Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!]

Maria Chavez55 said:I'm getting ready for my beach trip, so I have a few questions: should red spots, dry patches, or open wounds be covered with SPF cream, or should I just let the sun beat down on them? Also, when it comes to peeling skin—should I try to gently scrub it off after applying some oil or lotion, or is it better to just slather it on and let it fall off naturally without any manual scrubbing?

Well, following what Chris Morgan67 suggested (back before I started using the ointment from Michael Ramos3), I’ve been applying oil—usually just plain olive oil—to my skin while it's still wet right after a shower. After a little while, all those flakes just sort of shed on their own, leaving nothing but the red skin behind. Once they soften up, they come off easily. Whatever you do, don't force it; if you start picking at it, you'll just end up with raw spots that turn into even worse flakes.
As for tanning, I stuck to olive oil and felt fine, though I did hit up a tanning salon a few times before heading out to the coast, which actually worked pretty well for me too.
Have an awesome vacation!

Sophia Campbell73, when you say you used nothing but olive oil before hitting the sun and it worked, how well did it actually work? Did the spots almost vanish, or did the skin just peel off while the redness stayed?

Just wanted to drop a few words here about how things are going with me.
Honestly, I’m more than happy—if not totally thrilled. Every single thing I’ve been treating with the ointment is looking better by the day, and even the spots I haven't touched aren't getting any worse. It’s been only five days, but my elbows already look better than they have in the last 15 years. There are just a few tiny little specks left that you can barely even see. All the skin I've been treating feels incredibly soft and smooth.
Washing off the ointment in the morning has turned into this whole little ritual since it's such a pain to get off—and afterward, I usually just slather on some chamomile cream. That, along with a few other things, has pretty much been my entire skincare routine for the last ten days or so. As for everything else, I'm not drinking anything and I'm not following any specific diet anymore.
Sending my best to everyone on the forum!

Maria Chavez55 said:Sophia Campbell73, when you say you just used olive oil before heading out in the sun and it worked—how much of an understatement is "worked"? Did it actually become invisible, or did the scales just fall off while the redness stayed put?

Look, it didn't exactly become invisible. The scales fell off, but those patches (mostly on my legs) that were large enough have become incredibly sensitive to the sun. I’ve had experiences where I ended up with actual swelling and burns, but not this time. What I mean is, I prepped myself at the tanning salon so I could soak up some rays without getting scorched.
Even now, it's not invisible—the skin underneath the psoriasis is just lighter than the rest of me. It looks clean and totally healthy, but since it's whiter, it still stands out as a patch.

Got it. So, does the flaking come back to those same spots once autumn hits, or does it pop up somewhere new? I'm asking because, so far, the sun has cleared everything right off my hands. Those spots look just like healthy skin now, so I want to be mentally prepared for the potential shock when fall rolls around.

Maria Chavez55 said:Okay, so when autumn rolls around, does the flaking just pop back up in those same spots, or does it start hitting new areas? I’m asking because, personally, the sun actually managed to clear my hands completely—you can't even tell the difference between my skin there and perfectly healthy skin anymore. I'm just trying to mentally brace myself for whatever "autumn shock" might be coming my way.

The sun never actually cleared things up for me, so I honestly have no clue. For me, things usually look better during the summer and then take a massive dive once winter hits. To be real, I'm just crossing my fingers that I can manage this problem for at least a decent stretch of time, if not for good.

Fingers crossed it works! 🙂

At least I’m glad if this ointment helps someone else, since it didn't do much for me. I was scrolling through some sites and stumbled upon this cream; it isn't specifically marketed for psoriasis, but apparently, it works for dermatitis too. It also comes with a 100% money-back guarantee and is actually cheaper than that salve from Mexico. The cream is from the US, and according to the manufacturer, it’s helped thousands of people already. I reached out to them to ask if it would help with psoriasis, and they said yes—that it would clear things up, stop the itching, and that the formula kills certain bacteria. I’m probably going to order it again; I might just be wasting my money, but what can you do? Here is the ingredient list, so if anyone knows if this is "evil chemistry" or something milder, let me know. Personally, the cream sounds better than an ointment.
Here is the composition:
Ingredients list: Extract of Cardiospermum Halicacabum (Balloon vine extract), Deionized water, Sunflower extract, Octyldodecanol, Echium plant, Polawax, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chloroxyethanol & Caprylyl Glycol, Imidazolidinyl urea, Triethanolamine, and Citric acid.
The price is $30 per cream plus about $9 for shipping.
You can check it out yourselves at www.freederm.com (jadesailor14, before you start lecturing me about spam—this isn't some paid ad for my own profit. I'm just putting it out there so others can see it; if it helps, great.) 👍

