copperviper102 said:Alright, here we go—I’m checking in with my first impressions regarding this balm from Michael Ramos3 (well, specifically his dad's recipe).
I got my hands on it Friday morning and wasted no time applying it that same evening. Just like people warned me, the smell is absolutely intense—even before I opened the package, it smelled like some kind of dried meat. 😬 And let’s be real, the balm itself doesn't look any appetizing; to me, it looks like straight-up tar mixed with crude oil... just black and weird. Worst part? It’s a total nightmare to apply. Since I'm pretty hairy, it's a massive struggle to rub it in; you feel like you're literally pulling at your own hair because it’s so greasy and sticky. Honestly, my head isn't even the biggest issue since I keep my hair super short, and I'll probably buzz it all off soon anyway, but the real headache is down south on my genitals. (I had a "session" with my wife on Saturday night right after applying it... man, I wonder what the guys on my soccer team are gonna say when they see me in the shower...)
I live with my wife and kid in a tiny 36m2 apartment, and I can tell you right now, the whole place reeks (that was just after the first treatment!). My wife hasn't kicked me out yet, but I really hope this doesn't drag on for months like Michael Ramos3 and his old man suggested, because I'm not sure she has that kind of patience. 🙏 As for the bedsheets? Forget about it. After just one night, everything needs a wash, and I have no clue if the stains will actually come out (pro tip: use old rags—that's what I used, but honestly, I didn't realize it would be this messy). I'm washing the weekend laundry today, so we'll see if the stains vanish. And then there’s the absolute worst part: the morning shower to get this stuff off. It takes me like 45 minutes just to scrub myself clean (head, ears, chest, and junk). It is incredibly hard to wash off; you basically have to scrape it off your skin because regular scrubbing does nothing... I'm burning through shampoo like crazy. I went out to buy a heavy-duty sponge on Saturday, which helps a bit, but it hurts to scrub so hard, and the sponge already looks like it was swallowed by a swamp 🙂. I was warned that this stuff stings on sensitive skin, and yeah, they weren't kidding... it stings on my junk when I apply it near the top, and it hits my eyelids too... it’s not unbearable, but you definitely feel it. 👎 Basically, using this is a huge chore, but considering how brutal this disease is, I guess there's no such thing as an easy fix (or even an easy way to get Healed). So far, I haven't seen much change in the patches (which lines up with what I was told); if anything, it looks slightly worse because they're bright red now without the scaling. It just looks like parched earth—like a desert with dry, cracked plates—so you basically have to slather on tons of cream just to function. My skin is actually starting to crack a little (just around my ear because I have to scrub so hard to get the balm off), and without cream (Nivea), I wouldn't make it. Sometimes the cream feels like a godsend (not that it stings, don't get me wrong, but it helps that tight-skin feeling). They say it should start itching, which is supposed to be a sign that it's working, but I felt a little itchiness after the first use, and today it's actually a bit more intense. 👍 Everything is itching somewhere, but I'm not even sure if that's a good sign, especially since they said I need to use this for about 20 days. We'll just have to wait and see, according to those geniuses... 😲So, that’s pretty much the whole story and I don't really know what else to tell you guys, but feel free to fire away with questions and I’ll answer if I know the deal—if not, we can just go ask Michael Ramos3 together.
Hey everyone...
Oh yeah, speaking of wives and kids... honestly, my kids have been falling asleep way easier since I started using this stuff because they just drift right off... I'm actually thinking about borrowing some kind of crib and setting it up in the kitchen just so I can at least keep them covered up.
As for the bedding, I'm not even going to bother washing it or the down pillows I use for sleeping (I'll just toss the whole lot). If this psoriasis finally clears up, maybe I'll keep a few things as souvenirs.
It takes me about 45 minutes to apply everything, plus another hour just waiting for it to dry, like it does for everyone else. Mind you, I always shower before applying. Then in the morning, I need about an hour to wash it all off (I start by putting on some olive oil first because it makes the washing part way easier). I don't mind scrubbing a bit; it's not like it's some huge ordeal. I use that Nivea baby lotion with Omega 6—it's super greasy and hydrating, and I actually prefer it over those standard creams.
Also, the scaling is mostly gone now, or if it does pop up, it vanishes instantly (it peels off easily), but the lesions themselves are still bright red and tight. No itching! Though my skin definitely stings, I don't see any crazy reactions other than the fact that new lesions and spots have popped up in several places literally overnight.
By the way, I only apply it to my hands, legs, and butt because, let's be real, I physically can't reach my whole body... once this clears up, I'll move on to my back, stomach, chest, and head.
Regarding the stinging, itching, burning, and pain... I deal with all of that even without the ointment, so right now, I'm not seeing a massive difference there.
If this actually works (God willing 🙏), I'm treating myself to a brand new set of sheets... and I'll be rocking shorts and a T-shirt until basically the first snowfall hits 🤣. I'll even put the empty ointment box in a glass display case under spotlights 😉 and take a photo with Michael Ramos3 and his dad to hang up next to my wall of Icons.
