Itch

Kick the itch to scratch.

Jan
...feeling sad Deleted account

Fed up loseing my hair with this dermatitis on my scalp
Jan

James
James - I only have psoriasis, not dermatitis but someone else on here might.
Keturah
Keturah - I've lost hair as well, I found that it was worse when my stress levels were high.
Jan
...feeling sad Deleted account

Not on hear no more
Jennifer
...feeling sad Jennifer @Jenw5

Is there anything I can do or use on my arms due to having thin skin? it’s to the point of mush N I bleed easily n bruise. I hve to b on steriods for rest of my life, due to a liver transplant. I can’t use regular band aids either. Help please......?
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Jannie
Jannie - Sending kisses Jennifer as only mothers can to make it better...... Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Michelle
Michelle - Sorry to hear Jennifer. My skin was very thin and when I stopped the cortisone I tried to spend a... More »
James
James - Jennifer, have you tried spray on bandaid. Here in the UK we normally call bandaids, sticking pla... More »
Linda
...feeling frustrated Linda @linda2572

I want to ask Clint how he uses the lemons to treat the condition so i might try it too .
Jen
Jen - Hi Linda. I think Clint is still asleep. Just cut lemon and rub on your skin. Leave on until you ... More »
Sommer
...feeling frustrated Sommer @sommer

Why can’t we post pictures here? I have a skin issue and wanted feedback 😕
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Michelle
Michelle - Tell us what the problem is sommer. Like Beth said, post a picture as your profile then we can tr... More »
Sommer
Sommer - Thanks all! 🙏🏼 how do I add my picture to my profile? It looks like I have to go to the website? ... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Go to your profile and select photo then upload. Remember to save! :)
Aimee
...feeling frustrated Aimee @aimee1

What can I do to help itch???
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James
James - When I start scratching my back with the back scratcher, anyone listening at the door could be fo... More »
Aimee
Aimee - Thanks so much !! I’ll try both, I’m waiting on biologic to come in
Rosey
Rosey - Epson salt is good too apparently ,haven't tried it yet,soak feet in in,take a bath in it,i m nut... More »
Joyce
...feeling happy Joyce @joyce6

Tried various things for my scalp with limited results. I recently bought a shampoo bar of soap on amazon (goats milk & neem) which is recommended for p exema & sub dermatitis and so far, despite the heat, the pimply spots and itching have gone!!!

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Bev
Bev - Jen hope your scalp is ok and not itchy
Jen
Jen - It was very calm for most of the day. Now after dinner starting to itch again. Didn't have anythi... More »
Bev
Bev - My eyes have also been itchy even though we have had rain. I've gone back onto antihistamine tabl... More »
C
...feeling frustrated C @chris61

I have a shaved head ,, my psoriasis in angry ,, and the worse spots like acne

Jen
Jen - What do you do to control your P Chris?
C
C - I bought a small uvb lamp , trying to see if it will calm skin down
SAIGIE
...feeling happy SAIGIE @saigie

Please assist I am diabetic type 2 plus have plaque P need good probotic due to leaky guts.

tks
God Bless

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john,DARTS VADER
john,DARTS VADER - Hello saigie,You can reverse type 2 diabetes just by changing your Diet/lifestyle though that is... More »
Rosey
Rosey - No salt ,no fat. Like bacon etc,my mum type two,she didn't want to change,her life it got worse j... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Hi I use water kefir which I make and drink daily for my probiotic, and homemade sauerkraut. Hope... More »
Heather
...feeling frustrated Heather @heather0611

I can’t remember the last time I ate clementines. Well, I bought some for my 2 year old son. Decided to have 2. HORRIBLE IDEA! They are a histamine releasing food. Had no idea. I’m itching all over and my tummy hurts! 🤦🏻‍♀️
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Rina
Rina - I had no idea about this!
Sarah
Sarah - Urhhh no sorry to hear this! Not nice for you...
john,DARTS VADER
john,DARTS VADER - Sorry about this Heather, i gave up oranges clemintines etc a long while ago, whether they affec... More »
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

Having so much time on my hands, I went through people magazine..."cosmetic play".

