Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!]

Down in Santa Monica, they have those fish ponds where the little fish eat off your dead skin—I’ve seen people come out of there looking genuinely relieved.
As for those near New York City, there is a spring up in the hills right by the university campus near the old courthouse. I actually hiked up there and saw it myself. They built showers directly over the spring source, and the water has an incredibly high pH level. People swear by it. I chatted with some campers visiting from Germany, Austria, Italy, and the Netherlands, and they told me they make a trip out here at least once a year just for a few days. They claim nothing else works quite as well, and it reduces their symptoms so much that they can't recommend it enough. If anyone is interested, I can give you more specific directions on how to find it.

Alright then, come on! Tell me where this magical spring is hidden!

thanks

I’ve been using Psorcutan 5 for about 5 or 6 days now and—knock on wood—it actually works? Like, seriously, the redness has calmed down so much, everything feels thinner, and the scaling is just gone. I’m honestly thrilled with the results. (Knock on wood!) Not that I’m superstitious or anything, but hey... :-)

Timothy Jackson6 said:I've been using Psorcutan 5 for about 5 or 6 days now and—knock on wood—it’s actually working. The redness has gone down significantly, everything feels thinner, and the scaling is gone. I’m quite pleased so far. Not that I’m superstitious, but still... :-)

That's wonderful to hear.👍

holy crap, thanks for the heads up 😁

Timothy Jackson6 said:thanks for the heads up, Chris Morgan67😁

Hmm... I’m actually heading down to the local pharmacy tomorrow to pick up that ointment we were discussing. If it truly works the way you claim, I might just have to become a believer. I'm genuinely curious to see if it lives up to the hype.🙂

Timothy Jackson6 said:I’ve been using Psorcutan 5 for about 5 or 6 days now and (knock on wood!) it really works. The redness is way down, everything is thinner, and the scaling is gone. I'm super happy with it so far! (knock on wood...) Not that I'm superstitious or anything, but still... :-)

I'm so glad to hear that! 😁
BUT I really hope that cream has some long-term effects. For me, the scaling disappears overnight—and the redness from the Elocom goes away too—but then after a few days, everything just pops right back up. It seems to happen especially when my immune system takes a hit from stress, a cold, or monthly cycles... 🙄
The only thing that truly clears my symptoms up is vacationing and soaking up the sun at the beach (plus swimming, obviously!). After that, I don't need any creams until spring, and even then, not if I manage to keep my immune system steady during the winter... 😛

Steven Clark11 said:For those living near the university campus in New York City, there is a spring located out in the hills nearby—I have actually been there myself and seen it. The water there has an incredibly high pH level. They have even installed shower facilities right at the source. People swear by it. I spoke with some campers visiting from Germany, Austria, Italy, and the Netherlands. They told me they make a trip out there at least once a year for a few days. They claim it reduces their symptoms so significantly that nothing else compares. If anyone is interested, I can provide more specific details on the location.

If you head toward the university campus near the border, you will reach a small town. Once you cross the bridge over the river, take an immediate left and follow the riverbank for a few miles until you see a sign for "Liesljani." Follow that road straight to the destination; they recently paved it. Alternatively, you can just ask a local in town for directions to ensure you are on the right track.

Linda Chase81 said:I'm happy for you. 😁
But I really hope that ointment provides long-lasting relief, because my scales tend to vanish overnight—along with the redness from the Elocom—only to resurface a few days later. It usually happens whenever my immune system takes a hit from stress, a cold, or hormonal shifts. 🙄
The only thing that truly settles my symptoms is spending time on a beach in Florida under the sun (and swimming, obviously). After a trip like that, I don't need any cream until spring, provided I manage my health well during the winter. 😛

It does have lasting effects. For me, it holds steady for anywhere from a few months to half a year...

I can't really complain, honestly, because my skin hasn't looked this good during the winter in forever. Don't get me wrong, I'm definitely at my peak during the summer when the sun and the beach do all the heavy lifting, or right after a trip to the coast, but I'd love to actually keep this glow once the temperature drops. I've been thinking about just picking up a small tanning bed with UVB lamps—there's one available in Germany (METEC UV236T (with Broadband UVB Lamps)
) that goes for about $1,000, and I feel like that might be the way to go if I want to maintain this look through the winter months. It’s not exactly cheap, but hey, if it actually works...

Timothy Jackson6 said:I can't really find much to complain about this time around, because honestly, my skin hasn't looked this good during the winter months in years. Don't get me wrong—I’m at my absolute best during the summer when the sun and the coast do most of the heavy lifting, or perhaps right after a trip to the tropics, but even in the dead of winter, things usually tend to take a turn for the worse. Lately, I've been weighing the pros and cons of investing in a small tanning bed equipped with UVB lamps. Apparently, they have some decent options over in Germany, specifically the METEC UV236T models utilizing Broadband UVB Lamps. It might be worth looking into.
It’s about $1,000. It isn't exactly pocket change, mind you—certainly not if you're looking at it from a certain perspective—but I honestly think that amount could be enough to keep things stable even through the winter months. It’s a significant investment, sure, but if it actually does the trick... well, it might just be worth the hit.

