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Consultation: Psoriasis

Psoriasis is quite rare, affecting around 2% of the population, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less distressing. Dr Dawn Harper examines a patient who just wants to be normal again and she is referred to a specialist who suggests a course of light treatment may provide some light relief.

If your child is suffering from psoriasis, check our condition guide especially for parents on Embarrassing Bodies: Kids website.

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I applied Dovobet Ointment to my scalp, as I have psoriasis. But I have a major problem in removing this from my hair. I have washed it about 20 times and it still very oily. I also tried to use washing-up liquid a couple of times. Please help, I have planned to go away for weekend and will be so embarrassed if I cannot remove the ointment from my hair.





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Hi Ciara I Also Suffer From Psoriasis, The Only Tip I Can Give You Is Keep Washing It Out, If You Can Get Some "Capasal" From Your GP And Wash Your Hair First With "Capasal" And Then With Your Normal Shampoo It Should Help But You Can Change Your Medication, Try And Get Some "Diprosalic" From Your GP And Use That Instead Its Less Oily But Smells Strong Of Spirit

Vitiligo is a relatively common, acquired loss of pigmentation of the skin, affecting 1% to 2% of the population. Destruction of melanocytes, or pigment cells, occurs and the skin becomes white. The most common sites of pigment loss are body folds (like the groin or armpits), around body openings, and exposed areas like the face or hands. It can also develop at sites of injury: cuts, scrapes, and burns. http://www.supercareproducts.com





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im 21 and been suffering wot psorisis for 4-5 years.it started off just on the scalp but now its everywhere on my body. ive been referred to several dermatologists who finally referred me for light treatment which worked. however, after2 days of the treatment finishing it was back. i know tablets are an option but they have their drawbacks (not being able to get pregnant or breastfeed within 2 years of taking the tablets, infertility) and ive also been told that some tablets can give you problems with your liver. Ive tried using tropical creams but these dont work at all and with a young baby theyre impossible to use on a regular basis. has any body got any tips??





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hi im 20 and i have had psoriasis since i was 13 in my scalp then at the age of 14/15 after havin tonsilitus and after takin penicillin i broke out in a rash from head to toes not like any of the pictures on here. The only clear bit was on my face the psoriasis had all joined as one covering everywhere i went to skin specialists where they too never sin it so bad. i was given so many creams which smell so bad. the one which worked best for me was alphsol hc cream. also moisturising socks and gloves worked v wel. i now have stubbon bits on my hands elbows arms nuckles hands knees shins but i have had it that long now it does not bother me i get people askin me all the time and im v open with people i never had a bad comment off any1. i have tried everything now sun beds, skin tablets, diet, constant moisturising even tried that fine sand paper to remove excess skin nothing seems to work





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i've been suffering from pustular and regular psoriasis for five years now. i am 25. at the beginning it spread over my elbows, feet and hands. now i only have a little patch on my left leg. what helped me was a DIET: no hard cheeses, no nuts, no uncooked fruits and vegetables. basically everything that contains a lot of fat or acidity. i hope this might help others too...





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My husband has had it for the past 3 to 4 years and have tried a long list of different creams that had limited affect from various western doctors. Now that he is in Asia, he has been using chinese herbal medicine. Which involves using a cream and herbal drink/soup and a change of diet. We are surprised to find that there is improvement. The improvement are slow but the results have been better than what was tried before. However, the chinese medicine and cream are very expensive (especially as it is required to be taken over a long period of time)and requires strict discipline in following the applications and diet. Plus, its really important to only try Chinese doctors who has been recommended and who are specialists in this type of skin conditions. Chinese medicine is not for everyone and there are pros and cons to this field of medicine, but it is another option.





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im suffering from psoriasis since i was 27. im now 42.i have tried all kind of creams-they help but for a short period of time. I have then tried homeopathic.the results were amazing. i was almost completely cured for 3-4 yrs. i then stopped homeopathic and that was a big mistake. a huge flare and psoriasis was back again very severe. i am now back to homeopeathic hoping to control it.





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hello im 17 and ive had psoriasis for over a year i read all you stories and it sounds so similar to how im feeling it is very depressing. im using dovebet on my legs and xamiol on my head it is very good so far the best but i am going to try the sun bed treatmeants in hospital maybe you should give that ago ..x





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hi im 20 and i have had psoriasis since i was 13 in my scalp then at the age of 14/15 after havin tonsilitus and after takin penicillin i broke out in a rash from head to toes not like any of the pictures on here. The only clear bit was on my face the psoriasis had all joined as one covering everywhere i went to skin specialists where they too never sin it so bad. i was given so many creams which smell so bad. the one which worked best for me was alphsol hc cream. also moisturising socks and gloves worked v wel. i now have stubbon bits on my hands elbows arms nuckles hands knees shins but i have had it that long now it does not bother me i get people askin me all the time and im v open with people i never had a bad comment off any1. i have tried everything now sun beds, skin tablets, diet, constant moisturising even tried that fine sand paper to remove excess skin nothing seems to work

ive had this psoriasis all my life and its terriable i cant belive theirs not a cure.tried all the creams going ,not found somthing that works yet?and it makes life much sadder.plzzz no of anything,that will help.





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Hello, I have suffered with Psoriasis for many years now. I too found that the sunshine and sea water helped me whilst I was out in Dubai. Skincap Spray gets rid of it completely for a short while but then it will come back. Dovobet Ointment us very good also but you must protect your normal skin with White soft parafin/liquid parafin mix. It will often go in the summer and come back in the winter.





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