G'Day from Sydney

[jiml]

Had scalp psoriasis for about five years.  Its since spread to one lower leg and now starting to take up residence on my lower belly.  My usual treatment / control I've found to be most enjoyable is a good scratch. Since have been advised that far better is a pair of mittens (thick ones).

Tried dif. stuff but once i get on top of the psoriasis I tend to forget about it and treatment laps.   My wife has researched for me more intensely than I and so far we have dropped the cortisone stuff and are trying to go natural.  Best so far is licorice herb + fenegreek.  Both simmer-boiled for 10-15 mins. then water stored in fridge & painted on with a shaving brush when needed. 

I haven't tried diet yet.  But just ate choc. 2 days straight.  My tummy + leg psoriasis are itchy-itchy and flaring.  So I've come seeking 'internal' advice.  What do I need to avoid etc.  Reg. blood tests indicate poor liver + too low Vit. D

So far, I'm way to chubby and are about to start walking daily.  Hopefully you guys are gonna suggest other ways to combat this through changing diet etc.

best
AaLF

Hi AaLf   to the forum good to see you have found us, you won't find a better place for help and advice about trying to control psoriasis, the best advice I can give is to see a dermatologist and get on a course of treatment that won't restrict your diet ( I only say this because I can't do diet I like food too much)

But if you are intent on the natural course there is as Fred has pointed out  a whole section on natural treatment

We have a member Alan that recently joined here and has a thread where he points at the things to avoid, but more importantly what you can eat here How I Cured My Psoriasis By Diet

You ask for other advice firstly ditch the chocolate   ( chuck it this way) the fact you are going to take some exercise will be helpful in getting your body more healthy and might help your liver