Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!]

Is it actually possible for this to show up on the penis as well? If that’s the case, what’s the move then—do you follow the exact same procedure?

lonefalcon43 said:Is it possible for this to show up on the penis too? If so, what then? Is it the same procedure?

Haha, it's possible. You'd just need to apply the oil and undergo phototherapy. Just make sure no stronger creams get anywhere near that area...🙂

mistybear20 said:Where do you even find St. John's Wort infused in olive oil? I've looked everywhere and can't find it pre-mixed, just the ingredients separately, which isn't worth the cost.

Just make it yourself. Grab some high-quality domestic olive oil and about 50 flowers of St. John's Wort (just search Google Images if you need to see what they look like) picked from somewhere coastal with clean air.
Let the mixture sit for a month, even in the sun, until it turns deep red. Then strain it and use it.
It’s hands down the best thing for regenerating and soothing damaged skin.
When I'm at the beach, I spend all day in the sun using nothing but this, and I never get burned—my skin stays incredibly soft.

Seriously, stop buying pharmacy brands or mass-produced stuff; who knows what's actually in there. If you can't make it yourself, just head to a local farmers market when you're seaside and buy from someone local. Anything heavily processed or loaded with "E-number" additives and preservatives is bad news for those of us dealing with psoriasis.

So, I just picked up some homemade lavender-infused olive oil! It didn't come from a pharmacy or anything, just a local small-batch maker. Do you guys think this would be okay to use?

mistybear20 said:I just picked up some homemade lavender olive oil, not from a pharmacy but made at home. Would that work?

Sure, why not... once you find those magical herbs that only bloom under a full moon, just toss them in. Even better. :-)

Grace Green6 said:When I'm out on the coast, I spend the entire day soaking up the sun using nothing but this, and I never end up with a sunburn. My skin stays perfectly smooth... just like a baby's.

That’s a dangerous game to play... applying lotion while you're out in the sun like that...
A few different dermatologists have already told me the same thing, and I even saw it mentioned on WebMD... it can cause burns, so it’s definitely not something you want to be using out in the sun...

It’s also worth noting that St. John's Wort can make your skin significantly more sensitive to sunlight. It is quite vital to stay out of the sun while you're using this plant...

I've been looking into the latest health trends, specifically regarding how certain substances interact with our skin... It seems there is quite a bit to consider when it comes to light sensitivity and the potential for phototoxicity...
I’d personally stick to olive oil or sesame oil... they're both tried and true, and they provide a natural SPF of about 2...🙂

I’ve never heard anyone claim that using St. John's Wort while tanning is dangerous. I’ve been doing it for years and my skin has never looked better, nor have I ever had a better tan...
And I’ve never once burned—quite the opposite, actually. My mom and I used to spend hours out on the rocks and never dealt with burns or even redness. No one is going to talk me out of using St. John's Wort.

St. John's Wort soothes the skin, and you can even drink it as a tea since it settles everything from your nerves to your stomach.
As for olive oil—honestly, it's one of the best things nature has ever provided us.

A dermatologist would probably just try to sell you some chemical concoction; that serves their interests, not mine.

At any rate, it's worth experimenting. Everyone's skin is different, so you should just see what works best for you.

Grace Green6 said:I’ve honestly never heard of it being dangerous to use St. John's Wort while tanning. I've been doing it for years and my skin has never looked better—my tan is always perfect...
And I have never once gotten burned! It’s actually the opposite. My mom and I used to spend hours out on the rocks in San Francisco and we never got even a hint of redness or a burn... so there is no way anyone can convince me that St. John's Wort isn't great.

St. John's Wort—it soothes the skin, and you can even drink it as a tea because it calms everything down, like your nerves and your stomach.
And olive oil? Man, let me tell you, that is one of the best things nature ever gave us.

A dermatologist would probably just try to push some chemical cream on you because that's what's in it for them, not for me..

Anyway, you've gotta try stuff out. Everyone's skin is different, so you'll see what works best for you.

🙂 St. John's Wort prepared with olive oil using traditional methods (cold pressing) has been known since ancient times as a remedy for external cuts, burns, wound healing, and as an antiseptic—and internally, it's mostly used for liver and stomach pains, etc.
St. John's Wort oil is used either before tanning or later after tanning. It is not recommended to use it and then go out into the sun because it is phototoxic.
Your approach to treating psoriasis with fruits and vegetables is really solid, but I'm confused about which dermatologist would push Labolan cream (a chemical) on you.
I wouldn't recommend tanning with St. John's Wort to anyone; I only use it while staying in the shade.🙂

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Regarding my diet, I maintain regular eating and drinking habits; I find it quite jarring for the system when you suddenly reintroduce a food after months of avoidance.
I consume alcohol in moderation, smoke, and drink plenty of coffee 😬

