A brief history of my psoriasis.

[oddharmonic]

As the weather warms and I wear short-sleeve tops more often, friends and strangers alike will notice my psoriasis and ask me if it's contagious (it's not, although it does run in my family) and whether it hurts or itches (sometimes).

I like to catalog things, so here is a head-to-toe inventory of my psoriasis:

Comments

Psoriasis...

[shinju]

I have it, I never knew what it was until I went to the doctor. It drove me mad when I was in the service, and I think it would have disqualled me if I had been vocal about it. As it is, I have a patch on the back of my neck, and one above my right eyebrow. Don't know what kind they are, and I'm not sure how to treat them.

And recently, I think it's gotten in my ears...

*shrugs* I know that humidity drives me bananas as does heat, or when I get stressed.

Where did you get your information on the types and treatment options?

Re: Psoriasis...

[oddharmonic]

I have't seen a doctor about my psoriasis in several years because I haven't had health insurance for a couple of years and before that I had Tricare. The last healthcare provider I did talk about it with offered me a referral to a dermatologist.

Most of the information I share with people about psoriasis is from the National Psoriasis Foundation. Psoriasis Connections has similar information and lots of lifestyle advice, but the site is a tie-in for the prescription drug Enbrel.

Re: Psoriasis...

[blythewater]

I'm sure you know/have tried this, but if not, try using shea butter soap to alleviate it some. Not drug-store shea butter, but the pure, unrefined shea butter soap that you get at a health food store or co-op. Don't use any bath products that contain sodium lauryl sulfate.

[lenabud]

I get it sometimes too, but mine is really mild.