Psoriasis [PLEASE READ FIRST POST!]

btw Chris Morgan67, I’ve been using dream Cream, and it feels really good on my skin. Honestly, it even looks like the spots I applied it to aren't as red anymore. Maybe I'm just wishful thinking, but still...

Chris Morgan67 said:it’s about the dream Cream, and honestly, I think it works wonders🙏
I guess the tea tree oil just agrees with my skin—either way, it seems worth a shot since the formula is so neutral and natural, plus you get quite a generous amount in the jar.🙂

Actually, a nice neutral moisturizer is exactly what I’ve been looking for... just something reliable for everyday use.
Thnx!
I'll definitely give it a try.🙂

Mark Fox44 said:Regarding those fish, nobody is claiming they’re some kind of miracle cure, but they definitely help! Since social services in places like the US or Canada cover part of the cost for certain therapies, I’d assume they actually do something useful.

My wife actually tried the fish therapy and it worked for her—those spots she had faded and thinned out, and that redness died down quite a bit. It was right at the end of summer, so maybe the sunshine and being by the ocean helped too? That was three years ago, though, and now the issues have resurfaced just like before. Still, we’re planning on having her go again this year because honestly, even if it’s just a temporary fix, she’ll feel better for it.
We’re hoping for a bit of a rejuvenation this time around, so we'll just have to see how that goes; they say things can shift for the better during pregnancy, but unfortunately, they can swing south just as fast. Either way, we'll find out soon enough...
Best of luck

PS. Michael Ramos3 - MERRY CHRISTMAS - just keep the ads to yourself, please...

Cheers everyone

So, I went ahead and picked up that cream Chris Morgan67 was talking about for my wife, and we'll just have to see if it actually does anything; grabbed a bar of soap to go with it too. Really hoping it does the trick for her.
Quick question for Chris Morgan67, how many times a day are you applying that stuff—just curious?

Timothy Jackson6 said:So, I picked up that cream Chris Morgan67 mentioned for my wife. We'll see how it works out. I grabbed the body wash too. Hopefully, it does the trick.
A quick question for Chris Morgan67—just curious, how many times a day do you apply the cream?

your wife is happy with you😍 🙂

I apply it every day right after showering while the skin is still slightly damp, massaging it in well. Then, I apply it once more during the day. So, twice daily—though she can certainly use it more often if she prefers.

The cream has a distinct herbal scent, but it fades within about half an hour. It's incredibly nourishing for the skin, and unlike others, it doesn't leave a greasy film; it just absorbs beautifully.

Hey there. My "dream Cream" finally arrived 🙂 and I’m starting to use it today. 🙂 I really hope it helps me out—even just a little bit. I'll be sure to post my results once I see them!!!

I hope you find it helpful!

Of course, this cream isn't going to be a miracle cure, but it might offer some relief...
I did some digging on Google regarding the ingredients, and there's quite a bit of info on the benefits of tea tree oil, along with the chamomile, lavender, and rose included in the formula.

It seems many others on different forums have had positive experiences with it too.🙂

I don't want this to sound like an advertisement... I've been dealing with this condition for a long time now, as most of you reading this thread know, and I always make a point to share anything that helps me—because it might just help someone else, too...🙂

My cousin mentioned seeing some dermatologist featured on an open television in shows called "embrace of beauty" who’s apparently killing it at treating psoriasis. She claims you see actual results within two weeks. She thinks it was some private skin clinic over in downtown Los Angeles, but she doesn't have the specifics.

About six months back, I heard a similar story about a dermatologist who used to run a practice down by the market in a neighborhood similar to San Francisco, but supposedly moved to a consulting office over near 52 Draškovićev or maybe 54. I tried searching Google but nothing is popping up with those details, and I don't even have a name. I even checked with the local market management, and they have no record of a dermatology office ever being there. Maybe it went under a different name?

It might be the same person. If anyone has any leads on this, please let me know! Thnx!

Checking in after a long while! Things are looking pretty good—my psoriasis is actually staying quiet right now. Who knows how long that'll last, but overall, I'm feeling positive. I've been sticking to the creams rapidpanther41 suggested, plus my absolute favorites: St. John's Wort oil and calendula cream.
Since I need to get ready for spring and summer—hoping for that seasonal turnaround—I swung by a local health food store and stumbled upon an interesting link.
It’s about this supplement calledKalawallai. From what I can gather, it's a natural remedy used to help manage things like psoriasis, vitiligo, lupus, and MS.
My English isn't quite sharp enough to dive deep into all the technical details of this stuff, so I was wondering if you guys could help me out? Or maybe I should just ask Olivia Ramos66.
If you just search for Kalawallai, you'll find tons of info online.