silentheron25, I took a quick look at the ingredients in that cream you mentioned... I can't say for sure if it's total toxic waste, but honestly, I'm not a fan of that alcohol base and those acids. Personally, I can't imagine putting something with alcohol on skin this thirsty for deep hydration—it’s just going to dry it out even more.
Anyway, good luck! Let me know how it works out for you. 🙂

Honestly, I’ve always been skeptical about all this heavy chemical stuff and those questionable concoctions people push. This current situation is just getting to be too much for me, personally.

Here it is: the product with its registered ingredients, all the official certifications, and those legendary BEFORE and AFTER photos.
We’ve got the certifications from top-tier global institutes right here.
There are even letters from users sharing heavy life stories, mentioning miracles and calling on God.
On top of all that, they openly admit it contains alcohol and acids (at least, based on my understanding of English).
It starts working in about 3-4 days, and they actually give you your money back if you aren't happy with the results.

Now, I’m really curious to see how the local moral police—we all know who they are—will react and what their "expert" advice will be regarding this.

Despite everything, I have to respect the massive amount of energy and enthusiasm silentheron25 has shown, and I truly want them to find a cure, whatever it takes.

With faith in God,

Regards,

silentheron25 said:Honestly, I'm always against all that heavy chemical junk and those weird mixtures where you have no clue what's actually in them, and frankly, this whole situation is just becoming way too much for me to handle

So, has anyone actually seen any real progress using this stuff...?

Hey, Gregory Mendoza3. Any results from those intense tests yet?

My old man deals with psoriasis on his legs. It seems to clear up during the summer—it almost disappears—but once he's out of the sun, the patches become much more noticeable.
He uses this cream from a late doctor I think was named Dr. Kaifeza. He had a lab over at Miljani Castle, if I recall correctly. When he applies it regularly, he doesn't deal with any flaking—just some redness left behind.

Adam Newman12 said:My dad deals with psoriasis on his legs. It seems to clear up during the summer, but once he’s out of the sun, the redness becomes much more noticeable.
He uses a cream from a late doctor—Dr. Kaife, I believe. He had a lab over at the Miljan estate, if I recall correctly. When he applies it consistently, there's no flaking, just some lingering redness.

I know that cream... it's coal tar based... I can't stand it, the smell is awful...👎

silentheron25 said:I’m just glad if this cream helps at least one person, since it didn't really work for me. Looking online, I found this cream that isn't specifically for psoriasis, but it works for both that and dermatitis too. Plus, they offer a 100% money-back guarantee, and it's actually cheaper than that ointment from Mexico. The cream is from America and the manufacturer claims it has helped thousands already. I contacted them to ask if it helps with psoriasis, and they said yes—that it clears it up, stops the itching, and even kills certain bacteria. I’m going to order it again. Maybe I'll be disappointed again, but what can you do? Here is the ingredient list so people can decide if it's nasty chemicals or something milder. Personally, the cream sounds better than the ointment.
evo sastav
Ingredients list: Extract of Cardiospermum Halicacabum (Balloon vine extract), Deionized water, Sunflower extract, Octyldodecanol, Echium plant, Polawax, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chloroxyethanol & Caprylyl Glycol, Imidazolidinyl urea, Triethanolamine, and Citric acid.
The price is $30 per cream plus about $9 for shipping.
You can check it out yourselves at www.freederm.com (jadesailor14, just so you know, I'm not looking for a kickback here. This isn't an ad for profit; I just want others to see it, and if it helps, great.) 👍

