Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!]

Since when is Zillow considered greasy?? How on earth are you even using it for hair styling? Instead of gel? 😕

swiftscout8 said:Honestly, I'm not totally sure. It came in one of those clear plastic bottles, and the shampoo itself was kind of brownish. I'd have to check again. But man, you definitely don't forget that smell.

Yeah, something like that... 🙄

I haven't used it in years, so I didn't even blink when I saw it on the shelf. Still, I think the shampoo is solid, so if anyone's dealing with issues, they should probably check out which of those T-gels is the right one.

My sister has been battling psoriasis for what feels like forever—we're talking a pretty severe case here. And now, suddenly, I’ve got these crusty patches popping up on my elbow (my doctor reckons it’s just stress, anyway). It seems to run in our family, too—apparently, some great-grandmother dealt with it... though honestly, this little spot on my elbow isn't even breaking my stride. I make sure to eat clean and stay active, so I suspect that's helped keep things at bay for me—quite the contrast to my sister, who has never quite been one for following medical advice 👎. It doesn't bother me much, personally; I practically grew up alongside her condition, so I don't carry any of those stigmas—though I certainly empathize with people who struggle with it, especially given how judgmental society can be... 🙄
By the way, over in the USA, they recently patented a drug called Alphabet (I was doing a bit of digging for my sister when I stumbled upon it...). The treatment lasts about three months, and in most instances, the psoriasis clears up and stays away for at least a year. The cost? Oh, just a tiny little trifle—about $10,000... 🙄

Looks like I’ve finally nailed it... Is this actually what it is? It starts with these white, watery bumps that eventually crack open, then the skin just starts peeling away and feels incredibly dry. I have a tiny bit between my fingers. I'm wondering how far this thing spreads and which specific type I'm dealing with...

Charles Young said:It looks like I’ve got this right in front of me—is this actually it? First, these white, watery blisters start popping up, and then the skin just starts peeling away and gets incredibly dry. I have very little bit of it between my fingers. I'm wondering how far this spreads and what specific type I'm dealing with.

Honestly, you really need to run this by a dermatologist. (If you happen to be in New York City, Dr. Pasic over on Salad is absolutely wonderful. My sister swears by her—she really knows her stuff!😁 ).

I’ve been dealing with psoriasis since I was about six or seven years old—so, twenty-five now. Honestly, there isn't really a "cure," though some days are better than others. Some days it's just minor spots, and then there are those awful days where it looks absolutely terrible. Being near the ocean helps, and there's this unscented cream called Psorcutan that actually works, once your skin finally gets used to it...
Try to avoid stress as much as possible.
Don't take that state exam. 😁 😁
And everyone keeps telling you to just "get used to living with it." Like, how??? I can't quite wrap my head around that part...
The worst part was back in school when the weather started warming up. Everyone would be wearing short sleeves, and I wanted to, too, but then you'd run into some jerk who starts shouting that you have AIDS or something even worse. To this day, that kind of stuff still gets to me. 😢

Swiftscout8 said:It looks like I'm dealing with this right now. Is this it? First, these little white watery bumps show up and then crack, then my skin starts peeling and gets incredibly dry. I have very little skin left between my fingers. I'm wondering how far this spreads and which type I actually have.

Nope. You don't get those watery bumps with psoriasis.

The skin turns red, dries out, and quickly gets covered in these whitish-silver scales. Those inflamed patches under the scales tend to be quite regular and circular—sometimes they can cover an entire forearm. The itching is intense, and those scales just keep peeling off only to reform immediately.

There aren't really "types" of psoriasis, though it most commonly shows up on the elbows, knees, and scalp. I've seen much worse cases where it even affects the nails.

Chloe Carter30 said:Everyone keeps telling me I’ll just "get used to living with it." Like—how??? Honestly, I don't see that happening.
The absolute worst part was back in high school when the weather finally warmed up—you know, that time of year when everyone is rocking short sleeves? I wanted to wear them so badly, but then you always run into one "genius" who starts shouting things like, "Watch out, she has AIDS," or whatever else they can throw out there. Even now, looking back, it still makes me feel so incredibly uncomfortable. 😢

I totally get where you're coming from. My sister deals with the exact same struggles. When she can finally pull out the short sleeves, it feels like a total celebration for her... honestly. Just try not to let the idiots get to you. I once saw a woman walking down the street with psoriasis covering her entire arms—just head to toe—and she was wearing a short-sleeved shirt, looking perfectly composed and completely ignoring the fools staring at her. If people really bother you that much, maybe they should go read a book. They seriously need to educate themselves and learn how to actually accept other people.

