Guys, my psoriasis was barely even noticeable for the last 2 or 3 years... then I went and started using that useless Dyprosalic and Elocom crap, and now it’s flared up worse than ever. I have a gut feeling—and trust me, anyone who's dealt with this would know—that it "treats" it just to make it come back twice as hard. I’ve sworn off putting that stuff on my skin ever again. Usually, I stick to chamomile (about to go grab some sage)—when things were under control, that worked wonders for prevention; I managed to go a record 6-7 weeks without a breakout. My previous record was maybe 2-3 weeks. Now that it's back, I'm applying the herbal stuff too, just waiting to see if it works. It really helps dry it out! During the day, I just use a neutral base. I'll let you know how it goes.
So, how old are you actually? Is early menopause off the table? Look—I don't want to freak you out, but maybe this is just the nudge you need to go get checked out sooner rather than later. 😉
hm... Sophia Martinez3 actually got me thinking about something I recently read... regarding us women—I came across some info suggesting that autoimmune diseases can trigger an earlier onset of menopause. Is there any truth to that? What have you all gathered on this?
That’s why you need to go after the oily flakes—it's basically seborrhea, which is pretty similar to what triggers psoriasis. The dry kind of scaling? That’s the typical stuff we don't actually have here—and of course, using a shampoo meant for dry scalp just ends up making things worse.
Chris Morgan67 said:Heh—been using this stuff for years now, but lately? It just doesn't do a damn thing.🤷
I’ve already cycled through Alverde, Asebon, and Fitoval for my scalp—all specifically targeting dandruff—and honestly? I’m officially out of ideas. What else is there left to try?🤷
I’ve been using Ducray’s Keratol for oily dandruff—been at it for about two years now, I think. It actually works.
Chloe Garcia10 said:Were your hemoglobin, MCV, MCVC, etc., actually okay, or were they all low too? Did you feel terrible because of the iron deficiency?
I don't remember my full lab report—too much noise there—but I know my blood sugar was still running low. And honestly? I felt like I’d been hit by a freight train every time I woke up. Just completely wiped out all day long... basically lived on kale and spinach to try and get some iron back in my system.👍
I honestly have no clue what TIBC actually is—all I know is that my iron levels were low once before 3. My doctor mentioned that higher numbers are usually seen in people who aren't exactly breathing anymore... so your results don't sound nearly as scary to me 😉. I stuck with that Ferum Lek for about a year and everything turned out fine—it’s really not that big of a deal
The previous page mentioned using chamomile salve. I’ve started applying it preventatively—I can see some flare-ups starting on my legs, but I won't give 🤣 in just yet. Honestly, it actually seems to be working, at least since 🤷 . Maybe it's worth a shot? It started itching about a week ago, and this stuff really takes the edge off... Anyway, I haven't had a single breakout in 4 or 5 weeks now. That's a personal record for me, at least...
Robin Robinson8 said:none of those medications are used for "mild" psoriasis they’re mostly for when you’ve got the combo—psoriasis plus psoriatic arthritis.
I don't even know which type of psoriasis I actually have yet. It's almost tragicomic—I'm currently stuck waiting for my doctor to get back from vacation just so I can finally get an exam. I haven't had any flare-ups for maybe two or three weeks now; I've just been slathering on those creams. But honestly, after reading your post, part of me just wants to toss everything in the trash and stop treating it altogether. That might be exactly what I do. I've been using these creams for the last year or two, and I swear it feels like I've just fried my skin. And phototherapy? Based on what you said, that sounds like a nightmare for me. I'm sensitive to the sun like crazy—for the last three years, I've been getting allergic reactions all over my face if I don't wear SPF 50+, even in the middle of winter. To be fair though, I feel like it hasn't been flaring up as much lately. Less anxiety, less obsessing over it... right now, I'm just trying to feed my own mental state and hoping it stays away... ugh, this damn hope. 🤣
In my experience, Virginia definitely triggers Candida, though it’s probably not the smoking gun. I don't know—I stopped taking them, but they're still hanging around... there's clearly a connection, even if my OB-GYN told me this morning I was losing my mind for cutting them out because of it.
hollowraven78 said:And let's be real—these new biologics, Enbrel Humira, Remicade... they're all just band-aids. They clear out the necrosis. Basically, they help the body kick out that rotten, necrotic junk from the inside. For now, this is just assistance; we aren't talking about an actual cure for psoriasis yet. Hey, >, have you seen these images showing how Humira actually works? Check the link for more.
How long does Humira actually keep psoriasis at bay when it shows up in "mild" cases? From what I've gathered—and I'm still trying to figure out if it's widely available here in the States or coming soon—it seems like it's used for Crohn's disease, but I don't see anything about psoriasis mentioned anywhere. Best,
James Myers3 said:So many people claim they developed psoriasis right after a massive bout of stress—doesn't that line up perfectly with the theory mentioned above? Personally, I’ve noticed my skin flares up when life gets chaotic and clears up when things finally settle down into a more peaceful rhythm. Anyway, that's just my two cents. Feel free to weigh in if you find it interesting; if not, whatever... moving on. Cheers!
Well, I definitely got mine from stress. I'm actually the first one in my entire extended family to deal with it...
