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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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im 24 yrs old and i can remember having this stuff for about 6yreas now,it comes and goes, during the summer it gets worst and in the winter it disappears completely, at the moment it's so sore that it cracks, i have to always apply moisturizers to avoid it cracking, it's so embarrasing, ppl look at me in a certain way because of that, one of my freinds won't let me touch her baby because of that, sometimes it's filled with fluid-like substance and then very itchy, i've almost lost my confidence because of it, can anything help?





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Hi im not sure if i have this PPP disease, i saw the picture and thought it resembled what i have on my feet. i have this dry scaly skin that gets really itchy and has started to get sore the last few weeks. iv had it for a few months now and my doctor gave me cream that just didnt work. sometimes i find it really painful to walk too, i hav this on both my feet but its not on my hands. i really need some advice on how to get rid of it...





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I'm not sure after reading all of the details on ppp's, if I have ppp as the symptoms sound similar but not as severe. My 'condition' affects my left foot & right hand. My foot is worse with dry scaly skin on the arch of the foot & have been prescribed many creams & a course of tablets. My GP has advised that this condition is stress related & will probably not completely go away!I have persevered with it for about 8 months now. Can anyone help me?





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Elaine, the ppp tends to affect the same side palms and soles. Since your left foot and right hand are affected, you must try to get an second opinion.. it can be lichen fungus too.

Hi To All You Who Are Suffering with PPP. I sympathise so much with you all, as I started with it when I was about 18 or 19, it got worse & worse, after a particulary traumatic time it was so bad that my palms were so cracked you couldn't see my hand lines & each time I tried to type they would split open & bleed. My feet were just as bad & painful & ended up being coated in tar & thick bandages. I'd tried practically every prescribed cream going & had PUVA treatment for 18 months. I don't know what eventually stopped it, other than I used AUSTRALIAN TEE TREE OIL Cream which seemed to make a huge difference & plenty of E45 cream. I'm 45 now and I would say I've probably been fairly clear of it now for about 10 years, although it does appear sometimes, though very lightly & without causing any real problems. When it does I always reach for the Tee Tree Oil, and I've NEVER had it anywhere else on my body (apparently it is of the Palms & Soles). So I hope it clears up eventually for you all, just keep well moisturised. I did subscribe to the PSORIASIS ASSOCIATION which does produce quarterly magazines, with new info etc. Anyway good luck to you all.





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I have had PPP for about 10 years. My dermatologist prescribed a steroid cream made up of 60% Dermovate and 40% Propylene Glycol. I slather it on at night and wrap my hands and feet in cling film - this is apparently essential for the cream to do its work. I've found that this, along with plenty of moisturisers/emollient creams, manages the condition quite well. A few months ago I had a horrible outbreak of Psoriasis Vulgaris on my arms and legs. I am currently on Ciclosporin for this and thankfully it is clearing up now. It also seems to be helping the PPP - but it may be just that the warmer weather is here and the PPP is always better in the summer.





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just told 5 weeks ago that i have ppp it is so painfull.can anyone tell me how long this can go on for .i am really worried about returning to work as i am on my feet all the time .will i be able to deal with this as my feet still dont feel great .my hands got the worst of it .the itch and pain was so unbearable.any one with any info please.





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hi, im in the same boat ive had it on my hands and feet for nearly five years and just about gone through all the creams and ointments my doctor can find in his book!! im sooooo fed up with it its driving me crazy. is any body out there getting rid of it without it appearing anywhere else.





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I'm 42, and I had an outbreak of PPP for the first time 7 years ago. I tried all of the topical creams and ointments and finally my dermatologist gave me a one week prescription of oral Prednisone. After a couple of weeks, the PPP was completely cleared and I have not had another outbreak since. I hear that most dermatologists do not want to put people on Prednisone because there is some belief that it causes more severe problems in the future. If you've tried everything, talk to your dermatologist about Prednisone. It helped me!

can you manage to work with it

my 3 year old son has this condition and has been given omolliant to apply it does not affect his walking as yet and doesnt complain about pain has anyone found anything that actually works and does it get painful when walking so i no to keep an eye out on him





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I am 45 yr old female & have had PPP on both hands & feet, for 3 1/2 yrs (started within a week of stopping smoking). I have tried many creams, the best ones for me are diprosalic & epaderm. Puva Light treatment burnt my feet after 2 sessions of 11 seconds. I tried Acitretin which did work, but stopped taking it when my hair started to thin, & conjunctivitis 3 times. I am now on Methotrexate 12.5 & folic acid.I was wondering if anyone has had PPP and cured it, does it ever go away or will I have it for life?





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i had the same now for 4 years im on methotrexate & folic acid my dermotologist told me it wont get rid of it,some days its worse than others but theres no cure. im 35 years old my hands are so dry i dont like touching people with my hands

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 too was on enbrel twice a week and my (new)specialist has now got me on Humira which is a pen type injection twice a month its very expensive and you have to meet the criteria to get it ie. i,m 46 and have tried just about everything else





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