Psoriasis

[Potstubsdustbins]

As an aside has anyone else got the 'product testers for beauty treatments required' ad.

Me and beauty now there's a thought LOL

Potty

[VirginVegGrower]

The description also exactly fits plaque psoriasis,which is what I have had in varying degrees for some years,the strangest thing was that it completely disappeared for two years after I gave up smoking.

Suppressed immune system?

It was very itchy drove me a little batty (not unusual VC) but now no the symtoms have really subsided. But I would really like to get it fully cleared up though I realise this may not be possible. I was in fact about to go down the GP route

Then I tonight I thought to myself I know just the place for some good advice and saw people were expressing concern over to many garden related threads so here I am.

Colin

I would take it to your GP, but they will more than likely hand you a scrip for Betnovate or some such other. UV light is used in serious cases. Oilatum helps with itchyness - oily bath stuff. Balneum is another. You will be beautifully soft if you start using them - as an upside

[veggiechicken]

I'm using Skin-Ad blocker. Clears up any irritating ads immediately

[bearded bloke]

Suppressed immune system?

Not a clue,it has since come back since

Betnovate

Stings like mad if it gets into a scratch mark,you could try dabbing it with teatree oil which is quite soothing

[Potstubsdustbins]

I have to go now, big day on the morrow.

Thanks for all the advice/tips, will catch up with you all tomorrow.

Colin

[veggiechicken]

Good night Potty, mind you rest those elbows

[Potstubsdustbins]

Now you ain't going to believe this one.

So I has my shower last night goes downstairs and says to SWMBO

"You know that patch of dry skin on my elbow? Its psoriasis"

Now remember SWMBO has watched me dressing it for just over a week.

"Oh" she says "I have some special cream for that as supplied by the doctor, would you like some".

Why I didn't get the special cream before I know not

You will excuse me when I say WIMMEN

Potty

[roitelet]

Oatmeal in a sock rubbed onto the area works and takes out the itchiness or hang it over the hot bath tap and let the water run through it when you run a bath.

[Nicos]

Out of interest- how do you know for sure it's psoriasis pots?

If your GP diagnosed it- surely he should have sorted out a cream for you?

Have a chat with a pharmacist- they may be able to help you as they must see loads of peeps with this problem

I'm sorry but I'm going to have to close this thread- we're not supposed to have any medical based threads on here.

Hope you get it sorted soon