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Tue-18-09-2012, 20:50 PM
Hi everyone, 
Here's a little introduction as I've literally just joined the website this evening. I came across Psoriasis club while browsing the web for some help/advice about Psoriasis earlier today.
The dreaded Psoriasis first appeared when I was 19 and on my year abroad from uni. A few patches first appeared on my scalp. I didn't know what it was so kept scratching it.
I'm now 35 and it has gradually got worse over the years, with patches popping up in more and more places. I've tried lots of creams/potions etc and although it has irritated me, it has never been as bad as it is now.
The patches in various areas are getting worse (as well as every single finger and toe nail). But it is my scalp which is becoming unbearable. It has just got to the stage where it is embarrassing to go and stay at a friends' house because when I dry or even just brush my hair, the amount of nasty white scale which descends to the carpet is just awful. I was drying my hair at my parents' house this weekend over my suitcase so it would all fall in there. This is not a normal way to live!
I'm hoovering every day, every time I dry/brush my hair and the itching is awful.
I have just had a rather stressful summer work-wise, so I guess it could be something to do with that. Anyway, my plan is to go to the GP now work is getting back to normal and seek an appointment with a dermatologist to change/update the creams etc that I'm on.
One thing I've heard about is Aloe Vera. A consultant was telling me how, if taken, externally and internally, it can really help. It is quite expensive though so I'm looking to see if anyone here has tried it?
So I'm glad I came across this website today when my Psoriasis is starting to get me down - people look at your patches and I don't like it!!
Nicky
Here's a little introduction as I've literally just joined the website this evening. I came across Psoriasis club while browsing the web for some help/advice about Psoriasis earlier today.
The dreaded Psoriasis first appeared when I was 19 and on my year abroad from uni. A few patches first appeared on my scalp. I didn't know what it was so kept scratching it.
I'm now 35 and it has gradually got worse over the years, with patches popping up in more and more places. I've tried lots of creams/potions etc and although it has irritated me, it has never been as bad as it is now.
The patches in various areas are getting worse (as well as every single finger and toe nail). But it is my scalp which is becoming unbearable. It has just got to the stage where it is embarrassing to go and stay at a friends' house because when I dry or even just brush my hair, the amount of nasty white scale which descends to the carpet is just awful. I was drying my hair at my parents' house this weekend over my suitcase so it would all fall in there. This is not a normal way to live!
I'm hoovering every day, every time I dry/brush my hair and the itching is awful.
I have just had a rather stressful summer work-wise, so I guess it could be something to do with that. Anyway, my plan is to go to the GP now work is getting back to normal and seek an appointment with a dermatologist to change/update the creams etc that I'm on.
One thing I've heard about is Aloe Vera. A consultant was telling me how, if taken, externally and internally, it can really help. It is quite expensive though so I'm looking to see if anyone here has tried it?
So I'm glad I came across this website today when my Psoriasis is starting to get me down - people look at your patches and I don't like it!!
Nicky