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Fri-19-02-2016, 03:05 AM
Hello Group .
I'm really happy I found this site .I recall commercials on TV when i was young in the sixties " The heartbreak of psoriasis.
Well it must have been even tougher back then because we do have some creams and research as well I'm finding support .
Briefly, in the fall of 2015 i went on a fishing trip for a couple of days .I rented a trailer at a park .I stayed for 2 nights .When I went home
I was scratching bumps on my ankles and the back of my arms .I noticed some bad insect bites .I believe the ankles were flea bites and the arms either bed bugs or spiders. I did have some discomfort on the trip but I have been in the bush and forests many times.I believe the protein from the insect bites caused an immune system disruption also had damaged sunburn skin on one arm .
I couldn't get rid of the bumps and red dots so I went to the Dr .He said I had foliculites. He gave me antibiotics .No good .I went back and pleaded for a dermatologist referral.
A well respected Dr of dermatology after examination stated that I had nummerous eczema and psoriasis.I was devastated to learn there was no cure .
I am 67 and haven't had a pimple since I was 15. I didn't know what hit me . It is now 4 months later and am learning to cope and I'm getting better at controlling the outbreaks .What seems to work and what isn't .I'm very grateful to have found this site and to learn and share alike .
thank you I value your opinions
Reggie from Toronto Canada
I'm really happy I found this site .I recall commercials on TV when i was young in the sixties " The heartbreak of psoriasis.
Well it must have been even tougher back then because we do have some creams and research as well I'm finding support .
Briefly, in the fall of 2015 i went on a fishing trip for a couple of days .I rented a trailer at a park .I stayed for 2 nights .When I went home
I was scratching bumps on my ankles and the back of my arms .I noticed some bad insect bites .I believe the ankles were flea bites and the arms either bed bugs or spiders. I did have some discomfort on the trip but I have been in the bush and forests many times.I believe the protein from the insect bites caused an immune system disruption also had damaged sunburn skin on one arm .
I couldn't get rid of the bumps and red dots so I went to the Dr .He said I had foliculites. He gave me antibiotics .No good .I went back and pleaded for a dermatologist referral.
A well respected Dr of dermatology after examination stated that I had nummerous eczema and psoriasis.I was devastated to learn there was no cure .
I am 67 and haven't had a pimple since I was 15. I didn't know what hit me . It is now 4 months later and am learning to cope and I'm getting better at controlling the outbreaks .What seems to work and what isn't .I'm very grateful to have found this site and to learn and share alike .
thank you I value your opinions
Reggie from Toronto Canada