Ingredients: C.H. plant extract (I couldn't find the American name) is rich in triterpenes, saponins, sterols, and flavonoids, providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, though there's almost no high-quality research regarding its use for psoriasis. Water, sunflower extract provides anti-inflammatory benefits, emulsifier/emollient, Echium plant—if this were an oil, it would contain GLA (similar levels to evening primrose) + 13% stearidonic fatty acids (Omega-3). Wax acts as an occlusive to protect skin from drying out while serving as a pseudo-emulsifier/thickener. Cetyl and Stearyl alcohols are fatty alcohols used as emollients—active moisturizers that nourish the skin and prevent dryness. Glyceryl Stearate is a "natural" emulsifier. Dimethicone (silicone) is an excellent water-repellent emollient that leaves a silky feel. Propylene Glycol is a humectant—a passive moisturizer; it's present in small amounts, so it's unlikely to irritate. As for preservatives: Phenoxyethanol is mild and safe, often used for surface wound disinfection. Caprylyl Glycol is a mild preservative. Chloroxyethanol is not quite as mild. Imidazolidinyl urea is a preservative that releases formaldehyde; it's irritating to diseased skin and can cause sensitization (prolonged use could lead to an allergy). Triethanolamine regulates pH but is prone to causing irritation; when combined with formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (like the one mentioned above), it creates nitrosamines—carcinogens. While it's still "unclear" if they penetrate the skin, given that psoriasis affects the skin barrier, the risk is much higher because diseased skin lets more substances through than healthy skin. Citric acid is completely safe and naturally found in fruit, playing vital roles in bodily processes like the Krebs cycle. In large amounts, it might bother sensitive skin due to exfoliation, but here it's just a pH regulator. Bottom line: there's more harm than good!😬👎

I'm not sure yet. I'll have to figure out my next move, especially since I need to get a credit card sorted out first if I'm actually going to order anything.

silentheron25 said:I'm not sure yet. I'll have to figure out my next move since I need to get a credit card if I'm going to order anything.

If you’re going to buy something, you should look for creams containing Mahonia aquifolium extract. A cream with a 10% concentration of this extract has shown solid results for mild to moderate psoriasis. The alkaloids in Mahonia act as anti-inflammatories by inhibiting the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme, which stops inflammatory leukotrienes from developing. It also provides antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits while inhibiting human keratinocyte proliferation in vitro.
Another highly effective option is a treatment using 0.5% Aloe vera extract in a hydrophilic base. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, this was significantly more effective than a placebo for treating moderate to severe psoriasis. You don't even need to order this from abroad. Aloe vera is easily accessible through American herbalists, and they can whip up a custom blend for you with other natural ingredients used for psoriasis. Find a local natural cosmetics maker in your area and I guarantee they can help you out. Best!🙂

Robert Clark2 said:Since Emergence is heading to the coast soon, I truly hope she enjoys the calm waters, the warmth, and some wonderful downtime.

Thank you so much, Robert Clark2...😘 I just spent two weeks at the beach, and it was lovely to relax, swim, and soak up the sun.
My psoriasis is still quiet; I’ve just been using some baby oil for skincare. I have a doctor's appointment this fall, though there isn't much to report...😍

Best to everyone, hope you're all doing well!!!

P.S. Olivia Ramos66, I noticed you mentioned being a phyto-aromatherapist somewhere. It would be wonderful if you could share a few tips or suggest some oils that those of us dealing with psoriasis might use for skin care...

Alright, here’s the deal!
I’ve spent a ton of time reading up on psoriasis, and honestly, the only thing that matters is finding a way to kick it for good. I dealt with this for maybe 20 years, or even longer—I can't even keep track anymore... but I can tell you that for the last decade or so, it’s been gone. I managed to beat it by blending traditional treatments, alternative methods, and modern medicine. These days, I don't need any specific therapy, though I do stick to a few healthy habits.
That’s my wish for all of you. Sometimes I even think about opening a wellness retreat where others could find some peace and healing too.
Sending you all my best. Stay strong and stay wise—you are much tougher than this condition!