Does anyone out there suffer from psoriasis?
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I suffer from nail, scalp, plaque psoriasis, and in March of this year I developed pustular psoriasis on top of those.  By far it is the worst kind!
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Most of them have given very good answers. The real problem is only one of the treatment may work out for you! Dont worry - I have had 3 friends who had very severe psoriasis. Each one of them had different treatments. Allopathy, Homeopathy & Ayurveda. All of them are cured. Allopathic cure was fast but not permanent - even though there wasnt any real comeback it had certain side effects. I feel that Homeopathy & Ayurvedha are much better without any side-effects. The main problem it is usually not very fast. It can take 6 months to one year for complete cure. You have to be patient & there are strict diet restrictions - like no meat, eggs, milk, alcohol, smoking ... the list is not small! But be sure to see a famous doctor - there are lot of quacks available. I know how you feel - dont worry there is treatment for it - You will be fine - wish you all the best!
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I am exploring the same possibility.  My mom takes enbrel for arthritis and when she explained to me how th drug worked I said, that sounds like it would work on psoriasis!  She told me that the little bit she had on her leg and elbows had dissappeared after like 2 months of injections.  So far after about 2 years, she has not complained of any side effects yet.  So I am gonna try it out whenever I can get back in to see my Dr.  As for amevive, I don't know anything about it and would try the one I have experience with first.
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Psoriasis, like most skin conditions, is never something that will go away.  Like HPV, or warts, it will stay in the body even if there are no physical signs.  I suggest picking up some oil of oregano (18.99) at GNC and put 2 drops of affected areas.  It may get a little warm sensation, but it will help if you have outbreaks.
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No,Psoriasis and Lucoderma can not be cured.Lucoderma is treated by skin paints,and Psoriasis temporarily by METHOTREXATE.
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http://www.psoriasis.org/home/\n\nIt's not curable, but it's manageable.
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Dry skin ??  Exzema ??   Psoriassis ?? Mosquito bite ??  Hives ??  Poison Ivy ??
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There are lots of treatments for excema and psoriasis including creams, tablets, injections & UV light treatment.\n\nThere are laser treatments but it's normally only done for people with extremely severe psoriasis not excema as it can lead to worse problems than the excema it is treating, you could probably get it done privately altho that would be very expensive.\n\nA dermatologist (skin doctor) will be able to give you creams (always prescribed first of all) many cases of excema are cleared with these creams, the tablets & light treatment are for severe cases again due to the possible worse side effects such as liver failure (certain tablets) and permenant skin damage due to the light treatments.\n\nGive the doctor prescribed skin creams a try first, the side effects of the other treatments can be worse than the skin condition it's treating
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There is no cure, but many different treatments, both topical (on the skin) and systemic (throughout the body), can clear psoriasis for periods of time. People often need to try out different treatments before they find one that works for them.\nThere are many effective topical treatments. While many can be purchased over the counter (OTC), others are available by prescription only. \n\nAnthralin\nThis prescription topical can be very effective in treating plaque psoriasis. It does not work as quickly or as thoroughly as superpotent topical steroids, but unlike steroids, it has no known long-term side effects. \n\nDovonex\nA form of synthetic vitamin D3 approved for treating psoriasis, available by prescription. It slows down the rate of skin cell growth, flattens psoriasis lesions and removes scale. Dovonex also can be used on the scalp and for nail psoriasis. \n\nSalicylic acid\nAlso known as "sal acid," salicylic acid helps remove scales and is often combined with topical steroids, anthralin or tar to enhance effectiveness. Available in both OTC and prescription forms. \n\nTar\nCoal tar is available over the counter in crude and refined forms to treat mild, moderate and severe psoriasis. For decades, tar was viewed as the "traditional" treatment for psoriasis, and it remains a safe, effective and readily available treatment option for many people. \n\nTazorac\nTazorac topical gel and cream (also known by its generic name tazarotene) are FDA-approved for treating plaque psoriasis. Tazorac is a vitamin A derivative and is also known as a topical retinoid. It is available by prescription. \n\nTopical steroids\nCorticosteroids, ordinarily called "steroids" by doctors and patients, are routinely used to treat psoriasis. Topical steroid medications can be very effective in controlling mild to moderate psoriasis lesions. They are easy to use and work relatively quickly. Most are available by prescription.
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My son had it on his head. The doctor gave us this prescription for this stuff made mainly out of peanut oil.  We rubbed it on his head and he wore a plastic cap to bed. In the morning we washed it out and combed his hair & all the psoriasis just literally peeled off his scalp.  We had to do it a few times when it got bad.  He also had to use a prescription called "Dovonex" (not sure if I spelled that correctly"\nI do know too that if you arent wanting to go to a doctor you could try Scalpicin. It makes your head not itch. Also using Nuetrogenia shampoo.
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you could be the nobel prize winner for a cure for psoriasis
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I used to suffer with sebborich dermatitus. I went to the dermatologists, etc. It is similiar to psoriasis. I suffered worse during winter months, summer time when I was outdoors and enjoyed the sun, I had less issues. I did not respond well to treatments offered via prescription. I did find a vaulable use with Aveenoo lotion. Its oatmeal formula offered a big relief. It is non greasy and offers very good relief fromthe flaking, etc. Hope this helps!
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If it's new, see a doctor, probably just a mild skin thing, fixed with some cream stuff, nothing to worry about. If it's been there a long time, like, a really long time, it might be psoriasis, or however it's spelled. It's a skin thing, also, nothing to be done about it, not contagious. But you can keep it down with some treatments. Doesn't sound bad, tho.
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No single treatment works for everyone. The goal is to find a treatment that works the best with the fewest side effects. Your doctor will look at what kind of psoriasis you have and recommend the treatment regimen that is best for you. \nFor localized disease, recent data support the combined use of topical corticosteroids with a noncorticosteroid agent (topical calcipotriene or tazarotene). For generalized disease, UVB phototherapy is an effective treatment that permits both rapid control and long-term maintenance. Use of low doses of acitretin (25mg qd or qod) potentiates both UVB and PUVA therapy. For patients unresponsive to phototherapy or who are not able to come on a regular basis, methotrexate is an effective alternative. Cyclosporine is useful, especially for short-term use in settings of acute exacerbation, but should be replaced by other modalities for long-term maintenance. Other agents that have a place in treatment of generalized psoriasis include hydroxyurea and mycophenolate mofetil.
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Its sounds like what my husband has, you might have psoriasis or eczema. I would recommend going to the dermatologist to get some topical cream or pills. If you don't have the money for the doctor right now try Neutrogena T-Gel shampoo, it has worked well for my husband.
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Type   natural treatments for psoriasis  on a web search  .  \n\n I think I read that taking the Essential Fatty Acids in capsules helps  or maybe Flaxseed Oil.    It would be better to check online or some health books and get to the source.
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It might be impossible, depending on why your skin is "bad." Chronic diseases of the skin will recur even if tissue is excised. Other chronic diseases will flare up in places where they never have before if the skin suffers some sort of trauma. \n\nI've been dealing with psoriasis since age 6. Over time, I've learned to manage it fairly well but there are some things I have completely ruled out or had ruled out for me. I've not considered plastic surgery, but I have considered getting tattooed. Unfortunately, were I to get one, it would likely cause my psoriasis to become active in an area where it hasn't been present before or to resume activity from years ago. I've been warned by a few artists and two doctors. Talk to your doctor and see what she/he has to say.