Best to everyone!👍

Robert Clark2 said:Checking in after a long break. Health is looking pretty good. My psoriasis is dormant right now. I don't know how long that will last, but things are positive overall. I'm using the creams Milivoj 12 recommended, plus my go-to combo of St. John's Wort oil and calendula creams.
Since spring and summer are coming—when things usually take a turn for the worse—I stopped by a local health food store and found an interesting link.
It's about a supplement calledKalawallai. From what I gather, it's a natural aid used for treating psoriasis, vitiligo, lupus, and MS.
My English isn't quite strong enough to dive deep into the technical details of this stuff. I could use some help understanding it, or maybe I should just ask Phyt.
Just search for Kalawallai and you'll find plenty of info.

Srdacan regards to everyone!👍

From what I can see, Kalawallai is an extract from the plant Polypodium leucotomos. Clinical studies show it works for vitiligo, senile dementia, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. It protects against UV damage, inhibits angiogenesis, and acts as an immunomodulator (meaning it partially suppresses the immune system).
It's taken orally. It seems safe, but since this plant is relatively new to herbal medicine, we don't fully know the effects of long-term use or the exact safe dosage. It's best to stick to the doses used in the actual research:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6...RVAbstractPlus
There are other studies out there, but unfortunately, the abstracts aren't available.

Mark Fox44 said:Hey jadesailor14, you're fast as usual. Thanks for the help, though I don't think it's actually needed.
And this whole "my country vs. your country" thing? It feels more like kids bickering over who has the bigger toy than how someone should argue if they're trying to act like a Nobel Prize winner!
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Wait... it seems like you were the one constantly bringing up the situation here in my country across several of your posts. I don't get why you're suddenly bothered by my comment about things on your side of the pond. You don't own the monopoly on that.
Thanks for looking out for my hard work and worrying about my Nobel Prize, but honestly, your approval would be a much better reward.

Daca Gospod might make it happen, and until then, we keep the faith.

Anyway,

Cheers, and sorry if I stepped on your toes.

Hey everyone!
Just logging on to share my experience dealing with psoriasis... It showed up about 3 or 4 years ago, and it hasn’t been constant—it flares up, clears out, then comes right back. It hits my legs, elbows, and scalp. My whole life, people have told me my scalp issues were just seborrheic dermatitis, but looking at your posts, I'm starting to think otherwise. Regardless, I use Kertyol shampoo from Ducray for oily dandruff—it actually works wonders and I've been using it for a while now. As for treating the psoriasis itself? Not much experience there. My dermatologist prescribed Diprosalic and Elocom, but that's just a temporary fix—it heals, then returns in 2 or 3 weeks, over and over again. After that, I just use some "base cream" compounded at the pharmacy, which was fine. Then I got sick—maybe it's the immune system drop? It either triggers a flare or just shows up on its own to annoy me. Who knows?
What I've realized is that everyone needs a different therapy, but maybe what could help us all is changing our diet, stressing less, and having faith that it'll eventually vanish. I don't plan on living with this—I'm a perpetual optimist and I'll find a way to send this thing straight to hell!
I'm curious if anyone knows the "official" rules on what to avoid in a diet, what to eat more of, and so on. To start with...
Fingers crossed for everyone, and take care... 🙂

