Beth

Beth @bethika

Preston, United Kingdom

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Beth
...feeling frustrated Beth @bethika

Developed large patches on inside of each thigh... That rub. My job involves about 12000 steps minimum a day. I'm trying to treat but any advice to relieve discomfort whilst walking?!

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Mishlyn
Mishlyn - I hope that can work for you Beth. When I was younger I was a server\bartender. My P was really ... More »
Simon
Simon - I get something similar on the waistband, especially in jeans. I used vaseline for a while and th... More »
Michael
Michael - Try Body Glide for Her Anti Chafing Balm. It should help you.😉
Beth
...feeling excited Beth @bethika

For people who want to wear nail polish, but nails are full of ridges. I've just found something called collagen filler polish. I use Nails Inc. It's ace! It smooths out the nail and they feel really strong! Feel pretty girls and boys!

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Susan
Susan - That's cool Beth. I only wear clear nail polish but it's more a nail strengthener. I'm more tom... More »
Mishlyn
Mishlyn - Great tip Beth! Thanks for sharing!
agb
agb - thanks for the tip. I plan to keep my nails pretty for as long as possible.
Beth
...feeling happy Beth @bethika

During that few minutes between applying 16 gallons of moisturiser, and soaking up enough to sit down without ruining furniture, how do you fill the time? :D
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Susan
Susan - Harold I'm with you. Going to send ironing over to Jacqueline. Actually I have an iron, but I w... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - on here, model lighting and painting etc ,play records,musicand just flake out :)
Dave
Deleted account - Lots of other online admin/moderating, paper cutting, definitely no ironing...😆
Beth
...feeling sad Beth @bethika

Anybody have tips for soft nails and psoriasis on nail bed? My nails are turning to dust, can just be scratched away :(
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Lynne
Lynne - me too. I have tried nail hardener but does not work
Rich
Rich - With soft finger nails and that they kept splitting. My gf out a thin layer of clear gel extensi... More »
Heather Martin
Heather Martin - Hi Beth even I have this same problem my nails were turning into sawdust and 1st I used to put na... More »
Beth
...feeling sad Beth @bethika

Just been to a Halloween party and somebody thought it was hilarious to ask if my skin condition was part of my outfit.... What?!?!?

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Peg
Peg - People can b so dang ignorant.
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - not nice,sorry to hear this beth,
Sarah
Sarah - I'm sure that person has underestimated how offensive that is. I hope you're feeling strong about... More »
Beth
...feeling frustrated Beth @bethika

For the first time ever after a trip to Disneyland for the past week, I have plaques on the soles of my feet and between my toes. The itch that won't scratch!!!! Going a bit bonkers here
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Otto_M_Moon
Deleted account - walking from the UK to Disneyland would make anyone's feet sore ;-)
Beth
Beth - That explains it then Will ;)
Deborah
Deborah - I soak my feet in Luke warm water and file the dry skin off , then I put polysporin on the crack... More »
Beth
...feeling hopeful Beth @bethika

Tried that E45 spray cream last few days. Very sticky and messy but seems to reduce plaques...!

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Susan
Susan - Thanks Beth. I love that I am learning something new pretty much everyday. That never get's old... More »
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - thats a steriod isnt it beth, i didnt get on with it as i know its normally used for eczema,i am ... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Love spray creams, I love the Aveeno one best as I don't find it sticky!
Beth
...feeling sad Beth @bethika

Bit personal but don't know where else to ask. I hurt so much that I can't let my boyfriend touch me as much as he would like. Cuddles hurt, hair stroking, sex. It's turned into arguments... Anybody have any advice?

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Becky
Becky - When my P gets so bad I don't want my husband to look at me/touch me, let alone have sex, he know... More »
Ant
Ant - Yes I'm on the same road I think Why should my partner put up with this She deserves better...
john,Hulk
john,Hulk - Its because she loves you Ant,If one loves someone that much , they will put up with a lot of cr... More »
Beth
...feeling sad Beth @bethika

Lost quite a bit of weight. Excited to attend an old friends wedding on Saturday. New dress, sleeveless. Oh hey huge flare up, thanks! Blood on my dress? Great!!!!

