Psoriasis

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Mrs Dot Dot — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:22:21 GMT

Thanks ST!

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Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:55:26 GMT

Cheers Caro

And Mrs Dot Dot, that pic is just tooooooo cuuutttee

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Mrs Dot Dot — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:47:48 GMT

Thanks Caro for posting the website.... I haven't come across it before, but I haven't really looked into psoriasis much recently....It seems like every few years they seem to find more information on it.............

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Saskia Quinn — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:54:15 GMT

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Caro you are a star! Thank you x

Caro =

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I second that

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Claire Cameron — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:52:32 GMT

Caro you are a star! Thank you x

Caro =

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:47:31 GMT

I collected a leaflet at the skin clinic yesterday on psoriasis, there was a whole load of them on different areas of the body people get it. I decided the easiest thing was to put their contact details here so you could check your own areas out if you were interested.

Psoriasis Association
Dick Coles House
2 Queensbridge
Northampton
NN4 78F

Phone 08456 760 076 (Local rate)
Fax 01604 251 621
Email mail@psoriasis-association.org.uk
Web http://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk/

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Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:11:31 GMT

Mrs Dot Dot, I dont think mine is stress related, as I never had it when I was training, revising, and looking after a young family as well as doing all kinds of shifts, if anything it actually appeared at one the least stressful periods of my life. And I had never ever suffered fro it before either.

I now have a small patch on my shin about the size of a 5 pence piece. I used to have a bit on my knee that was quite big, but the sunshine cleared that up and also a big patch on my shin, but they have both been away fro about a year, and cleared up completely.

I have small bits on both elbows, but at the mo, they are not inflammed, just pink in colour and not itchy or tender at all.

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:01:31 GMT

I had it for ages and went to the gp about something else and asked him while l was there he looked said it was nothing to worry about he was sure. I asked what it was oh l am not sure but it should go.

I had to take my Dad to the skin specialist as he has skin cancer and regular check ups. I said l know it isnt exactly right but what the hell is this plese and she said oh psoriasis and gave me a script, also was not to complimentary re the dr.

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Mrs Dot Dot — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:53:43 GMT

Wow!! So many with psoriasis..... I know it's more common than people realise but it's almost got abit of a taboo about it. I have plaque psoriasis i.e. on knees and elbows mainly but there are occasions when it appears on my ankles and knuckle but only in small patches.

I know others have different types that are more disfiguring but I've had mine since before I was 11 and it has always made me more body consious. Mine comes and goes... have tried most things from steroid cream when I was younger, which isn't advisable long term (ST!) to coal tar soaps/ creams...useless!

One of the best things... but it's just remembering to take regularly, is daily doses of cod-liver capsules, Evening primrose capsules and a Vit E supplement.... over a period of time, a month or so... this nearly cleared mine up... and I have a huge permanent patch on one of my shins.... but I really struggle taking tablets/capsules etc so I get disillusioned taking so many of them.

I use to think mine was stress related but I don't think it affects it much now. Mine totally cleared up when I went travelling for 2 years to sunnier climes so that's something for people to try!!! That was probably sun related and could be stressful at times too, but a different stress to every day living.

Whether you have psoriasis or excema may be difficult to tell, depending on what type of psoriasis you have. I just know that mine sometimes drive me potty with the itching.... I often want to use a fork on it. it's that bad!!!!

I know I don't have the worst form of it, and you learn to live with it..... it's just very annoying!!

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Faye Sewell — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:14:34 GMT

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I would have though a GP would know the difference?!?

Psoriasis is on the fronts of limbs, elbows and knee's as well as the scalp, whereas Excema tends to be in the folds, IE- your inner elbow or crook of you arm, or the backs of knee, although you do get it on the fronts of fingers as well.I was under the impression that they were classic giveaways as to the difference, but obv your GP was off sick for that class

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Thanks! he isnt the brighest gp! same gp told me my pitting odema was growign tissue!!! lol. I think its Psorasis gets worse with stress also. I have it on front of knees and elbows, when it gets really bad I use Dovobet.

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Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:06:15 GMT

I would have though a GP would know the difference?!?

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Faye Sewell — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:01:10 GMT

My gp cant decide if I have Psorasis or Excema!! any ideas on the difference?!

thanks

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Anonymous — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:52:23 GMT

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my mom used to go to the sun bed and also take 5htp at night. you may also want to check that there are no parabens in your shampoo or soaps as these can be irritants for sensitive skin.

