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By *olchBi OP   Man
1 week ago

Colchester

I have it, and its a pain in the arse. Makes it a bit trickier (or at least me a bit more self conscious) meet wise.

Any other sufferers on?

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By *erfieMan
1 week ago

mansfield woodhouse

Had it most of my life but confined mostly to scalp and small areas

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By *ichelle999TV/TS
1 week ago

colchester

I do and it is painful and slightly embarrassing xx

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By *anchester34Man
1 week ago

Manchester

I don’t but my dad did on a particular area on his leg and he got a tattoo over it and you can barely even tell it’s there now

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By *b72Man
1 week ago

Moray

Been a sufferer since my late teens and can be a major problem when it comes to meeting.

It’s tends to be people’s attitude towards it. It’s not contagious, but I’ll admit it’s sometimes not a nice thing to see especially when it flares up.

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By *olchBi OP   Man
1 week ago

Colchester


"Been a sufferer since my late teens and can be a major problem when it comes to meeting.

It’s tends to be people’s attitude towards it. It’s not contagious, but I’ll admit it’s sometimes not a nice thing to see especially when it flares up."
yeah that sums it up really.

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By *evanianMan
1 week ago

Flintshire

I've lived with psoriasis for 48 years experiencing acute symptoms in my 20s and 30s. However, I've been on biologic treatment for around 20 years, which has kept my psoriasis clear. I also have associated psoriatic arthritis, which is partly controlled through treatment.

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By *art100Man
1 week ago

Plymouth


"I have it, and its a pain in the arse. Makes it a bit trickier (or at least me a bit more self conscious) meet wise.

Any other sufferers on?"

I inject risankizumab 4 times a year was gone in four weeks amazing. And I was covered in psoriasis

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By *ax3443Man
1 week ago

nantwich

i allso have it started when i was 25 all across hips and knees consultant said check family history did so and it went back 3 generations all on female side

after trying all sorts of creams to no avale said try coal tar soap that did the trick went into remmision brother started with it aged 60 soap made no diference but your right some guys a meets want nothing to do with you when they see it and its NOT infectious

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By *olchBi OP   Man
1 week ago

Colchester


"I have it, and its a pain in the arse. Makes it a bit trickier (or at least me a bit more self conscious) meet wise.

Any other sufferers on?

I inject risankizumab 4 times a year was gone in four weeks amazing. And I was covered in psoriasis "
in my early 40s now and its getting worse so I suspect thats what I need.

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By *umquakeMan
1 week ago

Boston

My partner has it. It's just a bit of patina. It only bothers the ignorant and shouldn't bother you at all. I bought her some really expensive cream that I read about. I mean really expensive and it was absolutely useless. I wish I could remember what it was called because that snake oil was a waste.

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By *dm1Man
1 week ago

Manchester

I’ve had it since I was a lad and can be too embarrassed to meet guys because of it I’ve had guys call me diseased and leper so obviously have had my confidence

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By *awihMan
1 week ago

Aldershot

I’ve had it for around 20 years now. Tried most of the standard treatments, some seemed to work for a while then stopped. Now all I do for it is soak for a couple of hours in the bath with dead sea salt and a moisturising bubble bath. Towards the end just lightly rub over the build up with a pumice stone and the build up comes away very easily.

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By *starMan
1 week ago

Stroud

I have, it's reasonably well controlled on my body with calcipotriol/betamethasone cream, not so easy on the scalp.

Major annoyance is inverse psoriasis which flares up regularly, in bum crack and head of penis. A total fun stopper.

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By *ornybottom39Man
1 week ago

Stockport

Yes and psoriatic arthritis.

Most annoying placd for it is the balls.

Wash with Dermol 500 every shower. Moisture after with Epaderm cream. And on weekly Methotrexate injections.

All helps to keep it mostly down.

And most of it is in areas unseen unless naked.

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By *j1981Man
1 week ago

Redruth

Yes i get it on my shins really itchy worst when i put the heating on and after a shower, best thing for me is aloe vera gel and e45

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By *ornybottom39Man
1 week ago

Stockport


"Yes i get it on my shins really itchy worst when i put the heating on and after a shower, best thing for me is aloe vera gel and e45"

After washing my hair I wash my body in gradually cooler water - maybe lukewarm at the start before using my Dermol 500 to wash with, then actually cold to rinse off with.

I find that helps with the itching.

As does the Dermol 500 as it's anti-pruritic (anti-itch).