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michael
michael - Best of luck and enjoy the wedding. stay positive
Susan
Susan - Sorry to hear that Beth. Good for you on the weight loss though.
Gail
Gail - Take the dress to the garage, lay down a painter's drop cloth, get yourself some red fabric paint... More »
Beth
...feeling frustrated Beth @bethika

Turned up to phototherapy on Wednesday to be told they were stopping my treatment as it was making my skin worse. Hour and a half trip, fuming. Don't they know how to use phones? Now a minimum of 6 weeks before I can get back to dermatologist.
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Sarah
Sarah - Id be fuming too Beth thatbis horrendous. Hope your derm has got some new options for you!
Dai
Dai - What was it doing to your skin? I've just started treating myself at home, and I'm weary about da... More »
Susan
Susan - Dai there are consequences always with any artificial treatment for sure. However, sometimes we ... More »
Beth
...feeling hopeful Beth @bethika

What's everyone got to look forward to this week? :)

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Beth
Beth - Work which I actually enjoy and the British Musical Firework Championships :)
Diane
Diane - Going on holiday to a beautiful tropical island.
Susan
Susan - New job orientation tomorrow. New motor bike helmet shopping... Not an overly exciting week. Wh... More »
Beth
...feeling okay Beth @bethika

What's everyone's experience of swimming? I love swimming but my skin does not like the chlorine. Any tips?

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arlene
arlene - salt water pools are the best...no chlorine and for some reason dosnt dry me out. If you can fin... More »
Beth
Beth - Thanks guys. I've had a look online and can't see any saltwater pools. I'm in North West UK. Sea ... More »
Jeri
Jeri - I race from the pool to the shower. Yikes, I can't let that chlorine dry on my skin.
Beth
...feeling frustrated Beth @bethika

I had to pause with phototherapy due to heat prickles. The 9 day break has made plaques come back twice as bad and in new places. Have gone this morning and they've gone back down to my first dose amount... Anybody got experience in all this?

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Mishlyn
Mishlyn - Hi Beth, I had a similar experience quite a few years ago. It was an hour for me to travel to get... More »
Jill
Jill - Beth- That sounds awful. I do not have any experience with this personally, but I hope that you... More »
Beth
Beth - Thanks all. Sid, thanks so much for your response. I've had 16 treatments so far. I've been using... More »
Beth
...feeling happy Beth @bethika

Talking to my very supportive fella about this group just. He responds "Beth there's something I'm itching to tell you, I don't think you should talk to those people with psoriasis, they seem kind of flakey"....haven't laughed so much in a long time!
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john,Hulk
john,Hulk - hello beth, welcome to flaym,think you have only just scratched the surface by coming here :)
Jill
Jill - That is awesome!!! 😜
michael
michael - Hello Beth. I broke out in red spots from the laughing.
Beth
...feeling excited Beth @bethika

5 days on steroid foam coupled with some sunbathing has made my skin better than it has been in a couple of years. Except my scalp... Where it's getting worse! Can't win them all I suppose...

Carisa
Carisa - Me too, me too. Just found a scalp treatment of 2 drops lavender, 2 drops frankincense, 1-2 tsp c... More »
Beth
Beth - Thanks Carisa, will try that. I use cocois on my head but sun makes it really bad x
Sabrina
Sabrina - I can understand that! I made the mistake of dying my hair yup back to square one...oye!
Beth
...feeling frustrated Beth @bethika

Does anyone find phototherapy too time demanding? I struggle to get to hospital 3 times a week for months whilst working and having a life!

Lucy
Lucy - Yep, that was my struggle. Never missed an appointment, told them in advance I was going on holid... More »
MJ
MJ - Ask your doctor if you can buy one for home use. I was fortunate enough to purchase a light pane... More »
Beth
Beth - Hi MJ. I'm UK based so I can get phototherapy on the NHS. The home kits are around £400 and I'v... More »
Beth
...feeling okay Beth @bethika

Hey all! Lifelong psoriasis sufferer. Starting another bout of phototherapy soon. How are you all today?

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Sabrina
Sabrina - I use to go tanning to help with the smaller spots but now that I am older it spreads like wild f... More »
Filipe
Filipe - Hey Beth are u ok ?? Does the phototherapy works for you ??
Beth
Beth - Hi Philipe. It worked when I was younger and being in the sun definitely helps. Waiting to get ba... More »
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