Could you be in a relationship with a guy who has...

Reply 40

dinotopiaisawful

9

it isn't that big a deal

Reply 41

Georgiahoneybee

1

Yes. It wouldn't be a factor for me. My boyfriend has quite severe eczema, so his skin is very dry and he has to make sure he uses a prescription moisturiser everyday. No one's perfect, don't let it get you down :smile:

Reply 42

n65uk

13

Original post by Anonymous

psoriasis. I have suffered from it for a few years now and can control the red patches of skin with creams, etc. However, it is still noticeable and i am really embarassed by it. For example, i hate people looking at my fingernails because they are slightly yellow (although most people don't say anything either because they don't notice or are being polite!).

Also, it is a genetic disease, so I am a bit worried that no one is going to want to have children with someone who is most likely going to pass on this condition (even though it doesn't effect day-to-day life that much and is just a bit unsightly!).

I am probably silly worrying about these things but would like to know opinions from people who don't know me as my friends/family are nice and say not to worry about it as it isn't a big deal! Are they right or would psoriasis bother you?

I know several people who suffer from it, it's more common than you think,

People are too judgemental, so ignore them, but personally for me it makes no difference. It's a manageable disease after all.

Reply 43

jonny

7

i'd be surprised if anyone refused to get with someone based solely on a skin condition

Reply 44

df232

Original post by Georgiahoneybee

Yes. It wouldn't be a factor for me. My boyfriend has quite severe eczema, so his skin is very dry and he has to make sure he uses a prescription moisturiser everyday. No one's perfect, don't let it get you down :smile:

Thanks! All these comments really cheered me up!

Reply 45

MizzCupcakes

11

I completely agree with everyone who posted that it wouldn't bother them and that it really depends on what the person is like and how much you like/love them. And yeah those who are bothered you shouldn't be wasting your time with anyways :wink:

If anything I think the imperfections make people look more interesting than the ones who hide everything with makeup, I saw this girl at the bus today who seemed to have flawless skin because of the amount of foundation and it looked scary :afraid:

So yeah don't worry about it :smile:

Reply 46

foldingstars45

3

As a girl, if somebody had a genetic disease that wasn't life-threatening or anything, and I loved them, I wouldn't mind so much about it being passed on.
I'm not entirely sure what psoriasis is though, but I'm assuming it's a skin condition? If so, plenty of people with eczema/acne have partners, so I assume it wouldn't be a problem for most people - and if a girl had a problem with it, she's evidently not somebody who you'd want to bother with anyway! :smile:

hope this helpsss!

Reply 47

df232

Original post by foldingstars45

As a girl, if somebody had a genetic disease that wasn't life-threatening or anything, and I loved them, I wouldn't mind so much about it being passed on.
I'm not entirely sure what psoriasis is though, but I'm assuming it's a skin condition? If so, plenty of people with eczema/acne have partners, so I assume it wouldn't be a problem for most people - and if a girl had a problem with it, she's evidently not somebody who you'd want to bother with anyway! :smile:

hope this helpsss!

Thanks! It is similar to eczema really. Also, song in your username is awesome!

Reply 48

foldingstars45

3

Original post by df232

Thanks! It is similar to eczema really. Also, song in your username is awesome!

I have eczema, hehe. Its easily hide-able though.. so it doesn't bother me too much, and my ex-boyfriend never complained.
Yeah, Biffy Flyro FTW.

Reply 49

Iqbal007

19

Original post by Anonymous

psoriasis. I have suffered from it for a few years now and can control the red patches of skin with creams, etc. However, it is still noticeable and i am really embarassed by it. For example, i hate people looking at my fingernails because they are slightly yellow (although most people don't say anything either because they don't notice or are being polite!).

Also, it is a genetic disease, so I am a bit worried that no one is going to want to have children with someone who is most likely going to pass on this condition (even though it doesn't effect day-to-day life that much and is just a bit unsightly!).

I am probably silly worrying about these things but would like to know opinions from people who don't know me as my friends/family are nice and say not to worry about it as it isn't a big deal! Are they right or would psoriasis bother you?

I got it too on my elbows :/, its not that bad just use a much stronger cream it'll keep it down to a minimum.. Plus why should that even matter

Reply 50

jonny

7

Biffy Clyron for the win indeed

Reply 51

obsession

Of course I could.

A medical condition like this is not your fault, nor does it change you as a person in any way. Let it be your filter to help you sift through the shallow and not-worth-your-time people.

Reply 52

meemoo83

nothing left for me to say :biggrin:

just be urself and u'll do great ^^

Reply 53

df232

Original post by meemoo83

nothing left for me to say :biggrin:

just be urself and u'll do great ^^

Cheers. I was expecting a lot more people to say that they wouldn't want to and would rather choose someone with perfect skin. Thanks.

Reply 54

meemoo83

Original post by df232

Cheers. I was expecting a lot more people to say that they wouldn't want to and would rather choose someone with perfect skin. Thanks.

if u think about it
most of us have some skin problems :wink:

but it differs .. some has a very dry skin, some has a very oily skin, some have pimples, acne, red spots, dark spots .. and sooo ooon :biggrin:

that's why there's so many skin products :rolleyes:

<<and u r most welcome ^^

Reply 55

Gallabay

12

Original post by Anonymous

psoriasis. I have suffered from it for a few years now and can control the red patches of skin with creams, etc. However, it is still noticeable and i am really embarassed by it. For example, i hate people looking at my fingernails because they are slightly yellow (although most people don't say anything either because they don't notice or are being polite!).

Also, it is a genetic disease, so I am a bit worried that no one is going to want to have children with someone who is most likely going to pass on this condition (even though it doesn't effect day-to-day life that much and is just a bit unsightly!).

I am probably silly worrying about these things but would like to know opinions from people who don't know me as my friends/family are nice and say not to worry about it as it isn't a big deal! Are they right or would psoriasis bother you?

My old drama teacher had it, married to a (fit!) wife, with kids.

Edit: On a self confidence note: i've got acne, have had for years now, and i can get girls no problem. not many, but thats mainly due to me being a tosser :smile:

(edited 13 years ago)

Reply 56

dinotopiaisawful

9

seems no one actually has a problem with it then!

Reply 57

df232

yeah, that is nice to know.

Reply 58

vicky_1234

10

Honestly if it was really severe, yeah it might put me off. A guy in my work had it really bad (seriously it was in every place visible) and used to leave dead skin all over the counter. Plus I'm a very touchy feely person and it just wouldn't feel nice :frown: