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Findings on physical examination depend on the type of psoriasis.

Plaque psoriasis is characterized by raised inflamed lesions covered with a silvery white scale. The scale may be scraped away to reveal inflamed skin beneath. This is most common on the extensor surfaces of the knees, elbows, scalp, and trunk.
Guttate psoriasis presents as small red dots of psoriasis that usually appear on the trunk, arms, and legs; the lesions may have some scale. It frequently appears suddenly after an upper respiratory infection (URI).
Inverse psoriasis occurs on the flexural surfaces, armpit, groin, under the breast, and in the skin folds and is characterized by smooth, inflamed lesions without scaling.
Pustular psoriasis presents as sterile pustules appearing on the hands and feet or, at times, diffusely, and may cycle through erythema, pustules, and scaling.
Erythrodermic psoriasis presents as generalized erythema, pain, itching, and fine scaling.
Scalp psoriasis affects approximately 50% of patients, presenting as erythematous raised plaques with silvery white scales on the scalp.
Nail psoriasis may cause pits on the nails, which may develop yellowish color and become thickened. Nails may separate from the nail bed.
Psoriatic arthritis affects approximately 10% of those with skin symptoms. The arthritis is usually in the hands, feet, and, at times, in larger joints. It produces stiffness, pain, and progressive joint damage.
Oral psoriasis may present with whitish lesions on the oral mucosa, which may appear to change in severity from day to day. It may also present as severe cheilosis with extension onto the surrounding skin, crossing the vermillion border.

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My niece is 3 years old and has a patch of it on her scalp and I also have a touch of it on my knees and elbows. They have tried a medicated shampoo for her but it doesn’t seem to be working. I have also tried several prescription ointments for mine, that hasn’t worked real well. I just wondered if anyone knew of any home remedies for this. My grandfather has it also. I just hope my kids don’t end up with it. I was 19 before mine broke out. I’ve been told it’s hereditary. It’s hard to get control of and there is no cure for it and I really don’t want them to have to go through that and the people looking at you like you have some kind of contagious disease. That really gets on my nerves. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Look for lactic. All our experts agree that the most important step in controlling psoriasis is to keep skin well moisturized. “A big problem with psoriasis is scale buildup, and moisturizers are extremely effective at preventing this,” says Nicholas J. Lowe, M.D., clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine and director of the Skin Research Foundation of California in Santa Monica. “Plain petroleum jelly is a very effective moisturizer. But if you’re buying a commercial moisturizer, those that contain lactic acid, such as LactiCare, seem to work better. Also, Eucerin cream works well as a moisturizer for those with psoriasis.”

Moisturize after bathing. To get the most from your moisturizer, “apply it within three minutes after leaving the shower or bathtub,” advises Glennis McNeal, public information director at the National Psoriasis Foundation headquarters in Portland, Oregon. “We recommend that you pat yourself dry and apply the moisturizer liberally all over your body–not just on plaques. That’s because even ‘clear’ skin in people with psoriasis is drier than in people who don’t have psoriasis. It’s thought that little cracks on dry skin might encourage more psoriasis.”

Soak up the sun. Many psoriasis patients are prescribed a specific regimen of ultraviolet light treatments. Getting artificial sunlight from a special lamp or tanning booth can help. An easier and less expensive method is simply to hit the Great Outdoors. “We know that exposure to sunlight is extremely helpful for treating psoriasis,” says David Kalin, M.D., a family practitioner in Largo, Florida. A moderate amount of sunlight enhances the production of vitamin D, which may be effective in controlling psoriasis.

But don’t soak up the booze. Doctors are still trying to find out for sure why alcohol exacerbates psoriasis. They suspect that alcohol increases activity of a certain kind of white blood cell that’s found in psoriasis patients but not in other people. (But it’s also possible that drinkers are just more highly stressed and therefore more prone to psoriasis.)

“Alcohol is a definite problem,” according to Stephen M. Purcell, D.O., chairman of the Department of Dermatology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and assistant clinical professor at Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. “It’s best to not drink at all if you have psoriasis.”

Spice up your bath. Bathing is often a catch-22 for those with psoriasis. That’s because soaking in warm water helps soften psoriasis plaques, but it sometimes dries skin and worsens itching. “One way to get the benefits of a bath without the dryness is to add a couple of capfuls of vegetable oil to your bath,” says McNeal. “The best way to do it is to get in the tub first, so your body soaks up the water, and then add the oil.” Another alternative suggested by McNeal: Mix two teaspoons of olive oil in a large glass of milk and add that to your bath.

