psoriasis

Former Member

I have this and was wondering if anybody else had it and if you use anything or do anything to treat it?

Former Member

They suggest going on a sunbed i hear....


obviously not often but a couple of times a week

+Kirsten+

Hi there

Have you seen the site for the Psoriasis Association? They say there are four types of treatment, the first being topical treatments - special lotions, creams, gels - along with a moisturiser. Tablets and injections are available for more severe forms.

Apparently, UVB (ultra violet) light can be good for you, though there are risks around skin damage/cancer - it'll be more controlled in a hospital setting than in a sunbed.

~Kirsten

Former Member

I can only recommend going to the Dead Sea, as a natural treatment which I personally reckon is least harmful. The climate there does wonders. UV treatment has also been really good, just that the current hospital I am at, refuse to do it. So have after a lot of failed treatments been put on the injections, and I couldn't be happier about it.

Former Member

I have it, mostly on the bottom of my scalp but I keep getting random tiny patches popping up all over the place. I have some cream but its a bit crap. I may go back to the doctors but I don't think it's severe enough to have a more radical treatment. It doesn't get me down too much atm because it isn't noticeable, but I may do if it continues. I've also heard about dead sea products, I bought some salts for baths and it seemed to help.

Former Member

I have it. I'm due to see my dermatologist at the end of June to discuss new treatments for the psoriasis on my eyelids - it's a bugger as they split right in the crease and get very very very sore.

I use steroid cream for the stubborn, itchy bits and just exfoliate and moisturise the rest. I have it on my scalp, ears, face, back, arms, tummy, legs, feet and hands. lol. It doesn't look as bad as it sounds though lol.

Former Member

Thanks for all your ideas.

I've had creams and that but they are crap. I go on the sunbed once a week or when i can and it does help but i might try looking for some of the dead sea products.

I have it on my Knees, Arms and Scalp.

It don't get me down tho i'm used to it so i don't hide it or anything plus it don't look too bad if i keep it moisturised and not let it get dry

Former Member

Ask to get UV treatment at hospital rather than regular sunbeds, if you can.

Good luck