Mark Fox44
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joined Jan 2008
So, here I am, back after a weekend at the beach. As I mentioned a few days ago, I thought I’d share a little history of my journey with this condition—the timeline, the treatments, and how my body actually reacted to them. About ten years ago, I went through an incredibly high-stress chapter of my life (dealing with the fallout of war, starting a business, relationship drama, you name it...), and that's when the psoriasis first flared up on my scalp. After an initial misdiagnosis, I started using Ketoconazole shampoo, which, quite frankly, just made things worse. From there, it slowly spread to my forearms, thighs, shins, stomach, and back. Eventually, I got the correct diagnosis and started the standard steroid treatments recommended by our top dermatologists—things like Belosalic lotion, creams, ointments, Locasalen, Elocom, and so on. While they worked well enough at first, my skin eventually built up a tolerance, and I started dealing with side effects like dryness, thinning skin, itching, inflamed redness, and loss of pigmentation. That’s what pushed me to start looking into alternative ways to cure it. I reached out to several herbalists; most were realistic about the fact that you can't really cure psoriasis, but a few were absolutely convinced they could. To be honest, those who claimed a total cure never had any actual evidence or documented cases to back it up. Because of that, I maintain a bit of healthy skepticism regarding Michael Ramos3, though please don't misunderstand me—it isn't that I doubt his faith in his father's ointment or his genuine desire to help. If there truly were a way to achieve a cure in a short timeframe—whether that's weeks, months, or even a year—it would be more than the entire pharmaceutical industry has managed to accomplish so far. That's why I think it would be a great idea for anyone on this forum deciding to try an ointment to take "before and after" photos throughout their treatment. It would also be helpful if Michael Ramos3 requested photo updates from his customers to build more credibility.
Generally speaking, most herbalist therapies revolve around using certain teas or honey blends to "cleanse" the system from the inside out, usually recommending a "liver-friendly" diet alongside plant-based fats or lotions.
As for my own routine, for my scalp, the best thing I've found among all the medical and herbal options has been the "Psorex" ointment from Cincinnati. For my body, I use Beloderm 40% cream, salicylic acid (3-5%), Belobaza up to 100%, or Lipolotion with 5% salicylic acid, followed by applying Daivonex (which contains the active ingredient calcipotriol). Regarding diet, I spent over six months on a very strict regimen and nearly a full year following macrobiotics, but I didn't see any significant results from either. Personally, I feel that diet is often overrated when it comes to treating psoriasis, though I do believe taking supplements like Omega-3, evening primrose oil, and brewer's yeast is essential, especially when dealing with nail changes. I used some Herbalife products back in the day, so I'll offer a quick thought on those. Since most of us aren't nutrition experts, I think their product line is actually quite well-balanced and can help regulate various bodily processes. However, you can find identical products at local pharmacies for the same price or even cheaper, so you have to decide whether you want to give your money to a pharmacist or to multi-level marketing enthusiasts. I tend to mix and match depending on what's available. It's the same story with Aloe Vera and Noni; they are all wonderful supplemental aids, but please don't expect a cure—they are meant for symptom relief!
If anyone has experience using Psorcutan during the summer (specifically while swimming or sunbathing), please let me know! God bless!