Be extra careful stepping out of the tub, since oils can make surfaces very slippery. (Be sure to scrub the tub afterward.)

Head to the kitchen to soothe that itchin’. To soothe itching caused by dry skin and psoriasis, dissolve 1/3 cup of baking soda in a gallon of water. Soak a washcloth in the solution, wring it out, and then it apply to the itchy area. Or add a cup of apple cider kitchen vinegar to the water and apply that to the skin.

Cover the cracks with cow cream. If your skin is cracked because of psoriasis–which can cause itching and more plaques–do what dairymen do. “They found that Bag Balm, a product originally used to relieve cracking in cow udders, worked just as well on their cracked hands,” says McNeal. “Then people with psoriasis found it worked great on their dry or cracked skin.” Bag Balm is available at most feed stores; some drugstores may be able to order it.

Take care of mind and body. Stress is a known trigger of psoriasis, so managing your mental state–through exercise, relaxation techniques or whatever mellows you out–is one way to keep your condition under control.

Guard against infection and injury. “Infection may lead to an outbreak or worsen your condition, so it’s important to try to avoid infectious disease,” says Dr. Kalin. New lesions may also appear on injured skin, so try to avoid cuts and scrapes.

Watch what you eat. “Although there are no specific links that have been proven, it appears a diet high in oily fish–such as tuna, mackerel, sardines and salmon–helps reduce the itching and inflammation of psoriasis,” says Dr. Lowe.

Avoid certain foods. “Some anecdotal reports suggest patients do better when they reduce or eliminate tomatoes and tomato-based dishes–possibly because of high acidity levels,” says Dr. Kalin. “Also, some of my patients with psoriasis have noticed a decrease in plaques by avoiding or limiting their intake of pork products and other fatty meats as well as caffeine.”

Go electric. If you have plaques on your face, neck, legs or other areas that require shaving, use an electric razor instead of a blade. “An electric razor won’t cut skin as easily, and every time you cut yourself, you risk new lesions,”

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Well i’ve had psoriasis since I was five years old and finally when I was 15 I went to a dermatologist. He prescribed stuff like Colbex and Desonide. Well those aren’t working on me and he’s telling me that we need to go on a laser treatment or change to enbrel. I’m kind of concerned about these treatments because I dont know anything about them. If you could help that would be great!

i dont think its much help, but try google or ask.com

you might find better information there.

There are many alternative Topical Psoriasis Treatments that works great without having laser treatment or surgery.

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she is a stray we took in this winter and had treated at the vets, we are hoping for a home remedy that will work. her skin is really pink and she scratches a lot and bites herself also. would baby oil work?

You might consider that she has a food allergy. Ask your vet if this is a possibility. There are steroid and benedryl treatment to help stop the itch, but if it is to the food, you need to change.
Major allergen is corn

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What works best for managing the symptoms of Psoriasis?
- Itching
- Flaking
- Redness
- Scale buildup
- Etc.

What prescriptions have you tried that work well?

What over-the-counter products have you used that work well?

What herbal or home remedies have you tried that work well?

This is not dangerous or life threatening in any way. This is why no cure has been found yet. Doctors focus on life threatening diseases and there is no more than 2 paragraphs spent on this topic throughout the whole medical education. So for us.. its nothing more than just embaressing and annoying.

I have been diagnosed with Seborrheic Dermatitis 15years ago and still struggling. It is mainly on my scalp moving out of the hairline now. And mild patches on other parts of the body such as arms, hips and groin area.
What makes it so difficult is that our bodies dont respond the same way to certain “cures”. Therefore, it is a process finding what works for you and illuminating what doesnt.

I have recently also done some research on Psoriasis. This condition is VERY similar to Sebborrheic Dermatitis and often misdiagnosed by dermatologists unless a proper biopsy is done and tested. Although these two conditions are different diseases, they seem to have pretty much the same treatments. The only difference I could find, is that Psoriasis could also be treated with UV light treatment.

Apparently Psoriasis is also the one that is found on other parts of the body, besides the scalp, and is also more difficult to get rid of than SD.
Well, whichever disease I might have (mine wasnt properly diagnosed), I have tried EVERYTHING. These cures (as mentioned) might work for another person, but I havent found mine yet. But here is a couple of tips on what you might want to try (maybe it works for you, as it has apparently worked for others in the past – the essential oils had the best result for me personally thusfar).

