Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!]
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#1522 ·
Alright guys, listen... I've been dealing with psoriasis since the 8th grade (I'm 24 now). I’ve tried just about everything you see floating around out there, from soaps like doctors recommend—which did absolutely nothing—to all those expensive creams from France that cost a fortune and were basically useless. Then, I heard about this one doctor who gets his hands on a specific cream from the States. I went to see my doc, picked up the cream, and paid about $50 for 50mg back then. By being incredibly consistent with applying it, I cleared it off my arms, knees, and back. The only thing left was the hairier areas, which I never quite managed to clear up. Later on, I found out I needed thyroid surgery, and I actually wondered if using that cream for so long had anything to do with it. Turns out, it had zero connection at all. Eventually, I switched to some Cherry ointment, and while it actually works, there’s a catch: it’s a steroid-based ointment containing two hormones and an acid. In my experience, the whole issue with these steroid creams is that they make the psoriasis vanish instantly, but once you stop using them, it comes back twice as bad. That happened to me personally. I stopped using the Cherry ointment because it spread catastrophically over my entire body. I was lost. But then I discovered Dovonex. I started using it, and honestly, I’m beyond satisfied. I’d highly recommend everyone give it a shot.
#1523 ·
So, there’s this Dovonex available as a gel, a cream, or even drops. It’s based on calcipotriene, which is basically Vitamin D3. It works by slowing down that hyperactive skin regeneration—which is exactly what we're dealing with here. The price is about $10 for 50 mg, but the catch is I can't find it anywhere in the city. I was wondering if any of you guys have luck finding it around here, and if so, what’s the damage?
Anyway, hopefully I managed to share something useful. Honestly, I just hope this crap finally leaves us alone so we can kick it to the curb once and for all.
Stay strong.
Anyway, hopefully I managed to share something useful. Honestly, I just hope this crap finally leaves us alone so we can kick it to the curb once and for all.
Stay strong.
#1524 ·
wearycrane11 said:But the only issue is I can't find it anywhere here in the city. Does anyone know if it's available near you, and what kind of price we're looking at?
It also comes under the names Psorcutan and Dovonex
I'm not sure if they stock it on the regular shelves at the local pharmacy, but I'm pretty sure you can order it here, or maybe even find it online!
#1525 ·
Greetings to the new member.
Glad luck brought you to this forum. (It’s easily the most active community out there.)
If you look through the existing threads and the ones coming in, you'll see that we live in an era where healing from psoriasis is actually possible, regardless of what mainstream modern medicine tells us.
Go back and read the old pages, but keep an eye on the new posts too. You'll quickly get a sense of everyone's experiences here—the good, the bad, and everything in between.
I hope you walk away with the impression that HEALING IS POSSIBLE.
With faith in God
Regards
Glad luck brought you to this forum. (It’s easily the most active community out there.)
If you look through the existing threads and the ones coming in, you'll see that we live in an era where healing from psoriasis is actually possible, regardless of what mainstream modern medicine tells us.
Go back and read the old pages, but keep an eye on the new posts too. You'll quickly get a sense of everyone's experiences here—the good, the bad, and everything in between.
I hope you walk away with the impression that HEALING IS POSSIBLE.
With faith in God
Regards
#1526 ·
Michael Ramos3 said:I'm really glad luck brought you to our little community here!
Talk about a masterclass in subtle advertising!😁
#1527 ·
Thanks.
And obviously, this forum stays what it is thanks to the moderator. They actually understand the specific vibe of this topic. If it weren't for them, this place would look just like all those other forums with maybe five members—three of whom are just arguing with each other—slowly dying out from total inactivity.
So, THANKS to the moderator.
And obviously, this forum stays what it is thanks to the moderator. They actually understand the specific vibe of this topic. If it weren't for them, this place would look just like all those other forums with maybe five members—three of whom are just arguing with each other—slowly dying out from total inactivity.
So, THANKS to the moderator.