Michelle Parker3 said:Hey everyone!
I'm logging on to share my experience dealing with psoriasis. It showed up about three or four years ago, and it’s been inconsistent ever since—it flares up, clears out, and then comes right back. It hits my legs, elbows, and scalp. My doctors have always told me my scalp issues were just seborrheic dermatitis, but reading through these posts, I’m starting to think they were wrong. Regardless, I use Kertyol shampoo from Ducray for oily dandruff, and it actually works wonders. I've been using it for quite a while now. As for treating the psoriasis itself, I haven't had much luck. My dermatologist prescribed Diprosalic and Elocom, but those are just temporary fixes. The skin heals up, only for the flare-up to return in two or three weeks. It's a constant cycle. Once the prescription stuff wears off, I switch to a neutral cream compounded at the pharmacy, which helps a bit. Lately, I've been sick, and it seems like the moment my immune system drops, the psoriasis crashes back in. Or maybe it just shows up whenever it feels like it. It's incredibly frustrating.
Here’s what I’ve realized: everyone needs a different approach when it comes to therapy. But if we all want to actually see progress, we need to change our diet, stop stressing out so much, and truly believe this thing will leave us alone for good. I refuse to live my life with this hanging over me. I’m a lifelong optimist, and I’ll find a way to kick this thing to hell once and for all!
I'm also looking for some "official" guidance here. I want to know exactly what I should be cutting out of my diet and what I need to prioritize. Let's get started.
Sending good vibes to everyone. Hang in there. 🙂

You can find everything you need right here: The clinical results are finally in. I’ve been looking at the data regarding Polypodium leucotomos and its impact on skin sensitivity. It’s significant. For those following the research, the effectiveness of Phyt is clear. We aren't just talking about anecdotal evidence anymore; we're looking at real physiological responses. This isn't some placebo effect. The way this works with the body's natural defenses is impressive. I know people have been debating whether this stuff actually holds up under scrutiny. The answer is yes. If you are dealing with extreme skin reactivity, this is a game changer. It works. Period.

Olivia Ramos66 said:From what I can tell, Kalawallai is basically just a plant extract. Polypodium leucotomos. Clinical studies have actually shown this stuff works for treating vitiligo, senile dementia, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. It acts like a shield against UV damage, stops angiogenesis in its tracks, and provides immunomodulatory effects—basically helping to dial down the immune system a bit.
It's taken orally. It seems pretty safe, but since this plant is still relatively new to the world of herbal medicine, we don't fully know the long-term effects of taking it constantly or what the exact "safe" dose really looks like. Your best bet? Stick to the specific dosages used in clinical studies.
Check this out: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6...RVAbstractPlus
There are more studies out there, but unfortunately, I can't even get my hands on the abstracts.

Thanks a million for all the help! Seriously, you guys are the best.
I'm gonna make sure that order gets placed through a buddy tomorrow. It's the fastest way to go. If that falls through, I'll just try hitting up their distribution email instead!

Best wishes!

Thought I’d chime in since it’s been a while since I’ve checked these forums. I stopped drinking that herbal tea at the start of autumn. My diet is mostly the same—just cutting out the salami and pork—but otherwise, nothing much has changed. I haven't seen any new patches popping up, though some of the existing ones have spread slightly, even if they haven't thickened. I’m not applying anything to them right now, but I know I should probably start thinning them out before spring hits to avoid a rough summer. That ointment definitely didn't do a thing for me, and from what I've seen, it hasn't worked for most of you either. Whatever. Actually, I'm thinking about heading over to Canada. I happened to stumble upon a show about this world-renowned bioenergeticist who does therapy sessions with his son in a small town near Vancouver. From what I gathered, he doesn't charge fees; everything is just based on mutual agreement and goodwill. The guy apparently pulls people back from the brink—even cancer patients and those considered terminal—so I figure it might be worth a shot since it doesn't involve drugs or skin irritation from topical applications. It’s not religious, though faith obviously plays a role. Do your own research, but I think it's worth looking into. Maybe a few of us could carpool and make the trip.

I’ve been reading through your posts lately. You all suggest so many different creams and swap stories constantly, which inspired me to finally share my own thoughts. I’ve been dealing with psoriasis since I was five years old, and I’m 22 now. Thank God, I’ve tried—and still try—various creams and treatments. The results are pretty predictable: sometimes something works, but more often than not, it doesn't. Honestly, things might work better if I actually believed they could help. Since most of the battle happens in your head (thanks to the placebo effect and all that), nothing seems to stick for me. Even though I know psoriasis can clear up for long periods, the idea that it's "incurable" is just cemented in my mind. Add some pessimism and self-pity to the mix, along with a whole spectrum of stress and anxiety, and there you have it. That’s my take on "healing." But what I hate most about psoriasis isn't how your skin looks; it's what it does to you internally. I don't know how it feels for those who develop it later in life, but for me, having it since I was a kid has deeply shaped my personality and who I am today. Because of it, I struggle with communication, being open with others, and maintaining self-esteem and confidence. It’s easy to explain the physical side to people—tell them it isn't contagious, and they stop looking at you with such confusion. But you can't change what's happening inside. I feel this way, and that's why I know I'll never truly be able to come to terms with having psoriasis. Massive respect to those of you who have managed to do that.
Anyway, I just wanted to get that off my chest. I wish you all the best of luck with your treatments. Maybe we'll run into each other at a meetup sometime. 🙂
Best,

Carol Patel85 said:I've been reading through some of your posts—seeing all the different creams you suggest and the various experiences being shared—and I felt this sudden urge to write something myself. I’ve dealt with psoriasis since I was five years old; I'm twenty-two now. And I have—thank God—tried and still try all sorts of creams and treatments, but the results are... well, they're pretty typical. Some things work, but more often than not, they don't. Honestly, maybe things would work better if I actually believed they could help me. Since most of the battle happens in your head (the placebo effect and all that), treatments don't really stick for me—because even though I know psoriasis can clear up for long stretches, that idea of it being "incurable" is just... cemented in my mind. Add to that a healthy dose of pessimism and self-pity—plus the whole spectrum of stress and anxiety. So, that's my take on "healing." But what I hate most about psoriasis isn't how your skin looks to the world—it's what it does to you internally. I don't know what it's like for those who develop it later in life, but for me, having had it since I was a little kid, it has profoundly shaped my personality and the person I am today. Because of it, I struggle with communication, with being open to others, and with my own self-esteem and confidence. It's easy enough on the surface—once you explain it to people and let them know it's not contagious, they stop looking at you with those questioning eyes. But this internal stuff? You can't just change that. I will always feel this way, and that's why I know I'll never truly be able to come to terms with having psoriasis. Hats off to anyone who has managed to do that.
Anyway, I just wanted to get that off my chest. Of course, I wish you all the best of luck with your treatments—and who knows, maybe we'll cross paths on a forum sometime. 🙂
Best,

You took the words right out of my mouth.

Carol Patel85 said:I’ve been scrolling through your posts for a bit, seeing all these different creams being suggested and everyone swapping stories, which honestly gave me the urge to finally weigh in... I’ve been dealing with psoriasis since I was five years old, and now I’m twenty-two. I have—thank God—tried all sorts of ointments and various therapies, and the results are as predictable as they get: sometimes something works, but more often than not, it doesn't. In truth, perhaps things would actually improve if I truly believed any of it could actually help me... Given that most of the "healing" happens inside the mind (the placebo effect and all that nonsense), my treatments fail because even though I know intellectually that psoriasis can go into remission for long stretches, the idea that it is "incurable" has become permanently cemented in my brain. Add to that a healthy dose of pessimism and self-pity... plus the entire spectrum of stress and anxiety one can muster. So, there’s that regarding the whole "recovery" concept... But you know, what I hate most about psoriasis isn't the way your skin looks to the outside world, it's what it does to you internally. I don't know what it's like for those who develop it later in life, but for me, having had it since I was just a kid, it has profoundly shaped the very fabric of my personality and the person I am today. Because of this, I struggle with communication, with being open to others, and I suffer from a total lack of self-esteem and confidence. It’s easy enough on the surface—once you explain it to people and reassure them it isn't contagious, they stop looking at you with those questioning eyes—but this internal damage is something you can't just switch off... I will always feel this way, and that is why I know I will never truly be able to make peace with having psoriasis. Honestly, hats off to those of you who actually managed to do that.
Anyway, I just wanted to get that off my chest, and of course, I wish you all the best of luck with your treatments, and maybe our paths will cross again down the road 🙂
best wishes

There is some truth to that. Personally, I have a (relatively) stable psyche, without major mood swings; I’m quite an optimist and I’ve adjusted my life to accommodate this condition without too much regret over the things I’ve had to give up. Even so, I can't seem to get the flare-ups to stay away for even two weeks straight...

I do believe that psoriasis influenced your personality formation, especially since you had to grow up alongside it; I didn't get it until I was twenty, so the hit to my self-confidence over the following year was incredibly noticeable. But, as you pointed out, it all comes down to how you process it mentally. The disease is what it is—mostly just a massive nuisance, it isn't contagious, and it won't cause catastrophic consequences as long as you maintain good hygiene. At the end of the day—you only get one life, so are you really going to spend the whole thing wallowing in self-pity? That’s fine, I suppose, but only in one specific scenario—if you actually use it to your advantage. And I suspect you don't.