I try to live a balanced life without any unnecessary restrictions 🙂

Hey everyone, jumping in here for the first time because after reading through all your comments, I figured I better join the fray. So, look—I’ve been dealing with psoriasis for about 25 years now... basically since I was 10 and hit my first period. It's been a constant battle. Sometimes the flare-ups are just brutal; it used to cover my entire body, especially after I had my kids. Honestly, after getting burned by some pretty useless dermatologists, I basically gave up on them and started managing everything myself. I realized the issue wasn't just about slathering on heavy creams—the problem is deeper than that. Since I stopped using those intense ointments, it’s mostly settled into a few specific spots, and I just dab on some basic salicylic acid cream whenever I need to. I do the same for my scalp with a salicylic lotion, but only when it starts burning and itching like crazy. That seems to be the sweet spot for me, though it drives me absolutely nuts sometimes. On the bright side, I can actually wear short sleeves now because I've managed to clear most of it up. But here’s the kicker: now I’ve gone and developed psoriatic arthritis. My dermatologist says it’s "totally normal," which is great, thanks for nothing, but my hips and hands are killing me. Does anyone have any advice for dealing with the arthritis side of things, or maybe know a specialist who actually knows what they're doing?
P.S. I read somewhere that those high-end spas in Arizona work wonders for this stuff—anyone have any intel on whether that's legit?

To be honest, Labolan didn't really do much for me so I stopped using it, but I have a friend it worked for, so I'll still pass it along...

You don't need to use everything, but you should definitely be taking Omega 3—not just for psoriasis, but for cardiovascular health too.

My psoriasis is actually clearing up right now; the sun is out, it’s warm, and at least the patches on my elbows are fading...

I'm going back on a diet soon. I've realized that during spring, summer, and fall—whenever I eat more fruits and veggies, mostly from my own garden—I feel better overall and the psoriasis recedes.

I actually had no idea about the dandelion thing.
Is it also phototoxic if I apply it at home, let it soak in, and then go out in the sun? I assume so, but like I said, I haven't run into any issues yet.

So yeah, that's basically it... diet makes a huge difference.

There’s some cream made from olive oil and St. John's Wort near San Francisco for dry, cracked skin. I couldn't find it last time I was at the coast because it's a private label. If anyone has info, thanks.

Robert Clark2, thanks for getting where I'm coming from. Honestly, I can't touch any of those heavy-duty meds because my stomach is a total disaster zone—I'm dealing with constant gastritis and ulcers, so I have to be super careful. I'm just trying to find *something* to take the edge off, especially since I've got two kids running around and "resting up" isn't really an option in my house. Things have actually gotten pretty nasty over the last month, too. I guess it’s just the change in seasons or something, but everything is flaring up and making it impossible to function normally. I've kind of convinced myself that if I don't medicate too aggressively, things might stay more stable—like, maybe if I leave it alone, the irritation will just settle down or retreat back into the skin instead of hitting the bone (is that even possible??). I've been dying to try some petroleum jelly, but I'm terrified that whatever I've managed to keep calm right now will just go absolutely haywire and make everything way worse. I've been through the whole gauntlet—everything from intense swelling and cracking to bleeding, all the way down to just tiny little patches in certain spots. What kind of stuff actually worked best for you?

Chloe Evans7 said:Robert Clark2, thanks for getting it. I just can't touch the heavy-duty meds because my stomach is a total mess—dealing with gastritis and an ulcer. I'm trying to find something gentler to manage this, especially since I can't exactly nap all day with two kids running around! Things have gotten pretty rough this last month, though. I guess it's just spring kicking in, and everything is flaring up and messing with my life. I’ve convinced myself that if I don't overmedicate, things might stay calmer. Like, maybe the skin will just settle down or retract? Is that even possible? I'd love to try some coal tar, but I'm terrified that if I mess with what's currently working, it'll all go south. It's been everything from heavy scaling and cracking to bleeding, down to just tiny spots here and there. What kind of stuff actually worked best for you?

🙂 I've been dealing with psoriasis for a long time; I've seen every stage imaginable. Lately, it's been waking up like it's coming out of a winter slumber. I haven't used any creams lately, and it stayed pretty quiet over the winter, just a few spots here and there. For me, it's cyclical, and when it hits, it's relentless! To keep things at a "decent" level, I use a mix of neutral moisturizers, Kantarion oil, Omega-3s, B-complex vitamins, and Folan paired with St. John's Wort, Angelica, and Burdock teas. I try to keep it steady until summer hits, because being by the ocean is like a holy ritual for me—the saltwater is everything. As for stomach issues, I'm right there with you; I deal with an ulcer and really bad gastritis too. Still, I try to live normally. I eat almost anything except the stuff that clearly triggers me, though I do smoke and drink—coffee is my main vice.
I was talking to a dermatology professor once, and he told me my psoriasis flares up specifically when I'm physically inactive, even though others tell me I need to rest more. The body just gets used to everything so fast—creams, ointments, you name it—so nothing lasts very long. You might want to look into mummy tablet dissolved in pomegranate juice and linden honey to boost your immunity. It’s just natural minerals, nothing intense, but it really helps me.

