Introduction

[MichalIn]

Hello everyone,

My name is Michal and I have been diagnosed with Psoriasis about 6-7 years ago. It was really hard time for me as my body was damaged, at least that way I took it, and I was very insecure person including finding partner or have intimate relationship. It was very bad from beginning but somehow got a bit better in time. I still have Psoriasis but less than before and can show my body at least. I learned how to live with it but I still am insecure in some way. I am not visiting hairdresser that often as I would wish because it is on my scalp and once I am there I am very horrified what they think about me. That is one of the examples. But I have very supportive partner who is reminding me how beautiful still am I even tho it is hard for me to believe 😂. I found hairdresser who gave me words of comfort and that made me feel much better about myself. Even tho I still have insecurity about my psoriasis and how I look and what I am wearing.

Well, I thought I will write something about myself here. I am 32 years old and nice to meet you everyone.

I am really happy to be able to find community I can speak about it and maybe talk to someone and get some advise or help or words of comfort as well.

[Batty1]

Hi, glad to hear your coping well and have you tried T-gel shampoo for scalp? If not I would highly recommend it.

[Hidden]

Hi Michal 👋

Psoriasis sufferer here too. I am currently clear and am on biologic injections (Imraldi) but had horrendous times in the past. It is very hard and affects people psychologically.

It is great that you have a supportive partner, makes a big difference. I wore long sleeves to hide patches on my skin (elbows were particularly bad) and long trousers as my legs were covered. I had patches on my back which were very sore. It was uncomfortable, itchy and upsetting.

I really hope you are getting help from a Dermatology clinic at the hospital as there are lots of treatments available and you can move on to another if one stops being effective after time (for me I changed treatments every 2 or 3 years)

I use Dermol lotion for washing and avoid soap at all costs...soap free and scent free is best as I'm sure you know.

I have had various treatments over the past 30 years years. I started with light therapy and it really helped. I have had very good treatment in Scotland.

Yes I agree, T gel shampoo is very good for scalp psoriasis. Sorry that was so long...got carried away! Nice to meet you. All the best.

[MichalIn in reply to Hidden]

I wanted to try light therapy but they always give me creams. It is okay the one I have but it is just twice a day cream and there are days I just want a break from it.

Thank you very much for your message :).