Olivia Ramos66 said:Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease—so any attempt at "boosting" the immune system is counterproductive and just fuels the inflammation. The plants and supplements used to treat psoriasis (including the mentioned Polypodium leucotomos) act as immunomodulators—meaning they regulate—rather than stimulate—that weak inflammatory response that’s baked into the immune system. Actual immunostimulators (think echinacea, astragalus, ashwagandha...) are strictly contraindicated.
Oh, please... if that were true, then I'm clearly illiterate when it comes to understanding psoriasis. Why doesn't it show up when my immunity drops? I mean, every single time I get sick, it flares up or gets worse—surely that isn't just some coincidence... I don't get it... And how exactly do you know all this, if you don't mind me asking?
I just scrolled through the page—honestly, those photos don't even look like they're from the same person... I mean, it’s probably worth a shot regardless. You might as well believe in the results if it can't hurt, especially if we're talking about boosting the immune system and all that stuff... But after seeing those pictures? I'm feeling pretty lucky that my symptoms are showing up on such a tiny scale. Anyway, good luck. Let me know if you see any progress.😉
Look, I’m no medical expert—not by a long shot—but things are finally starting to click for me. I've been dealing with constant joint pain my entire life, and for years, doctors just looked at me blanked, unable to pin down what was actually happening. Then, along with these empty psoriasis sores, I realize psoriatic arthritis might be the culprit. Still, I need an official diagnosis to confirm it all. Anyway, I'm currently trying out this fasting diet, so we'll see if it actually makes a difference or if it's just more wasted effort.
It’s honestly unreal how many different medications they can find for everything else—yet when it comes to this useless junk we're stuck with, there's absolutely nothing... I was browsing online and stumbled upon some Anthralin = dithranol = that supposedly helps clear things up for at least a year, but I doubt we can even get our hands on that here in the States yet... Either way—it's a total disaster. But what do you expect?
When I first got this thing, it would flare up on its own—I wasn't even treating it because I didn't realize what I was dealing with. But over the last year? It’s been getting more intense. To make matters worse, I feel like I’m building up a resistance to those cheap, useless creams that used to work for me. Is it normal for this stuff to just keep spreading? Honestly, it feels like things get worse every single time...
p.s. I know this question has probably been asked a million times already, but there’s way too much content here and I can't keep up with reading everything. Can anyone just give me a rough idea of how long phototherapy actually takes to clear this up? thanks in advance 🙂
Carol Patel85 said:I’ve been scrolling through your posts—lots of cream recommendations and shared experiences flying around—so I felt the urge to weigh in. I’ve dealt with psoriasis since I was five; I’m twenty-two now. Thank God I’ve tried various creams and treatments along the way, but the results are predictably hit-or-miss. Sometimes something works—more often than not, it doesn't. Honestly? Maybe things would work better if I actually believed they could. Since most of the battle is fought in your own head (hello, placebo effect), my treatments fail because I've internalized this idea that it's "incurable." It's cemented in my brain. Add a healthy dose of pessimism, self-pity, and a whole spectrum of stress and anxiety... and there you have it. That's the reality of "healing." But you know what I hate most about psoriasis? It isn't how your skin looks—it's what it does to you internally. I don't know what it's like for those who get it later in life, but for me, starting as a kid, it fundamentally shaped my personality. Because of this, I struggle with communication, being open with people, self-esteem, and confidence. It's easy to explain the physical side to others—tell them it's not contagious and the questioning stares usually stop—but you can't fix the internal damage. I'll always feel this way, and that's why I know I'll never truly make peace with having psoriasis. Mad respect to anyone who actually has. Anyway, just wanted to get that off my chest. Wishing you all the best with your treatments—maybe we'll cross paths at the salad bar. 🙂 Later.
Come on, keep your chin up. There are definitely worse things in life than psoriasis.😉 It looks like I've got psoriatic arthritis too—my joints take a beating, and I honestly felt like an invalid for a while... until I started working out. Now I feel great! If only the skin flares would clear up... but hey, maybe that'll happen eventually. By the way, you mentioned a salad bar—is there a decent dermatologist around there? I think someone mentioned one earlier, but I got lost in the thread... p.s. Good luck!
Hey everyone! Just logging on to share my experience dealing with psoriasis... It showed up about 3 or 4 years ago, and it hasn’t been constant—it flares up, clears out, then comes right back. It hits my legs, elbows, and scalp. My whole life, people have told me my scalp issues were just seborrheic dermatitis, but looking at your posts, I'm starting to think otherwise. Regardless, I use Kertyol shampoo from Ducray for oily dandruff—it actually works wonders and I've been using it for a while now. As for treating the psoriasis itself? Not much experience there. My dermatologist prescribed Diprosalic and Elocom, but that's just a temporary fix—it heals, then returns in 2 or 3 weeks, over and over again. After that, I just use some "base cream" compounded at the pharmacy, which was fine. Then I got sick—maybe it's the immune system drop? It either triggers a flare or just shows up on its own to annoy me. Who knows? What I've realized is that everyone needs a different therapy, but maybe what could help us all is changing our diet, stressing less, and having faith that it'll eventually vanish. I don't plan on living with this—I'm a perpetual optimist and I'll find a way to send this thing straight to hell! I'm curious if anyone knows the "official" rules on what to avoid in a diet, what to eat more of, and so on. To start with... Fingers crossed for everyone, and take care... 🙂