Embarrassing Illnesses

I developed psoriasis when I was about 12, and now i'm 26. It's affected me on every area of my body at one point or another and i've used many different lotions, creams, herbal or Chinese remedies, but more recently oral medication. The first of which was methotrexate. The side-effects I recieved from this medication were so bad that I had to stop (of course, we all differ on how badly we suffer). My advice is when treating, don't take on too much in order to only look better. The change in my psoriasis was minimal on methotrexate but I would rather feel not so great on the outside than absolutely terrible on the inside. Luckily my dermatoligist put me on a course of ciclosporin which worked wonders. Unfortunately it's not a long-term course. Sit and discuss with your gp or dermatoligist about many many options that are availible. Eventually you may find one that works well!

i have psoriasis and i am in year 7 at secondry school.i get bullied and get very upset they call me names like krustable and flaky wakey some times i feel like killing myself.
now even some of my friends are calling me names i feel very alone please help me someone. i have tryed loads of trearments but nothing happens i sometimes try to bunk of school because i know that im going to get upset.what do i do?

I had psoriasis for about seven years on my legs, back, elbows, feets and also my buttocks. its realy itchy and sore i've tried every kind of cream which was priscribed from my doctor it is not helping me at all i dont know what to do this is stressing me out i seriously need help.

Hi i have had psoriasis for 30 years i get it every where i have tried all creams and ointments but nothing seems to work only the sun. does anyone know if baby oil rubed in over night covered with cling film help

i'm 20 years old and first developed psoriasis when i was about 14, after scraping my leg on a garden fence. its affecting my life as i'm getting older, i'm becoming less confident. when its really hot outside and all my friends are in nice dresses, i'm wearing leggings. recently i had my hair bleached and about a day later my whole body was covered in guttate psoriasis. legs, arms, feet, hands, stomach, back, everywhere. its affecting my life and even my relationship with my boyfriend. ive had nearly every oinment, they dont work. i am currently having UVB Phototheropy treatment and i have had up to 30 treatments, ive noticed my psoriasis is no longer as red as what it was, but it is still completely visible and my body horrifies me. my treatment is going to stop soon because too much can increase the risk of skin cancer. whats next? ..will i have this for life?

I have had psoriasis since I was about 13. It has got worse over the years and I have had various treatments. Its now back and bad.I dont like wearing shorts or short sleeved tops as I feel people stare.
Recently I have tried for my scalp Snake oil (not actually snake oil) from Lush, I use it once a week, massage into my scalp and leave on for 20 mins before washing off. I am also using T-Gel. The combination seems to be working at the moment. I still have it all down my legs and arms and my nails are very bad. I am trying Oregon grape root capsules. I have also heard that Manuka Honey helps ( you have to have the right type though and its pricey). All I can say to people is that if you feel its that bad see your GP and ask them to refer you to a dermatology clinic. After years of going back and forth to the hosptial for ointments my GP finally referred me to the head consultant who agreed I could have UV treatment. Sometimes you have to fight you corner to get the right treament but its important you have your say.

I have had scalp psoriasis since i fell pregnant 4 yrs ago it drives me mad have tried betnovate lotion and shampoos but they don`t seem to work any other sugesstions

Hi there, went to a salt lake in spain 7 years ago when my psoriasis was bad and 2 weeks of sun and salt helped no end came back nearly clear, its now got very bad again, so of to spain next week for relaxing, sun and salt. the sun helps psoriasis alot and i know how it feels to cover up and hide but ive grown up with it and ive learnt that to cover it up and hide doesnt help it so every chance i have im in the sun of down the coast with the kids having fun, relaxing de stressing, it really does woork oh and lots of coconut oil too, louise

I have had psoriasis since I was about 13. I am now 48 and have tried everything going over the years but to no avail. I find that when it clears on one part of the body, it flares up on another. Every one of my finger nails and toe nails are affected. I wear false nails to hide it as it is so embarrassing. My scalp is covered, behind my ears and in my ears also. Mine is inherited as my Mother had it but my brother and sister escaped! My doctor is not much help, he just says 'there's no cure so keep using the exorex'. Any ideas welcome please.

I started gettin psoriasis when i broke my ankle in High School, im 22 now and my body is covered, I have tried so many creams, UVB, and nothing seems to work. I have been told that there is a treatment which includes fish that eat away at the skin and i would do anything to try it, it is really hard for me to tell people that i have it, i never wear sleeveless tops of shorts because im ashamed of the condition. I also have a little boy and i wish he doesnt get it. Please help me