In any case, I wish you nothing but success with your treatment 😉

Carol Patel85 said:I’ve been scrolling through your posts—lots of cream recommendations and shared experiences flying around—so I felt the urge to weigh in. I’ve dealt with psoriasis since I was five; I’m twenty-two now. Thank God I’ve tried various creams and treatments along the way, but the results are predictably hit-or-miss. Sometimes something works—more often than not, it doesn't. Honestly? Maybe things would work better if I actually believed they could. Since most of the battle is fought in your own head (hello, placebo effect), my treatments fail because I've internalized this idea that it's "incurable." It's cemented in my brain. Add a healthy dose of pessimism, self-pity, and a whole spectrum of stress and anxiety... and there you have it. That's the reality of "healing." But you know what I hate most about psoriasis? It isn't how your skin looks—it's what it does to you internally. I don't know what it's like for those who get it later in life, but for me, starting as a kid, it fundamentally shaped my personality. Because of this, I struggle with communication, being open with people, self-esteem, and confidence. It's easy to explain the physical side to others—tell them it's not contagious and the questioning stares usually stop—but you can't fix the internal damage. I'll always feel this way, and that's why I know I'll never truly make peace with having psoriasis. Mad respect to anyone who actually has.
Anyway, just wanted to get that off my chest. Wishing you all the best with your treatments—maybe we'll cross paths at the salad bar. 🙂
Later.

Come on, keep your chin up. There are definitely worse things in life than psoriasis.😉
It looks like I've got psoriatic arthritis too—my joints take a beating, and I honestly felt like an invalid for a while... until I started working out. Now I feel great! If only the skin flares would clear up... but hey, maybe that'll happen eventually.
By the way, you mentioned a salad bar—is there a decent dermatologist around there? I think someone mentioned one earlier, but I got lost in the thread...
p.s. Good luck!

Carol Patel85 said:I’ve been reading through some of your posts, seeing all the different creams you suggest and the various experiences you share, which prompted me to write something myself. I’ve dealt with psoriasis since I was five, and I’m twenty-two now. Thankfully, I’ve tried—and continue to try—various creams and treatments, but the results are pretty standard; sometimes something works, but more often than not, it doesn't. Perhaps things would work better if I actually believed they could help. Since most of the battle happens in the mind (the placebo effect and all that), my treatments fail because even though I know psoriasis can go into long-term remission, the idea that it’s "incurable" is just cemented in my head. Add in a bit of pessimism and self-pity, along with a whole spectrum of stress and anxiety, and that’s my take on recovery. But what I hate most about psoriasis isn't how it makes your skin look; it's what it does to you internally. I don't know what it's like for those who develop it later in life, but for me, having it since I was a kid, it has deeply shaped my personality and the person I am today. Because of this, I struggle with communication, being open with others, and maintaining self-esteem and confidence. It's easy enough to explain to people that it isn't contagious, which stops them from staring, but you can't change how you feel inside. I suspect I will always feel this way, and that's why I don't think I'll ever truly come to terms with having psoriasis. I truly admire those of you who have managed to do so.
Anyway, I just wanted to share that. I wish you all the best with your treatments, and perhaps we'll cross paths at Mayo Clinic... 🙂
best regards,

First of all, hello 👍 and welcome!

I hear you, but I honestly think it doesn't matter when you get psoriasis; it’s never a good time and you're never prepared. Most people deal with it during puberty, though it can happen earlier.

That said, I don't believe our condition should be an excuse to stop living the life you want and deserve.
For me, meeting so many people while being hospitalized at Mayo Clinic was a turning point. It was the first time I realized this disease doesn't discriminate—it hits every gender, every age group, everyone regardless of looks or character. Every single person I met had developed their own defense mechanism to allow them to live a normal life.

There is really no point in letting life pass you by because of this... it isn't worth it.

And you are the only one who can break that cycle of self-pity.

If we were living in some other country, I might suggest seeing a psychologist, but finding a good therapist in America can be harder than finding a decent dentist (and we all know that's mission impossible 😉), but that shouldn't stop you from researching the condition, chatting with us here on the forum, and trying to shift your mindset.

🙂🙂