#1529 ·
Regarding luck, here’s how I see things.
My old man spent 35 years testing things out on himself just to figure out what actually works and what's a waste of time.
Over all those years, he only shared that knowledge with a tiny handful of people.
He wasn't lucky enough to have the internet or forums back in his day.
It really is a blessing to be living in the year 2007 and being able to trade a lifetime of experience with so many people in a single day.
If nothing else, life is easier to stomach when you realize you aren't alone in this.
I'd put those facts under the category of "luck."
And yet,
Greetings and stay positive. 🙂 🙂
My old man spent 35 years testing things out on himself just to figure out what actually works and what's a waste of time.
Over all those years, he only shared that knowledge with a tiny handful of people.
He wasn't lucky enough to have the internet or forums back in his day.
It really is a blessing to be living in the year 2007 and being able to trade a lifetime of experience with so many people in a single day.
If nothing else, life is easier to stomach when you realize you aren't alone in this.
I'd put those facts under the category of "luck."
And yet,
Greetings and stay positive. 🙂 🙂
#1530 ·
wearycrane11;10698094 said:Basically, there is a gel, a cream, and drops called calcipotriene under the brand name DOVONEX. It’s essentially Vitamin D3, which works by slowing down that hyperactive skin regeneration—which is exactly what we're struggling with here! The price for a 50 mg dose is about $10, but the massive headache is that I can't find it anywhere in the city. I was wondering if any of you have access to it over where you are, and if so, what kind of price are we looking at?
Well, I truly hope I’ve managed to provide some fresh insight for someone here. Honestly, my deepest wish is that this absolute nightmare finally leaves us alone so we can wipe it out for good!!!!
Could you please explain exactly how that Dovonex works? Did it completely clear up those little spots for you, or...
Please, be a bit more detailed, if you don't mind!!!
#1531 ·
goldenstag213 said:Can you please explain exactly how that Dovonex works? Did it completely clear up those spots for you or what??
Please be a bit more detailed!!!
A few different people have already shared their experiences about this in this thread, so definitely take a look at the older posts! 🙂
#1532 ·
goldenstag213 said:Maybe ask your friend's husband to jump on the forum and share his actual experience, or perhaps you could just relay the details to us yourself.
By the way, there's an herbalist named Smith located quite close to me, and his regimen involves a detox tea, some ointments, and a specific type of honey.
Everything is entirely natural and doesn't break the bank; I actually went to check it all out, though I must admit I'm feeling rather skeptical, having tried plenty of herbal remedies in the past without much luck.
If anyone else on this forum has gone through this particular therapy, please reach out.
steelseal13, I'd also like to ask if you could please contact your friend's husband one more time and request that he shares his story with us.
Thanks!!
Hey everyone!
A few of you mentioned you were going to give this therapy a shot, but since nobody has checked back in with any results yet, I’d really appreciate it if you could let us know how it goes—I was actually planning on picking it up myself.
P.S.
Has anyone here tried that therapy presented by Joshua Allen54 involving that naturopath, George ???
#1533 ·
Michael Ramos3 said:Welcome to the club, newcomer.
Honestly, you’re lucky you stumbled upon this group—it’s easily the most active community out there for what we're dealing with.
If you just look through the threads here—both the old ones and the stuff coming in—you'll see pretty clearly that we actually live in an era where beating psoriasis is possible, regardless of what mainstream modern medicine likes to tell us.
Take some time to dig through the archives, but also keep an eye on the new posts; you'll get up to speed on everyone's experiences (the wins and the losses) in no time at all.
I really hope you walk away feeling like HEALING IS POSSIBLE.
With faith in the Lord
Best,
I honestly thought people using your ointment would still be checking in here—especially since they promised to report back on how things were progressing. Sadly, a lot of them have gone quiet. I haven't a clue why—whether it's good news or bad—but, you know, purely out of solidarity, they should probably share how they're doing. I don't mean anything by it, truly. 🙂
#1534 ·
Good day.
People are checking in, but unfortunately (according to our regulars), it’s not happening as often as it used to.
I think we have to be understanding about it.
The "Dragon 1000" crew keeps their promises and pops up every few months.
"sunce cacino" is still in the middle of peak music season (or so he says), much like how Sophia Campbell73 is tied up with family obligations this fall.
There are also plenty of members who don't post here anymore but follow along every single day. I stay in touch with them via email or phone. I'd ask them to get active on the boards again, but honestly, that's out of my hands.
I also feel that regarding our long-time members, they already have enough information to see the full picture. Those who made their decision are done with it, and those who haven't decided by now probably never will.
The real uncertainty and struggle lies with the new members.
All in all, let's just be patient.
and
With faith in the Lord.
People are checking in, but unfortunately (according to our regulars), it’s not happening as often as it used to.
I think we have to be understanding about it.
The "Dragon 1000" crew keeps their promises and pops up every few months.
"sunce cacino" is still in the middle of peak music season (or so he says), much like how Sophia Campbell73 is tied up with family obligations this fall.
There are also plenty of members who don't post here anymore but follow along every single day. I stay in touch with them via email or phone. I'd ask them to get active on the boards again, but honestly, that's out of my hands.
I also feel that regarding our long-time members, they already have enough information to see the full picture. Those who made their decision are done with it, and those who haven't decided by now probably never will.
The real uncertainty and struggle lies with the new members.
All in all, let's just be patient.
and
With faith in the Lord.
#1535 ·
Hey everyone,
I’m really sorry if some people thought I went MIA because I was unhappy with my progress. Like Michael Ramos3 mentioned, my schedule is just absolutely slammed lately—which doesn't leave much room for checking in often, even though I am lurking and reading the posts quite a bit.
I’ve touched on my situation before (which, honestly, is looking great), but my current workload is making it nearly impossible to stick to the treatment plan exactly as prescribed. All those large patches I was working on this summer? They’re clear now. Those tiny little spots that wouldn't budge? Still just tiny little spots. And my nails—they’re finally getting back to their normal shape after losing it all four or five years ago.
All in all, I’m pretty happy with where things are at—if you can call my lack of organization "my fault" for not having completely cleared my skin by now.
Big hello to everyone here on the forum, and a special shout-out to Michael Ramos3 and his whole family!
I’m really sorry if some people thought I went MIA because I was unhappy with my progress. Like Michael Ramos3 mentioned, my schedule is just absolutely slammed lately—which doesn't leave much room for checking in often, even though I am lurking and reading the posts quite a bit.
I’ve touched on my situation before (which, honestly, is looking great), but my current workload is making it nearly impossible to stick to the treatment plan exactly as prescribed. All those large patches I was working on this summer? They’re clear now. Those tiny little spots that wouldn't budge? Still just tiny little spots. And my nails—they’re finally getting back to their normal shape after losing it all four or five years ago.
All in all, I’m pretty happy with where things are at—if you can call my lack of organization "my fault" for not having completely cleared my skin by now.
Big hello to everyone here on the forum, and a special shout-out to Michael Ramos3 and his whole family!
#1536 ·
Greetings everyone! 🙂>
I find myself checking this forum every single day, and honestly, it’s wonderful—there is so much useful information here. Michael Ramos3, you are truly an inspiration; keep up the great work. While I have absolutely no doubt about the effectiveness of your ointment, my personal take is that psoriasis really needs to be treated from the inside out. Of course, since there isn't a magic pill for that yet, we are left relying on various creams and ointments. I've noticed that whenever I sustain a skin injury, my psoriasis flares right up. Since I tend to live a bit of a high-octane lifestyle, injuries happen fairly often, so in two or three years, I might need a 20kg bucket of your ointment!
Anyway, enough about the ointment...
For me, the psoriasis triggered after a period of intense life stress. I didn't pay much attention to it until it actually started spreading. Then, a friend mentioned that his father dealt with the exact same thing on his elbows (back then, I didn't even know it was called psoriasis). He told me his dad uses Dovonex and that it cleared him up completely. His father actually lives in Korea, where Dovonex is easily available. So, I sent my mom to the pharmacy to pick some up for me. Naturally, we can't find it here in our lovely America, so the pharmacist told me she could order it from abroad. I waited a month and a half and ended up paying about $100. I would apply the Dovonex every morning and evening, and at night, I’d wrap my arms in plastic wrap. Within two or three weeks, it vanished from my arms, and for about two months, there was nothing left. I thought it was gone forever, since I wasn't even sure it was psoriasis yet. Then it came back, and I was totally confused. I went to see a dermatologist, who confirmed it was indeed psoriasis and told me it was incurable. Being young and stubborn, I thought, "What do you mean incurable?" Then summer arrived; I wasn't using any treatment, I was drinking plenty of beer, and the psoriasis spread like crazy. It wasn't a huge deal to me personally, until every single person at the beach started asking, "Hey, what's going on with your elbows?" By the end of the summer, I was losing my mind over the flare-up, so I sent my mom to hunt down that miraculous Dovonex again. But instead of ordering the Dovonex, my poor mom brought home some cream labeled "psoriasis ointment" $32. It has this distinct scent, almost like smoke, and it's dark in color—it reminds me of that herbal stuff from Smith's back in Knoxville. So, what did I do? I started applying it three times a day. I've been using it for a week now, and I am noticing that the psoriasis is receding a little more every day, moving from the outer edges toward the center. I've gotten used to the smell; it doesn't actually smell that strong once it's applied to the skin. The ingredients are lard, burdock, Avena sativa (oat), pine nuts, and olive oil. I’m going to keep using it and see how it goes; if it doesn't work out, I'll go back to Dovonex, because that stuff is incredible (it has no smell, it's colorless, and it works incredibly fast).
So, that's the update for now. I'll let you all know how things progress.
Best regards,
I find myself checking this forum every single day, and honestly, it’s wonderful—there is so much useful information here. Michael Ramos3, you are truly an inspiration; keep up the great work. While I have absolutely no doubt about the effectiveness of your ointment, my personal take is that psoriasis really needs to be treated from the inside out. Of course, since there isn't a magic pill for that yet, we are left relying on various creams and ointments. I've noticed that whenever I sustain a skin injury, my psoriasis flares right up. Since I tend to live a bit of a high-octane lifestyle, injuries happen fairly often, so in two or three years, I might need a 20kg bucket of your ointment!
Anyway, enough about the ointment...
For me, the psoriasis triggered after a period of intense life stress. I didn't pay much attention to it until it actually started spreading. Then, a friend mentioned that his father dealt with the exact same thing on his elbows (back then, I didn't even know it was called psoriasis). He told me his dad uses Dovonex and that it cleared him up completely. His father actually lives in Korea, where Dovonex is easily available. So, I sent my mom to the pharmacy to pick some up for me. Naturally, we can't find it here in our lovely America, so the pharmacist told me she could order it from abroad. I waited a month and a half and ended up paying about $100. I would apply the Dovonex every morning and evening, and at night, I’d wrap my arms in plastic wrap. Within two or three weeks, it vanished from my arms, and for about two months, there was nothing left. I thought it was gone forever, since I wasn't even sure it was psoriasis yet. Then it came back, and I was totally confused. I went to see a dermatologist, who confirmed it was indeed psoriasis and told me it was incurable. Being young and stubborn, I thought, "What do you mean incurable?" Then summer arrived; I wasn't using any treatment, I was drinking plenty of beer, and the psoriasis spread like crazy. It wasn't a huge deal to me personally, until every single person at the beach started asking, "Hey, what's going on with your elbows?" By the end of the summer, I was losing my mind over the flare-up, so I sent my mom to hunt down that miraculous Dovonex again. But instead of ordering the Dovonex, my poor mom brought home some cream labeled "psoriasis ointment" $32. It has this distinct scent, almost like smoke, and it's dark in color—it reminds me of that herbal stuff from Smith's back in Knoxville. So, what did I do? I started applying it three times a day. I've been using it for a week now, and I am noticing that the psoriasis is receding a little more every day, moving from the outer edges toward the center. I've gotten used to the smell; it doesn't actually smell that strong once it's applied to the skin. The ingredients are lard, burdock, Avena sativa (oat), pine nuts, and olive oil. I’m going to keep using it and see how it goes; if it doesn't work out, I'll go back to Dovonex, because that stuff is incredible (it has no smell, it's colorless, and it works incredibly fast).
So, that's the update for now. I'll let you all know how things progress.
Best regards,
#1537 ·
placidfox7 said:Greetings everyone, 🙂
I check in on this forum every single day and honestly, it’s fantastic; there is just so much useful information here. Michael Ramos3, you are truly the best—keep doing what you're doing. I have zero doubts about your ointment, though I personally feel that psoriasis really needs to be treated from the inside out. Of course, since there isn't a definitive cure for that, we are all left at the mercy of various creams and ointments. I've noticed on my own skin that whenever I sustain any kind of injury, well, there goes the psoriasis. Since I tend to live a bit more intensely, and injuries happen quite frequently for me, I'll probably need a 20kg bucket of your ointment in two or three years.
Anyway, enough about the ointment...
My psoriasis flares up after periods of intense life stress, and I usually don't pay much attention to it until it starts spreading. Then, a friend mentioned that his father deals with the exact same thing on his elbows (back then, I didn't even realize it was called psoriasis) and that he uses Dovonex, which cleared him up completely. His father actually lives in Korea where Dovonex is easily available. So, I sent my mother to the pharmacy to pick some up for me. Naturally, you can't find it here in our lovely America, and the pharmacist told me she could order it from overseas. I waited about a month and a half and paid around $100. I would apply the Dovonex every morning and evening; at night, I'd apply it and wrap my arms in plastic wrap. Within two or three weeks, it vanished from my arms, and for about two months, there was nothing at all. I thought I was cured for good, since I still didn't fully grasp that this was psoriasis. Then it came back, and I was completely baffled. I went to see a dermatologist, who informed me that it was indeed psoriasis and that it is incurable. Being young and reckless, I thought, "What do you mean incurable?" Then summer arrived, I wasn't applying anything, I was drinking plenty of alcohol at bars, and the psoriasis spread like crazy. It wasn't even a problem for me until every person on the beach started asking, "Hey, what's going on with your elbows?" By the end of the summer, I was losing my mind over the psoriasis, so I sent my mother to get that miraculous Dovonex again. But instead of ordering the Dovonex, my poor mother brought home some cream labeled "psoriasis ointment" $32. It smells like some kind of smoke, sort of dark, like something from that herbalist Smith from Knoxville. So, what am I to do? I started applying it three times a day. I've been using it for a week now, and I'm noticing the psoriasis receding further every day, moving from the outer edges toward the center. I've gotten used to the scent; it doesn't actually smell that bad once it's applied to the body. The ingredients are lard, burdock, Avena sativa (oat), pine nuts, and olive oil. I'll keep using it and see how it goes; if it doesn't work, I'll go back to Dovonex because that stuff is incredible (it doesn't smell, it's colorless, and it works very quickly).
So, that's the update, and I'll let you all know how things progress.
Regards,
placidfox7,
I see you're from Split; please let me know where you manage to get the Dovonex in the States, and definitely tell me if that cream from Smith actually helps you.
Best regards!!
#1538 ·
goldenstag213,
You can order Dovonex at the local Walgreens over on Valpowacka Street—it’s that little pharmacy right next to the Bank of Split. Just a heads-up: some of the staff there can be a bit too clever for their own good. They might question why you're asking for something you aren't familiar with, and they'll likely try to push Smith's cream on you instead (I suspect they get a commission on that stuff 🙂). Just stay firm and tell them you've already used Dovonex before.
I'll give you an update on the ointment I'm using now. It's still early days, but I've already seen about 5 or 6 millimeters of clearance from the edges.
Best regards,
You can order Dovonex at the local Walgreens over on Valpowacka Street—it’s that little pharmacy right next to the Bank of Split. Just a heads-up: some of the staff there can be a bit too clever for their own good. They might question why you're asking for something you aren't familiar with, and they'll likely try to push Smith's cream on you instead (I suspect they get a commission on that stuff 🙂). Just stay firm and tell them you've already used Dovonex before.
I'll give you an update on the ointment I'm using now. It's still early days, but I've already seen about 5 or 6 millimeters of clearance from the edges.
Best regards,
#1539 ·
Good day.
Greetings to everyone in Split.
Hello to all the forum members out there.
It’s the exact same situation my father used to deal with. The second he tries alcohol, his psoriasis flares up instantly. I honestly thought he’d become an alcoholic once he was cured, because over all the years he dealt with psoriasis, he probably drank maybe a liter of alcohol total. But thank God he's still staying very moderate.
Regarding creams and ointments—well, all of them are applied topically to the affected areas and work from the outside in (or something like that). The only real difference is that some you have to apply constantly for the rest of your life, while others just take a month or two, and those are a lifelong commitment.
Look, you have to try everything available until you find the ultimate solution.
As for me personally, I've been here every single day with you since I first registered back in April 2007, and I plan to keep it that way.
I hope and pray to God that my impact has been positive in the end (both here on the forum and in real life), but I'll let Him be the judge of that.
Once again, big greetings to everyone. Don't ever lose faith.
Greetings to everyone in Split.
Hello to all the forum members out there.
It’s the exact same situation my father used to deal with. The second he tries alcohol, his psoriasis flares up instantly. I honestly thought he’d become an alcoholic once he was cured, because over all the years he dealt with psoriasis, he probably drank maybe a liter of alcohol total. But thank God he's still staying very moderate.
Regarding creams and ointments—well, all of them are applied topically to the affected areas and work from the outside in (or something like that). The only real difference is that some you have to apply constantly for the rest of your life, while others just take a month or two, and those are a lifelong commitment.
Look, you have to try everything available until you find the ultimate solution.
As for me personally, I've been here every single day with you since I first registered back in April 2007, and I plan to keep it that way.
I hope and pray to God that my impact has been positive in the end (both here on the forum and in real life), but I'll let Him be the judge of that.
Once again, big greetings to everyone. Don't ever lose faith.
#1540 ·
goldenstag213;10712264 said:wearycrane11 said:Basically, there’s a gel, a cream, and drops for DOVONEX. It’s based on calcipotriene, which is essentially Vitamin D3 that slows down skin regeneration—which is exactly what we're dealing with here. This stuff goes for about $10 for 50mg, but the catch is I can't find it anywhere in the city. I was wondering if anyone has found it locally and what the price looks like?
Hopefully, I managed to share something useful. Honestly, I just hope this crap leaves us alone soon so we can finally kick it to the curb.!!!!
Could you please explain exactly how that Dovonex works? Did it completely clear up those spots for you or what??
Give me some details, please!!!
Look, man, I've been using Dovonex for almost two weeks now (since the last time I posted here) and it's great. I'm totally satisfied. My skin has softened up so much that the scales are just falling off on their own. After a bit, even the redness starts to fade away. Compared to how things were, I'm doing awesome. I used that garbage Vipsogal before and it was absolute trash... felt terrible. Then I saw one of our local specialists and he recommended Dovonex. Since then, the only headache is that it's impossible to find anywhere around here. I tried ordering it through pharmacies, but nothing. I don't really know the trick for getting it online, so if anyone knows a way, let me know. It's definitely available in Greece, so that's how I managed to grab the first three creams—my brother was visiting there and brought them back for me.
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