Psoriasis: Anyone have it?

if itching is a problem the inside of a banana peel helps

I use a lotion with melaleuca in it. Works wonders.

My grandad had it. Always wore long sleeves.

my roommate does and he gets bad flare ups. his insurance doesn't cover the shots either and they are $1300 a pop

Mines not bad and I don't use anything anywhere except for my scalp which I use T-Gel on. I have done prescription shampoo before but the T-Gel is just as good. I used creams growing up on like ankles and knees but I just really don't need it in those areas.

The shitty thing is that I have to deal with white flakes and shite and it's not dandruff but it sometimes looks like it which is embarrassing.

I have had it since my mid-20's and it's gotten progressively worse. I've tried a lot of home remedies but nothing did the trick. Salt baths help and sunlight DEFINITELY helps but not enough. I recently started taking Humira shots every other week and it has really helped a lot. It cleared 95% of the P.

My favorite aspect is that Humira has the added benefit of reducing my overall inflammation. I used to ache so much in the morning and now it's much better. Of course now I'm paranoid that I'm going to die of cancer or some shite because of the Humira.

People don't realize how frustrating psoriasis can be and how many other problems can come along with it. I don't really know anyone else my age (late 30's) with it but I wish I did. I have two infant children and I sure hope they don't have it.

I have RA and take Methotrexate for it. Makes me scared of every person I see coughing. Having to miss a week's treatment, especially in the winter, is a bitch and means a week of pain.

I have a spray from the dermatolgist. Cortizone injections seem to be best, but it tends to pop up elsewhere. Thankfully mine is not too horrible, just a few spots.

Thelma and sunlight. Watch the elbows and finger nails. If you get an infection go to doctor. He a recurring one in my bursa sac last year that almost killed me with staff. Bad stuff.