When Newsbeat shared Damini's experiences of psoriasis, we were inundated with your stories.
One of the things that soon became clear was that the condition is often misunderstood and even doctors don't always take it seriously.
Some of you said you weren't getting the help you felt you needed. Others said people could be cruel to them, when their psoriasis flares up.
These are the facts that psoriasis sufferers want you to know.
Psoriasis is caused by certain immune cells becoming overactive. This means skin cells grow rapidly.
Some people may have a family history of the condition, but others do not.
Social media users have been sharing pictures of their psoriasis flare-ups online.
Twitter user @GetYourSkinOut has been tweeting pictures of her psoriasis., external
Harsh soaps can be unkind to skin that is already inflamed.
Plenty of psoriasis sufferers share tips in online communities about the soaps, and other cosmetics and moisturisers, which work best for them.
Suffering from psoriasis can have a significant psychological effect. Some people report having anxiety, depression or stress as a result.
Talking to friends or family who are understanding or joining a support group, can help with these feelings, external.
When psoriasis flares up it can make the skin really itchy and painful.
People who have genital psoriasis are still able to have sex, although some may find it irritates the skin.
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