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ooh what are parabens? do u knw any brands that arent?

I do use sunbeds but as its on my scalp it doesnt really help as its covered by my hair x

thanks everyone xx

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unfortunately they are in pretty much everything. they are a type of preservative. They come in all shapes and sizes. mostly methyl-, ethyl- and propyl-paraben. A lot of people have allergies to them. Some more than others. My mother and I are those that suffer from them a lot! They are usually in bathgels, shampoos, conditioners, face wash, lotions, makeups(liquid and powder) and they are in some foods, but i've not had any reactions with food only with topical. I use NUDE skin care and REN, I also use Dr Hauschka, Aveda, Burtbees, Original Source teatree body wash(lemon, mint, lime, lavender only), Some Head and Shoulders, Some Herbal Essences. I never go to bed with wet hair or go outside with wet hair if it's hot out. If I have a bath I rinse off with fresh water. I also have to be very careful with hair dye from salons, even if my skin test is ok my scalp is another story if there are parabens in it. Sunscreen is another important one to watch.

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:52:41 GMT

I get it and find that Dovonex is excelent. I get patches on my elbows mainly.

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Fiona Leathers — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:18:15 GMT

I suffer from psoriasis and I've come to the conclusion that doctors know F*** all about treating it. Creams & lotions do not work not even the "fantastic" coal tar stuff.

Psoriasis is about what you put IN your body, not ON! Cut out all processed foods especially those with wheat, gluten or diary in them. Then cut out all acidic foods, such as oranges, tomatoes, pineapple, drink lots of water. Take calcium supplements, as psoriasis sufferers can develop osteoporosis, also take a vitamin D3 supplement - you have to trawl the internet to get this make sure it is D3 and not just vit D. As much sun as possible but remember to wear sunscreen, as our sking is more likely to burn.

I've been suffering for about 3 years with constant mis-diagnosis after mis-diagnosis. I've now started using the dreaded internet to gain information and have been trialling food exclusions. Raw veg seems to be better than cooked veg too.

Feel free to PM me if you want any further info.

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Claire Cameron — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:31:49 GMT

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my mom used to go to the sun bed and also take 5htp at night. you may also want to check that there are no parabens in your shampoo or soaps as these can be irritants for sensitive skin.

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ooh what are parabens? do u knw any brands that arent?

I do use sunbeds but as its on my scalp it doesnt really help as its covered by my hair x

thanks everyone xx

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Anonymous — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:05:14 GMT

my mom used to go to the sun bed and also take 5htp at night. you may also want to check that there are no parabens in your shampoo or soaps as these can be irritants for sensitive skin.

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Jenzel — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:18:56 GMT

weird, i am suffering from the exact same thing at the moment and its a pain. Same thing is happening to me, nothing has worked and is going to take me 3-4 months to see a dermatoligist. Advice given by someone this weekend that I havn't tried yet. She told me that the main reason for it is stress so take time to relax. once a month atleast maybe go to a yoga class, neck and back massage etc. Also have been told to go to a health food shop and try shampoo and conditioner with sea minerals and use selinum. And when you dry your hair dry it really well and make sure the scalp is completely dry. im going today to have a look in a health food shop to try whatever i can. Please let me know what you try and if it works!

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Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:18:36 GMT

I have suffered from this in the past, and have at the mo a small patch on my leg. I have had steroid creams etc from the doctor but the only thing that cleared it completely was aqueous cream from Boots, it worked a treat, and was advised from another sufferer to get it. I know you cant put that on your scalp. what about T gel???

I also expose my legs to the little bit of sunshine we get and that works wonders.

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Lisa Molyneaux — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:44:03 GMT

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Hi all

Just wondering if any of you have Psoriasis?

I get in on my scalp and have seen numerous doctors and dermatologists and nothing seems to help - apart from aloe vera and goats milk cream, although this only works for a while then i have to stop and alternate my treatment with something else but at the minute its not really getting better by using anything. it gets so much worse when im stressed.

Has anyone else used any successful treatments?

Much appreciated

Thanks

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Hiya,

my OH suffers from that too and finds that if he takes some fish oil tabs twice daily really helps....get some good omegas into you....im not a doc tho and the fact that this works for him may not work for you but its worth a try!!