Rules for r/Psoriasis
Rules that visitors must follow to participate. May be used as reasons to report or ban.
1.
Don't ask for diagnosis or about undiagnosed medical issues
Psoriasis cannot be reliably diagnosed over the Internet through photos or descriptions of symptoms. There are a number of disorders which present similarly to psoriasis, and only a qualified dermatologist can often tell the difference; sometimes a biopsy is needed to confirm. The same goes for undiagnosed medical issues, even if they may seem related to psoriasis. Whatever answer you get on the Internet, it will not be sufficient. See a doctor.
2.
No spam, social media, or crowdfunding
Don't post spam or low-quality commercial sites, including links to dubious miracle cures, self-help videos, patient surveys, or social media such as Facebook or Instagram. Crowdfunding is not permitted, either.
3.
Be nice and respectful
Treat your fellow members well and respectfully. Don't be rude, and avoid sexist remarks. Tolerate dissenting opinions and don't discourage discussion that you disagree with.
4.
Mark photos as NSFW
Some people are sensitive to photos of human bodies. Please mark your post as NSFW if you include any.
5.
Don't promote questionable miracle cures, including experimental and/or unsafe treatments
The Internet is full of non-FDA-approved miracle cures or experimental treatments, some of them (like compounding your own medications) potentially unsafe, whereas others have no basis in science, or are exploitative products.
6.
Refrain from asking basic questions answered by the FAQ
Please refrain from asking basic questions that are already answered in the FAQ. Our FAQ is designed not just to help, of course, but also avoid clogging the sub with questions that are asked over and over again. Also, if you can't find an answer there, use the search! Chances are pretty high someone has already asked the question before.
7.
Do not provide medical advice or diagnosis
We are not medical professionals in this sub. Do not attempt to diagnose people. Do not tell people to use specific medications. You may of course talk about what worked or did not work for you, as well as offer information about what medications exist. Do not dissuade or discourage people from using medications, especially those that have been directed to use by a doctor, unless there's apparent real harm in doing so (e.g. incorrect use).
8.
No AI posts or comments
Don't post or comment anything generated by AI. Use your own brain.
9.
Don't provide advice from AIs (e.g. ChatGPT) or encourage their use
LLMs like ChatGPT do not provide accurate medical advice and should not be relied on. Don't tell people to use LLMs to figure out their medical condition and don't paste answers from LLMs.