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Erica
Erica - I know what you mean Michelle, I get irritated when someone complains that they are fat (when the... More »
Clint
Clint - Michelle is out of work one day and doesn't know what to do with yourself... This is a profile o... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Hahaha Clint! One day only. Imagine what I would be up to In 5 days! Lol. Funny bunny.
Rina
...feeling okay Rina @rina1

Does anyone have a good resource on how to a food and symptom journal? I want to know what I should record, and how to organize the
page(s). It there a way to integrate that into a bullet journal? Thanks!
Jen
Jen - Rina when I did mine I used a school exercise book. I just wrote dates and times, what I ate and ... More »
Fahd
...feeling hopeful Fahd @fahd1

Anyone went to the dead sea and did you find it?
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Jannie
Jannie - You know Christopher I read every ones posts every day and I have come to the conclusion that pso... More »
john,DARTS VADER
john,DARTS VADER - I have hear a lot about the dead sea since a child in the early 80s,There was no chance i could h... More »
Justin
Justin - I have photographs of me floating and reading a newspaper!
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

Castor Oil and Psoriasis: I remember as a child my parents used to say, it is good for our immune system and it will flush out all the toxins. 😳😳 Now, I read that it can be used as a topical for Psoriasis.
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Jannie
Jannie - I like your idea
Michelle
Michelle - Well I'm going to try it thank you psomom. I need my P to be gone before summer (November). I hav... More »
Heather
Heather - I will never drink it ever again but, I’m down to try it on my skin.
Rina
...feeling frustrated Rina @rina1

I can't sleep because my back is so itchy. Any tips?
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Rosey
Rosey - Yep,just water,one part water to three parts baking soda,havent tried it myself as I itch at nig... More »
Rina
Rina - Thanks. I will try it.
Rosey
Rosey - So will I ,at night too tired,morning routine takes an hour, to try not flake during work time,I ... More »
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

Introduced a new spice to my diet. "Italian herbs" - Delicious but It made me itch. Could it be the basil maybe? Anybody else using the herb in your food?
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Sarah
Sarah - I don't think basil is considered an inflammatory food in what I have read and followed with my e... More »
Psoriatic4good
Psoriatic4good - As My country is across from Italy, we also use the same herbs as them and they are phenomenal. ... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Hm...could be the peppers again. I've been okay with it but now it seems I can only have them onc... More »
James
...feeling frustrated James @ferns

Sounds almost a childish question this but, which is worst, plaque or guttae. I had plaque for years, guttae for just months. The guttae is driving me insane, the itching and way more pain and bleeding.

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Sarah
Sarah - This is a great question! One I wish we didn't know an answer to. For me, guttate is worse than p... More »
James
James - I'm sticking to it so far. Morning is hardest. I can have tea or coffee with no milk or sugar, an... More »
Lindakay1948
Lindakay1948 - I never have to concern myself with being too busy as most days I always am busy. Gardening,Huge ... More »
Suze
...feeling okay Suze @1962kernowborn

anybody tried cbd oil capsules for psoriasis or the cbd oil into your skin? Not cbd from health shops .
I used it for pain other night and boy it helped..I've a knee/ankle problem and my friend uses it on his psoriasis and it looks good
Thanks
Rina
Rina - I have seriously considered it. I know my parents used to put marijuana in the rubbing alcohol an... More »
Suze
Suze - I tried some and it helped with my joint pain So am going to try the oil on my skin too. And 5... More »
Rina
Rina - Have you tried the oil on your patches yet?
Sarah
...feeling hopeful Sarah @sarahuk

Lemons are go again! 2 days now. Application of fresh lemon juice is helping to smooth over the appearance of the plaques. Will keep it going and see what it's like in a few more days! 🍋🍋🍋
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Jen
Jen - Hi Sarah. It seems to be the same with me and lemons. I have tried on and off for a long time. I ... More »
Clint
Clint - Sarah the lemon 🍋 starts a detox of the skin the results are deflaking then redness but as your s... More »
Kim
Kim - Hi Sarah. What works for some, doesn't work for others. We all have a different chemical make up ... More »
Sanelle
...feeling okay Sanelle @sanelle

Good day. My dad has psoriasis and we have 3 house cat's, what is the chances the cat's are making it worse? Everyone has an opinion and this is what people keeps telling me.
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Michelle
Michelle - Your diet sounds good Sanelle. Could it be the blood pressure meds perhaps? I have no experience ... More »
Sarah
Sarah - I don't have cats and my p has still been pretty bad! I guess if there are allergies it would set... More »
Jen
Jen - Hi Sanelle. I used to clean houses and one customer has 4 Pugs. The house is covered in their hai... More »
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