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Palmar Plantar Psoriasis

Palmar-Plantar Psoriasis

Palmar-Plantar Psoriasis also known as hand and foot psoriasis is a particularly difficult form of the disease to treat. The soles of the feet or the palm of the hands become thick, cracked and filled with
sores. Treatments for the condition include the regular course for psoriasis such as topical creams containing steroids, or in more severe cases ultraviolet light treatments can also be used. The key with the treating Palmar-Plantar Psoriasis is to be persistent and patient, and seeking the advice of your GP or dermatologist.

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I have PPP, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis. I'm currently taking injections of Enbrel twice a week. I tried to reduce Enbrel to once a week and the flare ups returned. Guess I'm doomed to stick myself twice a week forever. It is better than being miserable though. I cannot stand too long. Walking long distance is starting to become difficult for me. Enbrel keeps it in remission. I wonder for how long.





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hi i have had this condition for 3 years,it really gets me down,when its at its worse all my joints are feally sore.my feet get so sore to walk on,my hands are all cracked,even my finger nail is effected also one of my toes.i've been seeing a dermatologist for 3years and have tried so many creams!i am now useing DIPROSALIC cream which is helping,last week i have started taking METHOTREXATE TABLETS 2.5mg,i take 3 of these in 1 go,i take these with folic acid tablets.had to a blood test first.really hope this will work,if anyone has tried this please email me to let ne now the result,thanks





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I had this and soaking the affected part in water and sea salt really helps. You have to keep it up every day.





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I have just been diagnosed with ppp and have had all the steroid creams and emolients to no avail. I have now been referred to a dermatologist ao am waiting to seee the m. Am currently having to lather in cream and constanntly wear cotton gloves and socks. We need advice so can someone please help us out. We are desperate. Thanks. Kelly





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hi i need some advise and help . i have this thing on my feet first of all i will get very itchy feet then wee spots will appear,these spots will dry up and cause my my feet to crack and become very dry and pealy.My feet stay dry and flaky all year round the ichty feet become worse when i wear boots or my feet become very hot.i have been given seroid cream and outhers but i use a very thick moisturising creamevery day and night





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I'm 41 years old male, have ppp for 10 years now, winter time it gets worst, and many times it has been difficult for me to walk, my hands have been clean for over 2 years , but my feet never and some cases it gets worst, lucky I been able to work and walk. not to long ago I went to the specialist he recommended me DOVOBET Ointment something new that came to the market,And it work for me at least still is, price at around 100 dollars don't get confused with DOVONEX.





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Hi...I have been having some recent succeess with ipl or laser treatment. I found, with my friend, that the hir being there was a problem so we lasered it off. The psoriasis has completely gone after 3 treatments! I might add that she is now taking some special injections as well which has also helped....not sure of the name but she was on methotrexate but this new stuff is radio active! The areas we have lasered are completely cured....the areas not lasered are still slightly scaly and pink. She has had this for years, and her fingernails and toenails drop off all the time it was so bad. Its worth having some patch testing of IPL treatment to see if it will help you. Also advise that you use any creams first to remove as much of the build up off scaling first as it helps the laser penetrate more.





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hello, i had a patch of dry skin on the palm of my hand, i used moisteriser on it to clear it up, however the same thing appeared on both my thumbs but they itch really badly, they crack and bleed, also the skin turns yellow and looks as if its got little bubbles underneath it. ive been prescribed steroid cream but this only helps it to a certain extent and then it will come back and repeat its self, please help.





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I have had this condition for almost 5 years now and have gradually worked my way up the steroid spectrum and have been taking acetretin for the last 5 months but have started to lose my hair at an alarming rate so I have stopped taking it. Awaiting my next appointment with my Consultant to see whats on the agenda now. It is a depressing condition and can really affect your mood but stay strong and hang on in there and above all, keep moisturising, it really does help, even tho it can be a real pain in the butt!





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My grandson who is thirteen has had this condition for 4 years and nothing seems to help him.He has used steroid creams which worked for a while ,so could you please tell me the name of the cream the lady in your programme used.This condition gets worse in cold wet weather and he is in terrible pain with open cuts and sores.Thank you so much.





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