The absolute worst though is getting warm and hot when in bed asleep, and half-asleep, and you don't know what you're doing, and you get itchy, and you scratch - I've woken up to find I've scratched myself sore or to the point of bleeding when I've had a bad flare-up.

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By *olchBi OP   Man
1 week ago

Colchester


"Yes i get it on my shins really itchy worst when i put the heating on and after a shower, best thing for me is aloe vera gel and e45

After washing my hair I wash my body in gradually cooler water - maybe lukewarm at the start before using my Dermol 500 to wash with, then actually cold to rinse off with.

I find that helps with the itching.

As does the Dermol 500 as it's anti-pruritic (anti-itch).

The absolute worst though is getting warm and hot when in bed asleep, and half-asleep, and you don't know what you're doing, and you get itchy, and you scratch - I've woken up to find I've scratched myself sore or to the point of bleeding when I've had a bad flare-up. "
yep been there.

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By *DPDRTMan
1 week ago

Bristol

Got some cream from Doctor when I had it on back and arms several years ago. Cleared it up completely.

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1 week ago

Dovobet, prescription only, just blasts it away.

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By *lymouth guy 55Man
1 week ago

south glos

I had a friend at uni who suffered quite badly. Lovely happy go lucky guy. I came across and recommended using oats. Placed in a hessian bag and let the bath tap run through them. Was embarrassed to suggest it to him as it seemed to personal but I did and he said it really helped. I recall it was David Bellamy who said it during an interview.

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By *DC2000Man
1 week ago

Coningsby

From China but easily obtained on the Internet, yiganerjing. Small tubes so order more than a couple. I found it amazing, cleared things up and have recommended it to a lot of people over the years.

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By *DC2000Man
1 week ago

Coningsby


"From China but easily obtained on the Internet, yiganerjing. Small tubes so order more than a couple. I found it amazing, cleared things up and have recommended it to a lot of people over the years. "

It's great for other skin complaints; a friend said it cleared the excema of a friend of hers.

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By *evanianMan
1 week ago

Flintshire

Be cautious when buying psoriasis remedies, especially online.

I once considered trying Pyrithione Zinc Spray after seeing an advert. My consultant dermatologist was strongly against it, initially I suspected she was dismissive of a potential breakthrough.

She suggested testing it on a small area first. I tried it, and it seemed effective, clearing the psoriasis on my arm within days.

However, I had an urgent phone call from my consultant's secretary warning me that the spray was loaded with steroids, which thinned and weakened skin, making it prone to bleeding and infection and urging me to cease using it immediately, which of course I did.

Psoriasis can be devastating, and desperation can lead to vulnerability. Be wary of unproven remedies and 'miracle cures'. I would advise to always follow a dermatologist's professional guidance and avoid untested treatments.

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By *iker888Man
5 days ago

derbyshire

I have a patch over where my coxyx is bottom of back n top of bum crack very SC about it

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By *perm nurseTV/TS
5 days ago

colchester

Yes me too but i just get in with it x

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By *hubbyGinger76Man
5 days ago

Halesowen

Mine is limited to scalp but still annoying and painful

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By *punk1975Man
5 days ago

Glasgow

I have it on the soles of my feet and the palms of my hands and it can be very painful. The dermatology unit put me on a pill called apremilast that controls it a bit.

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By *awihMan
5 days ago

Aldershot


"Yes i get it on my shins really itchy worst when i put the heating on and after a shower, best thing for me is aloe vera gel and e45"

I find a shower tends to make it flaky and itchy, for me soaking in the bath is far better. The longer the soak the better, just lightly run over it with a pumice stone and the dead skin builds up just comes away with little to no effort, and no itching afterwards.

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By *evanianMan
4 days ago

Flintshire

I've had widespread psoriasis for 48 years and am now on biologic (anti-TNF-alpha) treatment a miracle treatment which totally clears me of psoriasis.

Throughout my journey, my five dermatology consultants have consistently emphasised the importance of keeping affected areas fully moisturised. They've recommended using a suitable emollient in the bath or an appropriate shower lotion, such as Emulsiderm Emollient, Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive, or Hydromol Emollient, to help manage symptoms. Soap substitutes like QV Gentle Wash or Dermol Wash can also be helpful. It's a horrible, devastating condition but thankfully now there are suitable remedies to effectively control it.

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By *udeoutdoorsMan
4 days ago

birmingham

Have suffered with it for 50 years and had all the ointments possible. Was hospitalised every winter for four or five weeks and was one of the first in the uk to go on puva uv treatment which helped a lot

Had methotrexate and psoralyn and now on an injection once a month and am completely clear as you can see in my photos

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