I honestly don't see how you'd even begin to determine your own dosage for light therapy. When you go to a clinic for something like petroleum treatments, you aren't just winging it; there are actual professionals there who dictate exactly how much time you can spend under those lamps each day. You have to be careful—those things are incredibly potent. I’m speaking from firsthand experience here; I’ve undergone that specific type of treatment before, and the results were nothing short of remarkable. As for the cost, though? If these home setups actually delivered the same level of efficacy, I’d be the first one reaching for my wallet.

I started using the Psorcutan 5 cream yesterday... hmm, I'll let you all know how it goes!

placidpanther12 said:This is actually my first winter without peeling! My hands just have some pale spots left, and my legs are still a tiny bit red. I've been using a soap, cream, and Dead Sea salt soak

That sounds like a great idea, I'm heading out to grab some 🙏 🙏

For me, La Roche-Posay thermal water worked wonders this summer 👍 It cleared up that redness right before the flaking started within just a few hours! It’s honestly amazing, especially for sensitive areas like your face, chest, and so on...

La Roche-Posay
Legend has it that the healing properties of the La Roche-Posay spring were discovered by accident over 250 years ago. Back in 1743, Marquis de Rocozels built the first La Roche-Posay springs, which were officially recognized as a dermatological hydrotherapy center in 1874. The modern era for the brand kicked off in 1975 when the Sainte-Odila spring was acquired by the Pierre Fabre pharmaceutical house. Since then, their researchers have been running biological, pharmacological, and clinical studies to dive deep into the therapeutic benefits of this spring water. Based on all those findings, the La Roche-Posay dermatological labs developed Eau Thermale La Roche-Posay—a full line of dermo-cosmetic products dedicated to sensitive skin care and treating acne, dryness, and aging...

Here's the link:

You can find whatever you need from La Roche-Posay at basically any local pharmacy. It's a seriously awesome line, and they don't use any nasty chemical ingredients 👍

I get what you mean about wanting a decent lineup. I tried that Trixer cream after my shower on a few spots, and honestly, it’s pretty solid. As for the hand soap, though? Not feeling it. My skin feels trashed and dry right after using it, which is a joke considering it costs $35. I'll stick to my Johnson's Baby olive oil soap—it's way cheaper at around $5.50.
If anyone else deals with psoriasis, let me know how it’s working for you.

I have one question: is psoriasis hereditary? Specifically, what are the chances my child will end up with this cursed condition?

I've been struggling with this disease for about 15 years now, dealing with patches on my elbows, knees, and scalp. I thank God it isn't any worse than this, but it's still a nightmare. I used to apply Belosalic, which would help for a few days before everything flared right back up. Now, I haven't used anything for six months... I just don't have the patience to keep slathering myself in steroids!😁

It hasn't gotten better, nor has it worsened; everything remains exactly the same, so I've decided to stop using the creams altogether.

Now, my husband and I are planning to have a baby... and I've started panicking. I really don't want my child to suffer through this miserable, nagging illness.
I honestly don't know where I inherited it from, because no one else in my family deals with this!

Help me out here.😢

Amanda Edwards said:I have one big question: is psoriasis hereditary? I mean, what are the actual odds my child ends up dealing with this awful condition?
help😢

From everything I’ve read in medical journals, only about 2-3 percent of people worldwide deal with active psoriasis. Even though maybe 10 percent of the global population carries the gene, most people never actually trigger it... so the chances of your little one getting it are actually pretty low! 😳
Regardless, I truly believe psoriasis should never be the reason you give up on motherhood... ☕

Linda Chase81 said:From what I've gathered through reading, maybe 2-3 percent of people globally deal with active psoriasis, while about 10 percent carry the gene without ever triggering it. So, the odds of your child developing it are actually quite low... 😳
Regardless, I don't think psoriasis should ever be a reason to give up on motherhood ☕

That’s what I’ve heard as well.

Goodness, psoriasis can certainly be unpleasant in some cases, but calling it some horrific, debilitating disease—God forbid...

It is perfectly possible to live a normal life with it, and it definitely shouldn't mean you have to walk away from having children.

Chris Morgan67 said:Look, let's be real—psoriasis can definitely be a nightmare in about 5% of cases, but calling it some unbearable, life-shattering catastrophe? Day, please...
It’s totally normal to live your life just fine with it, and it absolutely does NOT mean you have to give up on your dreams of motherhood.

That's exactly what I was saying! ☕

My husband and I are planning to have a baby... and honestly, I’m spiraling. I really don't want my kid to end up dealing with this damn, annoying disease.
I have no clue where it came from, since nobody else in my family has ever dealt with it!
help😢

I know plenty of perfectly healthy people whose kids ended up with some kind of disability. The odds of a child getting psoriasis are pretty slim, especially if the father's genes take the lead in your case. Besides, researchers all over the US are constantly working on this, and medical tech is going to get even better in a few years. I get why you're worried, though. Just keep your chin up and enjoy being a mom.