Those comforts feel pretty thin when you're forced to avoid certain situations. Sometimes you can't just act how you want; you have to act how your brain dictates, driven by whatever is influencing it at the moment. It might get slightly easier as the years pass, but it’s never actually easy. At least, not for me. And once summer hits...
Don't go thinking there are any guarantees here. That’s the whole damn problem with this stuff—there isn't one single thing that works for everyone. For some people, it clears everything up; for others, it does nothing at all, or worse, makes things a mess. I learned that the hard way back when I was living near Phoenix. It's been ten years since then, and nothing has helped me more than coal tar ever did. Personally, it started acting up on my fingers and wrecking my nails. On my feet, I've got three spots affected; one is basically a lost cause, while my two big toes are somehow still hanging on. I also developed an immunity to these ointments, though I never really stuck to a strict routine. The issue is the same if I get wet or scratch my hands—say, after a minor scrape heals, a visible mark is left behind in its place. It isn't technically psoriasis, but the scarring is obvious enough that you have to be careful not to scratch or trigger a flare-up. Dealing with this is honestly impossible.
I’d say it hits harder when you deal with it during the day. You end up marked immediately, and dealing with that kind of visibility is just unpleasant. Honestly, once you’ve built some actual character and maturity, you tend to approach things differently; you aren't just caught up in youthful nonsense, which is a hell of a lot better than facing these issues. Even now, it still bothers me, though my perspective has shifted a bit over the years. Still, it’s never something I can just shrug off. It’s always a nagging thorn in your side—some days more than others.
Thought I’d chime in since it’s been a while since I’ve checked these forums. I stopped drinking that herbal tea at the start of autumn. My diet is mostly the same—just cutting out the salami and pork—but otherwise, nothing much has changed. I haven't seen any new patches popping up, though some of the existing ones have spread slightly, even if they haven't thickened. I’m not applying anything to them right now, but I know I should probably start thinning them out before spring hits to avoid a rough summer. That ointment definitely didn't do a thing for me, and from what I've seen, it hasn't worked for most of you either. Whatever. Actually, I'm thinking about heading over to Canada. I happened to stumble upon a show about this world-renowned bioenergeticist who does therapy sessions with his son in a small town near Vancouver. From what I gathered, he doesn't charge fees; everything is just based on mutual agreement and goodwill. The guy apparently pulls people back from the brink—even cancer patients and those considered terminal—so I figure it might be worth a shot since it doesn't involve drugs or skin irritation from topical applications. It’s not religious, though faith obviously plays a role. Do your own research, but I think it's worth looking into. Maybe a few of us could carpool and make the trip.
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.
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.
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.) 👍
I haven't applied anything for a few days now—maybe even over a week. One day, having two little kittens play on my arms would leave them slightly pink, and then the very next day, they’d be bright red again. Now, they are seriously inflamed; the skin isn't even smooth anymore, just those classic, raised bumps. As for the other spots, there hasn't been any change at all; everything is exactly how it was before. Just to be clear, after a month of constant application, my results were almost nonexistent. My skin felt smoother, sure, but the redness stayed put and wouldn't budge. So, I guess this ointment works differently for everyone.
It isn't peeling off at all—at least not for me. It's definitely better than during the winter; my cats aren't getting chunky and I don't have any scaling issues. I find the situation with the ointment a bit strange, though. The little red patches on my hands that I mentioned before just won't budge. They're small, not huge, so you'd think they would have cleared up by now, but they haven't. The itching is still pretty intense too. Honestly, this isn't some revolutionary miracle cream like I was spinning it to be back at the start. It hasn't really done much for me. 👎
I’ve been under massive amounts of stress lately—just a constant cycle of feeling wired, sweating, and getting easily irritated every single day. My psoriasis isn't actually receding, but at least I'm not seeing any new patches pop up. My skin feels remarkably smooth now, though, without any of that flaking. I’ve been using Nivea lotion after my showers, which helps take the edge off the itching. I also deal with psoriasis vulgaris, including three spots on my hands and both big toes. It’s causing some issues; two of my fingers have actually started swelling and aching slightly. I’m really hoping it’s not arthritis setting in. 😕
Here’s a quick update on where things stand. I’ve been applying the ointment again for a couple of nights now, and I can honestly say the patches on my hands are noticeably lighter—two of them are almost gone. My legs are looking pretty good too; the skin is actually smooth without any scaling, and the itching hasn't flared up there. That thick, nasty layer is finally lifting, though there’s still a hint of redness left, maybe just a shade lighter than before. That said, the itching is absolutely relentless. It gets even worse at night. Last night was so bad I actually realized I was hitting a sort of "itch ecstasy"—you know that feeling when you finally get to pee after holding it for way too long? It’s unbelievable. Everything is itching—legs, arms, back, everywhere. It’s just constant. I was down at the beach that day, and the heat didn't help matters. Just to be clear, I'm not trying to sell anything here; I'm just reporting on my own progress. After that initial disappointment, I'm feeling optimistic again. I’m heading back to the coast soon and plan to use this stuff until it's gone, hoping it finally clears everything out. 👍