Thanks for the heads-up! Honestly, I’ve known for years that diet is absolutely huge—it’s such a struggle, though. Spicy food? Forget about it, totally off the table for me. Luckily, I’m out by the coast right now, so everything is pretty chill and mostly just olive oil. I actually stumbled upon this herbal cream for psoriasis at a local wellness apothecary run by Dr. Antićević—you just rub it on the affected spots. You're supposed to pair it with some nettle tea and green honey to give the immune system a boost. If you can find it, you should definitely try it; it’s made from lard, beeswax, natural oats, and pine resin. The recommended routine is 40 days, applying it twice a day. Diet-wise, they suggest eating dairy, salads with sour cream, light meats like veal or chicken, fish, and plenty of fruit compote. But—and this is huge—everything acidic is banned. No wine, no vinegar, no lemon, no oranges, no berries, nothing spicy, nothing smoked, and no lentils. This is strictly for anyone who doesn't realize just how much diet matters. Also, regarding those mummy tablets, were they plant-based? Anyway, thanks again for the info!

Help me out here. I’ve been struggling with skin changes on my elbows for about 15 years now. My initial diagnosis from a GP was psoriasis, so I followed the standard routine: Belosalic, various heavy moisturizers, and constant efforts to keep the skin hydrated. Since the affected area was relatively small and hadn't spread—just the tips of my elbows—I never bothered seeing a dermatologist. Honestly, I figured they wouldn't be any more helpful than my regular doctor anyway. The patches haven't expanded, but they haven't cleared up either; even when the redness fades, I'm left with pigmented spots and rough, thickened skin. Interestingly, sunlight and being near the ocean seem to help. The scaling isn't that classic silvery type; it's more yellowish, and it doesn't really itch. Two years ago, things shifted. I started getting these changes on my hands—specifically on my fingers, though not around the joints. It looks like thickened skin, almost like tiny warts, accompanied by dryness, cracking, and lesions. A dermatologist finally performed a biopsy, and the result came back as: pseudoform psoriatic dermatitis. Whatever that's supposed to mean. Following that, I was prescribed Belosalic and then switched to a 5% salicylate in Vaseline for about ten days. I’ve also been trying to protect the skin using Uriage Barieder, but that actually made things worse by drying me out even further (and considering the price tag is a mere 😠), it feels like a waste).
I have tried just about every herbal cream imaginable—calendula, aloe, shea butter, olive oil—but the results have been mediocre at best, if not nonexistent. The irritation always recurs in the exact same spot; it recedes slightly and then flares right back up, though it remains localized and hasn't spread (at least for now, 🙏).
Does this sound like psoriasis to you? Even the head of the dermatology department (yes, I actually ended up seeing the big shot for once) couldn't give me a definitive answer based on the biopsy results. Or should I perhaps look into allergy testing? 😕

I’m posting this here in the hopes that I might be able to help someone out.
Basically, my sister has been battling scalp psoriasis for years now. She’s tried everything—harsh chemicals, various over-the-counter creams from places like CVS or Walgreens—and honestly, half the time they did more harm than good. Eventually, she stumbled upon an ancient, all-natural remedy.
I might have missed it if it was already mentioned on the forums, so please don't be mad if I haven't read through every single thread.
Here is the recipe:
Take some forest ivy leaves, chop them up, and stuff them into a wide-mouth jar right up to the top. Pour in some apple cider vinegar (preferably homemade if you can find it). Let the jar sit in the sun for about ten days, then strain it.
When using the liquid, take just enough for that day's application and dilute it with a little bit of water. Apply it to the scalp, let it sit for about thirty minutes, then apply it one more time before washing everything off with a very mild shampoo.
After that, once the hair is dry, dab a tiny bit of St. John's Wort onto the affected areas using a cotton ball.
Also, drink a liter of nettle tea every single day.
Regarding diet, she had to completely cut out: sodas, alcohol, anything canned, deli meats, lard, sugar, cocoa, eggs, fatty fish, walnuts, lemons, tangerines, oranges, grapefruit, beans, peas, organ meats, and pork.
Instead, it's recommended to eat: fresh cheese, kefir, corn, kale, cabbage (especially red cabbage—the more the better!), mushrooms, trout, apple or pear compote, salad, chestnuts, potatoes, chicken, and veal (just make sure it isn't fried).
For her, after just two months, things are looking so, so much better. The buildup on her scalp is gone; now it just looks like a bit of heavy dandruff. She’s been fighting this for years and has never seen results like this.
Interestingly, at the beginning of this old recipe, it says: "Avoid all shouting and anger."
🙂

