Psoriasis

[PC4214Paul]

I have patches on my face hands legs and nails just returned back from GP with yet more creams I've read that natural remedies my work

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I have psoriatic arthritis and was given many different creams and lotions. I have methotrexate injections which helped massively although still have some psoriasis on my back and arms mostly. Out of all the creams, I found E45 anti itch cream gave me the most relief and hubby spreads it all over my back twice a day.

Pure natural aloe Vera gel I find soothing but not enough moisture on its own. I use simple soap in the shower, the bar kind as I am finding all shower gels even the specialised ones make my skin worse. Oh and I take aloe Vera liquid by mouth now from Holland and Barratt, not sure if that's making any difference. I see a dermatologist and and a rheumatologist. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis 10 years ago, but the psoriasis burst on the scene lastbSeptember, it was covering the whole of my upper body. So I am now diagnosed RA/PSA.

I also have a problem with sun and have been told to use sunblock. I have Sunsense factor 50 on prescription from dermatologist.

Hope any of this is useful to you, Lynda xxx

[Bluehills]

Some natural remedies work for some people some of the time- that's what makes it hard to find a suitable cream. I found that when it was really bad, PUVA therapy at the Dermatology department of General hospital worked. Controlled exposure to sun & sea water always lead to improvement for me, Drs don't know why, but it does! Also, don't use soap based cleansers ever. Swap to a cream/oil based cleanser - you can get them on prescription or from any chemist - it really helps the itching. There are some really good info leaflets available from the British Psoriasis Association. Best of luck!

[Lynn48]

Do you know if I can buy Arquebuse Water essence in the UK. Having trouble finding it. Thanks!

[lansbury in reply to Lynn48]

Hi Lynn

Could you give update on your treatment if it also works with you?

Thanks

[Lynn48 in reply to lansbury]

I can't buy it in the UK, so can't give an update. Just starting methotrexate tablets, but I'm really worried about taking them as they can damage your organs. Will stop taking them as soon as possible.

[Lynn48]

Thanks!

[ccllii18]

I've tried this Japanese skin care line, Yu-Be, that's worked wonders for me: I've seen the redness, flaking, extreme dryness go away, plus have experience an end to the itching and pain. (It's also affordable compared to other remedies I've tried and not seen as strong results from). I'd recommend the Moisturizing Skin Cream in the morning and at night, and the Foaming Skin Polish to exfoliate maybe three times a week.

[lansbury]

How long have you been using this? thanks

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I have decided to try this and have ordered 50 ml. I will let you all know how it goes. The soles of my feet are the worst, and i get some patches on heels and elbows.

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Thanks Louis49. I do too

[Kerry7wonder]

Have you seen this? healthunlocked.com/britishs...

[katepoet]

Follow an anti- or non-inflammatory diet -

Evening primrose oil lowers inflammation. People do well on 3-4 grams a day. You might consider taking 1 gram with each meal.

The first thing to consider is stopping gluten - wheat, rye, barley and triticale. These grains are inflammatory. It doesn't matter whether you have celiac disease or not. The gluten will make it easier for disease to thrive in your body.

Next, consider stopping dairy. Dairy is also inflammatory. Try replacing milk with almond or coconut milk.

Third, several foods contain a high quantity of lectins. Lectins are inflammatory. The good news is that most lectins can be destroyed by cooking a food in a pressure cooker for at least 20 minutes. (There are electric pressure cookers now with timers so it gets easier.)

Peanuts are high in lectins and cannot be corrected so consider giving them up.

Potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, beans and peas are all high in lectins. Cooking them in a pressure cooker (20 min minimum) will destroy the lectins and make them non-inflammatory.