Psoriasis Support Group
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease which affects the skin and joints. When it affects the skin it commonly appears as red scaly elevated patches called plaques. Psoriasis plaques frequently occur on the elbows and knees, but can affect any area of skin including the scalp and genital area. Psoriasis can also cause inflammation of the joints. This is known as...
The first thing I do is soak for 10-20 minutes (depends how bad my skin is) in a tar bath called Balnetar. www.balnetar.com (If you don't want to buy things online any pharmacy will order it for you)Then I use my prescription cream called Betamethasone Valerate. Sometimes I just use a really rich body cream. If you do this for several days you won't believe how soft your skin becomes. When I was in school I did this every night and it saved me lots of embarrasment. It just took a half-hour out of my life every night and was well worth it. Even the itching stopped. Hope this can help someone here.
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Hi there. I noticed from an earlier post that you used Soriatane in the past, but with bad side effects. Do you mind sharing what dosage you were taking? I'm thinking about going on it - but very nervous. Doc. recommending 25 mg. Thanks!
DebOne
I'm so sorry, it was almost 2 years ago and I have forgotten now. Every person's experience is different so I hop it works for you. Let me know how you are doing please!
DebOne
I hope not hop. :D Wish we had the ability to edit! Good Luck!!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