Look, Area, I honestly don't think you need to bother with allergy testing—allergies and psoriasis aren't really even in the same ballpark, you know? As long as things aren't spreading everywhere, you're probably fine, but you should definitely try watching what you eat. Like, track whether certain foods trigger a flare-up for you. For me, I’ve noticed if I eat something like sauerkraut or some salty prosciutto, or if I have a few drinks at night, my skin just absolutely loses it. It might sound kind of silly, but food can be such a huge factor in how these things act—though, I guess everyone reacts differently. Personally, I only use Belosalic once in a while when I see things starting to get wild, and then I’ll take a break for maybe ten days or so... just use it as little as possible. You gotta let the skin rest, right? Don't poke the bear while it's sleeping. Anyway, hope that helps a little bit!

Thomas Ramos59 said:Help! I've been dealing with this elbow stuff for like 15 years now. My GP originally called it psoriasis—prescribed Belosalic, some basic moisturizers, and told me to just keep my skin hydrated. Since it's such a tiny area and hasn't really spread (just the tips of my elbows), I haven't bothered seeing any specialists... I mean, what's the point of wasting money on fancy dermatologists if nothing works anyway? The patches haven't spread, but they aren't disappearing either. Even if the redness fades, I'm left with these pigmented spots and super rough skin. Being out in the sun or at the beach helps, though. The flakes aren't silvery, more like yellowish, and it doesn't really itch. Then, two years ago, this stuff started showing up on my hands—on my fingers, but not the joints. It's like thickened skin, almost like little warts, plus dryness, cracking, and lesions. A dermatologist did a biopsy and the result was: pseudoform psoriatic dermatitis, whatever that even means?! Therapy was Belosalic (plus other stuff) followed by 5% salicylate in petroleum jelly for about 10 days. I tried using Uriage Barieder to protect and hydrate, but that actually made things worse and dried me out even more (and man, that stuff isn't cheap 😠).
I've tried basically every herbal cream out there—calendula, aloe, shea butter, olive oil—but the results are pretty pathetic, if anything. They always pop up in the exact same spot; it clears up a bit and then flares right back up, but it stays localized and hasn't spread yet (so far 🙏).
Does this sound like psoriasis to you guys? Because even the head of the dermatology clinic (yeah, I finally ended up seeing the big shot) couldn't be totally sure after looking at the biopsy. Maybe I should get an allergy test? 😕

hmm, those yellow flakes sound more like seborrheic dermatitis to me, and honestly, the treatment for that is pretty much the same as most skin issues. Maybe try the Exomeg cream from A-Derma? It worked for my kid when he had allergic dermatitis, stopped his skin from being so dry.

Chloe Evans7 said:Thanks for the info. Honestly, I’ve known for years just how vital diet is when you're dealing with this; knowing what triggers my flare-ups makes things difficult because spicy or heavy foods are completely off the table. Luckily, I’m currently down by the coast, so everything is light and easy, mostly just olive oil. I actually stumbled upon a herbal cream for psoriasis at Dr. Antićević’s apothecary that you apply directly to the affected areas. To go along with it, I’ve been sipping on some chamomile tea and mixing in green honey to give my immune system a little boost. If you can track it down, give it a shot. It’s made from lard, beeswax, natural oat, and pine resin. The recommended regimen lasts about 40 days, applied twice a day. As for food, they suggest eating dairy products like salads with sour cream, along with lean meats—think veal, chicken, or fish—plus plenty of fruit compote. On the flip side, you have to strictly avoid anything acidic like wine, vinegar, lemon, orange, or berries, as well as spicy stuff, smoked meats, and peas. This is specifically for those who might not realize just how incredibly important nutrition is in this fight. Also, regarding those mummy tablets, were they herbal-based? Anyway, thanks again for the insights.

Please let me know how you get on with the Antićević therapy.
Best regards!

Hey everyone in New York City,
We don't really have forums like this back home, so I figured I'd jump in here.
My dad dealt with psoriasis for nearly 30 years, starting when he was just 25.
Back in 2000, he started using this ointment he’d been mixing himself for years. Since then—and we're looking at 2007 now—his psoriasis has been completely gone. It doesn't matter what he eats or drinks anymore; things that used to absolutely wreck him just don't affect him now.
I want to help out here because over the years, we've applied that same ointment to other people dealing with psoriasis, even those with the weirdest, most stubborn cases.
I'll try to keep an eye on your discussions over the next few days and chime in.