I saw this coming back in middle and high school, honestly. My only saving grace was meeting a true friend in college who really helped me learn how to stop letting that kind of nonsense get to me. It’s all stupid, sure, but it still hits home when you're dealing with puberty... 😁
MoNi thanks.

🙂

Chloe Carter30 said:(they’re total nonsense, really—but they hit home, especially when you're riding that teenage hormonal rollercoaster).

My sister is forty-two years old, and even now, she still feels that awkward sting whenever she notices people staring. I mean, honestly—it isn't her fault she has to deal with psoriasis!!! I’d love to give those judgmental types a piece of my mind...

swiftscout8 said:I've seen more severe cases where the nails were also affected.

It’s not limited to just the extreme cases, either. Psoriasis isn't one-size-fits-all; there are different types. Some present with obvious external symptoms, while others might look relatively clear on the surface but actually attack the joints.

My sister deals with this... her palms and nails get hit, and occasionally her hair shows signs too.

But in reality, she has the more aggressive form because her joints are being attacked.

Betty Rivera14 said:It actually manifests in a much more aggressive way—it really takes a toll on the joints.

Psoriatic arthritis?

yes 😢

Betty Rivera14 said:that 😢

My sister’s spine is increasingly curving—it's getting quite noticeable. 😢 To be fair, she bears a bit of the blame herself, given that she absolutely refuses to follow doctor's orders... though, on the flip side, she's certainly been tough enough to endure this much so far...

My hips are completely shot.

And the skin changes? Barely even noticeable...

Angela Green70 said:I read somewhere that they’ve developed this "revolutionary" ointment over in Mexico, and it should be hitting pharmacies pretty soon. I’ll definitely look into it and try it out, then let you know how it goes. I deal with parapsoriasis myself—it doesn't flare up constantly, but when it does, the symptoms can get pretty rough. Whenever my skin acts up, I take some clay, and it really helps soothe everything down. You should give it a shot; clay is generally great for you anyway, so it shouldn't hurt.

Here is the contact info for the gentleman I mentioned.
Give him a call—he has been a total lifesaver for me and many others, and I honestly can't thank him enough!

Herbalist
George Rangelov
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18 320 Dimitrovgrad

Tel: +1 10/ 361 841
Cell: +1 64 / 136 23 25

Specializing in treatments for:
VITILIGO
PSORIASIS
ECZEMA
SEBORRHEA
DANDRUFF
ROSACEA
BROWN SPOTS

He actually CURES all of these conditions!!!

P.S. Sorry, doctors, but sometimes there's someone more intuitive than you out there! 🙂

Thanks, catch_up!

And we’re back on the psoriasis thread. Two pages deep now.

😂

Betty Rivera14 said:my hips are basically in a coma right now.

and my skin isn't even changing much...

yeah 😢

I’ve been battling psoriasis for about twenty years now. Up until this past fall, I actually thought I had finally managed to get it under control.
In the beginning, it was just limited to my scalp. But things took a turn for the worse after my first pregnancy, and by the time my second child came along, it absolutely exploded. About 90% of my body was covered. Even though I was showering daily and slathering on steroid creams, it barely touched the most severe areas—and let me tell you, that covered a massive part of my body.
Every now and then, using Belošalić helped a little bit with the base cream, but honestly? I had reached a point where I just didn't believe anything existed that could offer long-term relief.
Then, last year, my husband mentioned seeing this segment on a TV program about how certain little fish in Turkey can actually treat psoriasis by nibbling on the affected skin.
It sounded so surreal and out of reach, until I started digging around online and discovered there are actually breeders for these fish right here in Europe.
So, we pulled the trigger and organized everything. After two and a half months, the fish arrived and I finally started the therapy. Once the treatment was done, I spent some time soaking up the sun, and that was really it. My skin became smooth, and the redness gradually just faded away.
I won't lie—I was pretty terrified about how this would turn out, especially considering the amount of money we sank into the whole process.
But looking at where I am now, I can confidently say everything is fine; my psoriasis is 100% gone. In about 80% of cases, it doesn't come back, and even if it does, it’s much milder and easy to manage immediately. I’ve even set up my own website, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask.