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amberbear87 said:I only posted that comment because it drives me absolutely crazy when people try to profit off someone else's struggles,
Michael Ramos3 said:I’m just going to state my opinion again—this forum isn't owned by "jadesailor14." She’s just here as a moderator to make sure everything stays running smoothly at the right level.
Best regards,
jadesailor14 said:Well, within those 1,700-odd posts, there’s a whole spectrum of advice, medications, and various therapies floating around...
I truly believe it's worth reading through them.
amberbear87 said:I actually started keeping a notebook to jot down every medication people raved about! I was so excited, but after a few posts, I noticed someone else saying the exact same thing made their condition way worse... so I had to cross it out. By the next morning, my long list was basically just a bunch of scribbles and strikeouts...
amberbear87 said:One thing left on my list was Dovonex, but I can't find it anywhere here in NYC.
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Michael Ramos3 said:👋
jadesailor14 said:So you basically do someone a massive favor by promoting them
and they just give you the middle finger in return. 🙄
Great. Just great.
goldenscout6 said:Hey everyone 🙂
For years now—probably like 5 to 8 years—I've had these little pits on my nails, almost like I poked them with tiny needles. I'm wondering if there's any link to psoriasis.
Other than that, nothing else is changing with my nails, skin around them, or cuticles.
On the flip side, I've been struggling for ages with seborrheic dermatitis on my face (nose, sides of the nose, part of my chin, eyebrows) and my ears. I keep it under control using shampoo (Selsun Blue and Vichy were huge lifesavers for my oily skin) and applying a flaxseed mask to my face daily.
But honestly, the nail thing is really starting to freak me out, even though it's been the same for years, except maybe the little pits have spread a bit more across the surface.
Any advice is welcome 🙂
Thanks in advance 🙂
amberbear87 said:Exactly, that’s why I joined this forum in the first place.
Even after staying up half the night reading through, say, 850 posts, I could only tell my friend two things the next morning—one bad thing and one good thing. Since she wanted the bad news first, I told her there is no cure, but the good news is she isn't going to die.
I actually started taking notes, writing down every medication people raved about. But then, after a few more posts, I'd see someone else whose condition got worse using that exact same thing... so I'd cross it off.
By morning, I had a decent list, and it was all crossed out. The only one left was Dovonex, but you can't even find that anywhere in Los Angeles.
That's why we decided to try changing her diet first. She uses Synoderm sometimes because her doctor suggested it once, but it hasn't really done much.
As for the stress, there's nothing we can do about that. Her family situation is just tough—she's dealing with an elderly mother who's nearly immobile and a hyperactive kid, if you know what I mean.
Fish oil is too expensive. I mean, sure, if it were a permanent fix, we could scrape together $1,000, but she honestly can't afford that kind of money every few years. Hardly anyone in this country can.
So, she'll stick to fish oil, eat plenty of fish and lean meat, fruits, and veggies (except citrus), and cut out cookies, white bread, junk food, and Coca-Cola. Coffee only in the morning, and she doesn't drink alcohol anyway, so let's see how it goes...
amberbear87 said:Exactly, that’s why I joined this forum in the first place.
Even after pulling an all-nighter reading through, say, half of 1,700 posts, all I could tell my friend the next morning was two things—one bad, one good. Since she wanted the bad news first, I told her there’s no cure. The good news? She isn't going to die.
I actually sat down with a notepad and started listing medications that people were praising, all the "happy" stories. But then, a few posts later, I'd see someone else whose condition worsened on that exact same thing... so I'd cross it off.
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EkatarinaVelika;11508945 said:Hey everyone 🙂
For quite a while now—maybe 5 to 8 years—I've had these tiny little dots on my nails. It looks like someone poked them with needles. I’m wondering if this could be linked to psoriasis.
Aside from that, I don't see any other changes on my nails, the skin around them, or my cuticles.
The nail situation is really starting to worry me. Even though things haven't changed much over the years, those little spots seem to be spreading and covering more area.
🥳
It definitely can be related to psoriasis. There's actually a specific type calledPsoriasis unguium that shows up pretty often. With that, the nail ends up looking kind of like a thimble.
You might also see stuff like brittleness, roughness, ridges, or even yellowish spots under the nail.
That's basically what I know, though maybe some other folks here can give you a more detailed breakdown.
Either way, it's probably best to go see a dermatologist. They can give you a real diagnosis and figure out the right treatment plan for you.
Take care!
Michael Ramos3 said:👋 to you too, and I was actually just 👋
Poli, you really are a true 🙂
Maria Chavez55 said:Dovonex or Psorcutan
Regarding that specific medication, I actually experienced a pretty severe allergic reaction from it.
Since you're already looking into cross-referencing different treatments, you might as well toss this one onto your list.
Steven Ross74 said:What are all the actual triggers for psoriasis, from stress to whatever else?
Steven Ross74 said:What actually triggers psoriasis? Is it just stress, or is there more to it?
Michael Ramos3 said:I really appreciate you all listening and actually giving a damn about what I'm going through.
The thing is, I just can't wrap my head around what your actual issue is here.
And honestly? I'm pretty sure you don't get it either.
Best,
