Posts by placidpanther12

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Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health · Jun 7, 2006

Linda Chase81 said:How can I actually get my hands on that cream?? I really don't feel like sitting in a dermatologist's waiting room for four hours just to hunt down a specialist's prescription. Can you just buy it over the counter without all the hassle? 😬

[B[/B]Well, it’s pretty obvious nobody hangs out on this forum anymore—honestly, I’m getting zero replies from anyone lately either. As for that specific cream you're asking about, I hate to say it, but I don't know a thing about it. I'm not sure if you've tried it yet, but personally, I find Belosalic to be a solid ointment. My usual routine involves using that for about six days before switching over to Elocom. At least, that's what my doctor tells me—apparently, these two creams work best when they're used in tandem.

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Tattoo aftercare and sunscreen recommendations? in Health · Jun 7, 2006

Ryan Ruiz said:Look, I’ve been peeling more intensely since day 7—it’s day 9 now, and I can actually feel the skin flaking under my fingers when I apply lotion. Honestly, I’m just totally lost at this point... when am I supposed to take the bandage off, and when can I actually shave again (since it's on my leg)?

OF COURSE IT HAS TO PEEL! That’s literally just the scab forming, and every single scab eventually has to drop off. I have some raised areas myself, though only in certain spots. I’ve heard that kind of swelling could be an allergic reaction, too. And as for the plastic wrap—good grief, what kind of tattoo artist were you seeing? Did they even give you a printed instruction sheet? You really should have ditched that film right after the first day; a tattoo needs to breathe—well, as much as possible—though obviously not under direct sunlight. Use an SPF 30 sunscreen, nothing less (honestly, SPF 60 is overkill—that’s what people with albinism use)—but the cream is vital. I don't know about you, but I personally wouldn't want my ink fading significantly in five years, and the sun definitely accelerates that whole process. So, you mentioned the old folks hate you? My own mother was a riot about it; she told me I should just get a bell tattooed on me so I could ring it wherever I go. And honestly, she might not be entirely wrong there, haha!

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Tattoo aftercare and sunscreen recommendations? in Health · Jun 7, 2006

graniteeagle10 said:Has anyone actually had a bad experience with tattoos? And what’s the word on Washington, D.C. & Gandalf?
My son is being incredibly pushy about this, and frankly, I'm a bit anxious. Any advice?

How old is he, though? Honestly, here is my best suggestion—take him down to a local tattoo studio to pick out a design he likes, then tell him he can get it done in six months. It isn't exactly a brilliant move to get inked right before summer anyway. If he's obsessing over doing it *right now*, it usually just means he wants to look cool during the summer break. Real passion for a tattoo lasts; if you truly want one, you'll still want it long after the summer heat fades. So, let's play the waiting game: if he still wants that exact same design in six months, then let him go for it. But if he moves on, you'll be glad you stopped him from committing to something he'll regret for the rest of his life.

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Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!] in Health · Jun 5, 2006

I stumbled upon this forum just the other day, and honestly, I’ve been quite thrilled—mostly because I don't know a single soul who deals with psoriasis. As for me? Well... let's just say I've been fighting this since I was a kid (though it took doctors ages to actually figure out what was going on with me). The strangest part is that nobody else in my family has it, so growing up, I was always treated like the "family outcast." I have tried absolutely everything under the sun, but I just cannot bring myself to try those little medicinal worms—the thought of something actually crawling on me is just repulsive. Does anyone here actually have experience with them? The last thing I experimented with was homeopathy, and I would highly recommend it to anyone with an infinite amount of patience. I specify "patient" people because, frankly, you need about two months of treatment for every year you've been sick. But it truly pays off—all those creams, ointments, and lotions only treat the surface; they essentially just push the psoriasis deeper into your system, causing it to flare up even harder every single time.
I have one quick question: I recently got a tattoo, and now I'm wondering if anyone has had their psoriasis spread over the tattooed area? And if so, what does that actually look like???
Now, for a bit of food for thought—something everyone should ask themselves, which is exactly what my homeopath asked me: Do you consider yourself a healthy person or a sick person? I answered instantly—HEALTHY! What about you?

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