Are you really going to ban me? What’s the deal? It’s not like I was even thinking about that 😁 I actually made it out to the beach this morning. I haven't been in over ten days because work has been absolutely draining me; I just haven't had the energy. I used the ointment again last night, and this morning I noticed my skin feels unbelievably smooth, though it's still incredibly red. Honestly, it looks like a plane could land on it from how much it's sunburned. It’s also itching like crazy—just wild, constant itching. In a few spots where it had faded, the redness came right back, but without those typical psoriasis breakouts. It's smooth as silk, no visible scaling at all. I’m just going to use up the rest of this ointment and see what happens. Ideally, I’d hit the coast every single day, but I can't manage that. It's not like I can just pack up and head out to the ocean whenever I want; life is too hectic, and frankly, I'm too lazy for that kind of stress. I agree, we shouldn't keep bringing up the ointment or arguing about it anymore. If you have it, use it; if you don't, don't mention it. Ugh, it's itching so bad right now, it's killing me 👎
You guys are being exhausting. What’s the deal? Come on, jadesailor14, step up and get involved already. It's about time you actually settled something. 🙂
To give an update on my situation: I’ve been applying it for a few days now, but since I'm no longer on vacation, I just don't always have the time. Sometimes I get too tired and just go to sleep. Michael Ramos3 said not to expect the larger spots to disappear within a month, but I’ve been applying it consistently, and those haven't budged at all—not even a little. Only a couple of them might have cleared up completely, and maybe two or three on my stomach faded slightly, though you can still see them clearly. After a full month of constant application with almost zero effect, I'm feeling a bit discouraged because I expected at least these smaller ones to vanish, which they haven't. All these arguments and these mile-long posts are exhausting; it's a chore just to read through them. But he's right—if you don't want to Cure yourself, nothing will help, though it hasn't helped much for me either, despite my efforts. The biggest spot on my leg hasn't moved; the center just faded a bit, but it's still there. So, I guess it's like everything else so far: for some, it works perfectly, for others, nothing happens, and for some, it's just partial or minimal progress.
I’m genuinely curious about this whole "homophobe" label. Are we talking about cowards who are actually terrified of gay people? Is a homophobe just someone too scared to face those hooligans or stadium thugs you guys wouldn't stand a chance against in a real fight anyway? It's easy to act like a philosopher behind a screen, but I bet none of you would have the guts to say that to a fanatic's face. Honestly, you’re all just closeted, admit it 😁 🤣 🤣. Look, I don't like gay people, but I'm not shaking in my boots. If they jumped me, I'd handle them, though I wouldn't go looking for trouble out of nowhere. Sure, maybe I'm a little nervous walking toward a stadium on game day if I have to sneak past the rowdiest section of the stands—call me whatever you want. Or maybe I'm a Ford-phobe because I'm worried they won't sell any more Fiestas anytime soon. So, what's the logic here? Does anyone who disagrees with homosexuality automatically become one? By that logic, almost every man in the country is gay. How did women even manage to have kids with all these "homophobes"? Listen, you jerk, if you need someone to pull strings just so you can get a motorcycle license because you can't learn to ride on your own, just grab a scooter. You're a lost cause. 👎 That's it. I'm done with this thread.
Honestly, our favorite little darling is always here with his sage advice. You really ought to check in more often so us villains don't try to start something on our own again. It helps keep a guy grounded—once he sees you're gone, he might just think he can 🙂 🙂
Stop talking nonsense. Everyone’s trying so hard to act wise, but honestly, the ones signing off on everyone else's opinions are the most ridiculous. Look, my little girl doesn't want to listen to music or go for motorcycle rides with me, even though I love it—suddenly she's some kind of "phobe" because of that? Fact is, there's men and there's women. Men have this, women have that. Both exist for a purpose. He exists to enter her, she exists to receive him; his purpose is to relieve himself, not to be the one receiving. When he enters her without protection, life happens naturally. Of course, "normal" is subjective, but isn't it more natural for a man and woman to sleep together and have a child than for a guy to just ejaculate, freeze the sperm, and then years later some woman decides to have a kid on her own using that lab-grown nonsense we manufacture? It was "normal" for pedophiles in the Netherlands to demand they could legally abuse 12-year-olds, right? To some people, it's normal to beat an animal; to them, it makes sense. To a homo, being gay is normal. So what's actually normal? A natural relationship or test tubes? Him in her or her in him? We know the answer, and it certainly isn't whatever political party is in power right now. You neo-liberals are exhausting with all this constant support for "democracy" and "personal choice." Down in the South, God and Jesus are the main things people swear by—is that normal too? Because everyone has the right to say whatever they want in a democracy. Just stop with the stupidity. His purpose is to relieve himself, not to receive; that's the whole point. If they try to change his biological purpose because they have nothing better to do, that's just a disorder.
What's the deal with these Hot Springs? Is it some kind of naphtha thing? Based on their website, it looks like a spa or a health retreat. Is this all just a commercial operation? I could use some more info on the specifics—what they actually do, how it works, costs, and all that good stuff.
So, I’ve been using this ointment for over 30 days now, and honestly, I can't call it a success. I’m a believer in God, but clearly, this hasn't lived up to my expectations, unfortunately.
Here’s my little update. The patches on my chest are looking pretty faint, but they’re still stubborn on my back. My hands have cleared up as much as they’re going to, though there’s still some lingering redness. I’ve been using the ointment for 23 days now. I’ll admit, I was hoping for a bit more progress by this point, but until I finish the whole tube, I’m still banking on it clearing up completely.