So the scaliness is gone but as i am tan i have white patches where my psoriasis was.So how can i make my skin the same color?
I have psoriasis on my elbows and knees and its hideous! It itches like a b*tch and all the doctors do is tell me to put cream on it, but it makes it worse! the doctors say ‘the ointment cant irritate it’ but it does so i’m trying to find out any other ways to get rid of it! Does any one else have this and any suggestions how to get calm it down!
i’d be really, really grateful for any help as im fed up of wearing trousers and hoodys tryin to keep covered up in this hot weather.
I was first prescribed desoximetasone, which seemed to work good, however was very expensive. I was then prescribed triamcinolona cream, and I was wondering if anyone know if one was better or what. Thanks!
I am currently 6 wks pregnant and i suffer from psoriasis. I am currently on fluocinolone for my scalp and cortisteriod cream and tar cream for my body. I was just wondering if i should stop using the cream for my psoriasis considering the risks to my baby. I am at a loss considering the risks vs the benefits for myself. I havent yet seen an OBGYN for accurate answer. What should i do?
If you are one of the many millions of people who suffer from psoriasis, then you too, like me, have to endure a constant regime of creams and lotions in an attempt to lessen the impact of the dry, flakey skin that the psoriasis causes.
Well, I don’t know about you, but for me – it’s a constant drag. Every day having to put on a cocktail of psoriasis creams and lotions, some with ingredients that can have unpleasant side effects and all costing a small fortune that creates a hole in the weekly budget.
This was a situation that I was convinced would be normal for the rest of my life, until a good friend told me about the Dead Sea and some psoriasis research he had heard about. Apparently, a course of treatments involving the salt water, mineral mud packs and sun baths produce results that are, to say the least, miraculous. According to the research (I looked it up in our local library), after only a short course of treatments, psoriasis scared skin clears up and the disease goes into remission for up to nine months!
At first, I was, to say the least, skeptical. But my wife said that we had nothing to lose. We booked a hotel for two weeks and flew off to the Dead Sea – that was six months ago.
Without a doubt, the best decision of my life! After just four days of spa treatments, my skin already looked fresher than it had for years. Within a week, there were no signs of the psoriasis and by the end of our vacation – I was a new man, literally. Fresh, clear skin, relaxed after a great vacation and ready to fight the world!
As I said, that was six months ago. Since then, the psoriasis has shown no signs of returning. I no longer have to pay regular trips to the drug store and spend a fortune on creams and lotions. I can go to the beach or the pool without having to suffer the stare of people looking at the signs of my psoriasis. I am, really and truly, a new person.
My suggestion – you have nothing to lose and everything to gain! Try it and see.
Have you recently been diagnosed with psoriasis? Then as soon as you found out that your skin problem was actually psoriasis, you probably began consulting with a dermatologist. Your dermatologist will explain to you just what you should and should not do about proper skincare.
The two leading topics will likely be moisturizing your skin and bathing yourself. If you simply bathe and shower correctly and with the right frequency it will be an effective way to deal with the pain, aching and discomfort frequently caused by psoriasis.
Your doctor will probably strongly advise you to not take long showers or baths. You will likely have been told not to bathe in hot water. All bathing should be done as quickly as possible, using lukewarm water. Perhaps you don’t need to bathe or shower daily; that would be good. Daily showers or baths could be harmful to you, damaging your skin by removing oils, letting it dry too much.
When you finish with each shower or bath, just pat yourself dry, making certain to moisturize your skin thoroughly right afterward with psoriasis creams to keep the moisture in your skin.
Showering or bathing too frequently can aggravate your psoriasis condition. They can dry out your skin significantly if you don’t use proper care and take the correct steps right afterward. Having dry skin can be a worst nightmare for anyone suffering from psoriasis. Dry skin means itchy skin. And itchy skin can lead directly to yet another psoriasis flare-up.
Doctors and skin specialists will tell you that quick showers or baths are O.K. Taking a bath or shower can help alleviate symptoms of psoriasis. It can also give your body/skin a lot of the moisture it requires. To keep that benefit you will need to capture and “lock in” that moisture immediately, by applying psoriasis creams and skin lotions.
When you dry yourself off, you should avoid the quick rubbing motions you are probably accustomed to. You will want to changeover to now just patting yourself dry, leaving a little moisture on your skin. You don’t need to be totally dry when you moisturize. In fact, a small amount of water should remain there to keep your skin well hydrated. Right after you towel off, apply lotion or cream rapidly before the excess water has a chance to evaporate.
It usually helps if you add oils to your bath water. Use oils like vegetable oil, mineral oil or olive oil. Any of these oils can help soothe your skin and fight off inflammation. Adding in Epsom Salts will also help relieve many psoriasis symptoms. And it will help to keep those dry, itchy spots away.
Showers or baths can help you keep your skin moisturized. This can relieve and avoid a little of the pain that psoriasis causes. You just need to always remember to bathe or shower quickly, keep the water lukewarm, pat (don’t rub) dry and moisturize immediately afterward with psoriasis creams.
Psoriasis and Eczema are both skin conditions where the skin becomes very dry and itchy. This results in inflammation of the skin which causes redness and swelling and in time it starts to crack, weep and crust. Although it very often affects very young children, it can disappear and later show up in adulthood. The root causes of these two skin ailments however differ. While detergents, chemicals, cosmetics and perfumes often cause eczema, Psoriasis is different in that it is present in the genes and as such can be called a genetic disease.While no definite cures have yet been found for both these diseases, there are many treatments that have helped alleviate the symptoms. Although eczema tends to spread fast, it is not considered a serious ailment. Psoriasis on the other hand can develop into a more serious condition causing adverse effects on joints, similar to arthritis. Psoriasis CreamIf the psoriasis has affected only a small part of the body, it is possible to treat the condition with topical psoriasis creams, gels and other prescribed medications that are usually applied direct to the effected area of the skin.• Topical steroids – Most commonly used medication for mild psoriasis to reduce inflammation and itching. It also stops the build up of dead skin and comes in different strengths. Can be bought in the form of creams, lotions, ointments and gels. Steroid creams however do have side effects that should not be underestimated and should be used only under medical supervision.• Anthralin – This is a synthetic medication that comes in the form of cream, ointment or paste and affects the enzymes of the skin cells in people with psoriasis.• Dithranol – A very effective treatment for chronic psoriasis and should be applied very carefully to the effected area only. Should start with a low concentration which should be gradually increased in strength.Eczema CreamWhen treating eczema, the affected area should be soaked in lukewarm water for about 15 minutes to hydrate the skin and patted dry with a soft cloth. Skin should never be rubbed dry. Once the moisture is completely removed, one of the following creams should be applied.• Topical steroids – Good for mild skin conditions and flare ups of eczema. Should not be used more than twice a day. • Hydrocortisone cream – Suitable for use in young children or in the folds of skin in adults. Strong topical steroids should not be used in areas where the skin is thin; such as the face, neck, axilla and groin• Protopic & Elidel Cream – The latest in eczema creams, they have no side effects at all and can even be used in children who are two years and older. Similar to topical steroids, they calm down the immune system and reduce symptoms of eczema.It is always better to get advice from your doctor when treating both psoriasis and eczema.
