We’re curious to hear from you about something that’s been quietly on a few people’s minds: how COVID-19, whether the virus itself or the stress that came with it, may have played a role in triggering or worsening psoriasis symptoms.
Some people received their diagnosis shortly after recovering from COVID. Others noticed their flare-ups became more frequent or more intense during or after the pandemic. And then there’s the stress, which we know can be a powerful trigger in and of itself.
💬 What’s been your experience?
Were you diagnosed with psoriasis after having COVID?
Did your symptoms change or worsen during the pandemic?
Have vaccines or long COVID played a role in how your skin’s been doing?
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Hello everyone, how have you been doing lately?
We’re curious to hear from you about something that’s been quietly on a few people’s minds: how COVID-19, whether the virus itself or the stress that came with it, may have played a role in triggering or worsening psoriasis symptoms.
Some people received their diagnosis shortly after recovering from COVID. Others noticed their flare-ups became more frequent or more intense during or after the pandemic. And then there’s the stress, which we know can be a powerful trigger in and of itself.
💬 What’s been your experience?
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Whatever your story is, feel free to share, it might resonate with someone else going through something similar.
Take care,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