | by redblob
Like most flakers out there, I’ve tried my fair share of creams, moisturizers and other gloopy concoctions in a bid to tame my psoriasis. And though I’ve covered myself in every type of goo imaginable, I’d ... Read More →
Published on May 22nd, 2017 | by redblob
A few months back I wrote about my initial impressions of using Flaym, a new social platform for people with psoriasis. Fast-forward to today and I’m still using it regularly – catching up with other flakers, ... Read More →
Published on May 14th, 2017 | by redblob
Going gluten free is supposed to stop you farting, reduce bloating and give you the energy of a Duracell bunny. But does it help with psoriasis? Before we get to that, here’s a brief rundown on ... Read More →
Published on May 3rd, 2017 | by redblob
I get a lot of people asking me about vitamin D and psoriasis, and it’s about time to chime in. Vitamin D3 ( has been a part of my daily pill regime for years, and I ... Read More →
Published on February 12th, 2017 | by redblob
Psoriasis is not a social media-friendly thing. No one posts about their flaky penis on Facebook. Or updates their friends on that 10cm buildup of skin crust on their elbow. It’s just not something you tend ... Read More →
Published on February 29th, 2016 | by redblob
I can’t believe I haven’t posted in so long. I think its been close to ten months. Bad, flaker, bad! A whole lot has happened during that time, and much of it not skin related. Life took ... Read More →
Published on April 6th, 2015 | by redblob
*Beep. Please try again.* *Beep. Please try again.* I work at an airline where, until recently, I had to spend half the morning ramming my fingers into a fingerprint scanner to clock in. It was a ... Read More →
Published on September 17th, 2014 | by redblob
This post is going to be about a ten day water fast I completed some years ago in the summer to try and heal my psoriasis. The good: my skin improved by leaps and bounds. The ... Read More →
Published on September 16th, 2014 | by redblob
It’s pretty unusual to get psoriasis on your lips, but it does happen. I know because I used to get it all the goddamn time. It was especially bad when I was travelling long-distance. Take into account ... Read More →
Hi, I'm Jack. I had psoriasis for over ten years before I managed to tame it. Now my skin's as smooth as a baby's. On most days! Read my story.