1) Cut out all sugar and yeast from your diet. (incl. beer, wine, ect)

2) Chickweed. This is NOT chickpees. Its dried leaves, almost looks like dried parsley. Boil it in water for 20mins, and use the “tea” to drink and rinse your hair/body. You dont have to rinse it out.

3) For the scalp, you can rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar. This is because the acid is strong enough to kill the bad flora, but weak enough for the good flora to survive. It restores the balance between the two.

4) Coconut oil. Coconuts have natural anti-bacterial properties. Bathing in coconut milk is another option.

5) I have tried several prescribed shampoos, ointments and creams containing coal tar, cortizone ect. These are pretty harsh on the skin and I personally try to stay away from it as they dont seem to work (for me) anyway.

6) Milk of Magnesia seemed to have worked for many people. Especially if the problem area is on the face. This is a laxative / antacid. Its name comes from its white milky appearance (similar to gavascon). But this has offered almost immediate relief to many. (unfortunately not me ) You use it like you use a normal cream soap and leave it on for a couple of minutes and then rinse. Or if its on the scalp: use it like a shampoo and while you wash, leave it on. then shampoo and condition as normal.

7) Miracle whip. There are some ingredients in this product that has proven to work for some. I havent tried it yet, but its definitely on my list for this weekend! you leave it on for several hours and then rinse. Ill let you know how it goes.

Then the oils that has been the best option for me sofar: I make a mixture of wheatgerm oil, coconut oil, bergamot and teatree oil. I put it in a little spraybottle (which just makes application easier) and every night apply it thoroughly to the whole scalp, massaging it in. Then rinse it out the next morning. This seem to remove the scales quite nicely.

9) Exposure to sunlight. This is a bit harder if its on the scalp, since the hair is obviously in the way. But apparently the UVA, UVB and UVC helps. Not too much though.. you dont want to get burnt and develop other diseases later on!! So moderate exposure.

10) The bananapeel exfoliation. You use the inside of a banapeel and rub it against the effected area. Havent tried that yet either. But apparently its effective for some.

11) RELAX! Emotional stress definitely has an effect on this condition! My condition flared up really badly since my mother passed away from a really bad cancer she suffered from for 2 years. Try yoga.. try an excersizing program.. meditation.. whatever makes you relax

12) Fish oils. Whether its a tin of pilchards everyday or taken as a supplement.

Good luck! I will keep you posted if I make any other miracle discoveries!

There are also many Topical Creams or Salves for psoriasis that works really well for many people to eliminate the flare up and prevent recurrence as well.

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I really do not want to do injections…too many possible BAD side effects. Would like some natural, herbal or whatever ideas.
oh…plaque I think.
Wow…these answers are great. Thank you all. I believe it is genetic…my father and grandfather suffered from it…along with other autoimmune disorders. I take good care of myself. good diet and my digestive processes are good. Its a mystery.
Oh yeah…sun is out. Im a fair skinned redhead…allergic to sun exposure…go figure…my luck.

Have you tried the herb Sarsaparilla [smilax officinalis], or any creams based on anti-inflammatory herbal extracts such as chamomile, calendula or licorice, or a manuka honey cream….the latter in particular might be worth trying if you have not already done so. Do some research on these.

further info regarding sarsaparilla:

http://www.rain-tree.com/sarsaparilla.htm

and natural treatments that might help insha’Allah:

http://www.napiers.net/health/leaflet/eczema.pdf

..not offiliated in any way with either websites/companies but thought the info they have collated might be of help insha’Allah.

Best wishes.

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Psoriasis on the scalp creates havoc like dandruff, I have found that olive oil massaged into the scalp, even just once a week and a good shampoo from the pharmacy can assists with alleviating the symptoms.

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I have psoraisis of the head, hands, heels and small portion of my feet. try all natural and unrefined sheabutter. rub on feet before you go to bed and keep socks off of feet. put shea on in the morning as well with socks on. It is said that sheabutter draws out the toxins in skin. It’s helping me a little so far. May feel a mild tingling or burning sensation.

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Also I wanted to know if anyone has found a good medication that really cleared there skin

Well, I have suffered with psoriasis for 20 years and during all my 3 pregnancies it seemed to help my skin. My doctor told me I was apparfently producing a hormone or something that was helping me. While there is no cure, I do go to the dermotlogist every now ane then and the cremes he prescribes work for a while because you get immune to them. Best of luck to you as it is a trying thing to live life with it, but make the best of it and ignore the stares.

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