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Poll: How many with P still have their tonsils?

Acadian
  • By Acadian · New reply 10:08 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 15 replies
  • I would like to know how many of us who suffer with P still have our tonsils. Conversely and just as important, how many of us P sufferers had them removed in the past. Poll: How many with P still have ...

Plaque P - How to control flare, suggestions from the top dermatologist

heyyou645
  • By heyyou645 · New reply 10:06 am
  • Journal · 5 replies
  • Below prescription I got it from a renowned dermatologist from Bangalore - India - I thought to share , it may help someone - -Use dove fresh moisture (light green colored) bar soap for body bath. Have ...

Great news from doc about psoriasis treatment for the near future!

lg1234
  • By lg1234 · New reply 10:04 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 3 replies
  • I've been really depressed. More so now because im having a pretty bad flare on my scalp and on my body (guttate p). so i went to see my doctor today and she wasnt there so i saw a different one. He recommended ...

16 MONTHS & I AM STILL "CURED" OF THIS DISEASE

RONCFE
  • By RONCFE · New reply 10:01 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 4 replies
  • Well, I have just completed my 16th month of being on IL-17 and I am still"cured". I haven't had any relapses and my skin is still clear like a baby's backside. After speking with my doctor this week ...

95% of my son was covered and now clear using doTERRA Essential oils

bolton0226
  • By bolton0226 · Posted 9:59 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 0 replies
  • My son is 6 years old and from the end of December 2012 he had a bad flare up that just got worst and covered 95% of his body. ( the strongest topical steroids stopped helping him) Back in February I ...

coconut oil

bill_noack
  • By bill_noack · New reply 9:56 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 32 replies
  • got a new way to apply coconut oil.& save. mix with water in a spray bottle . works great.just as good as rubbing it on & no waste. thanks to julia& her formular. I think I"ll call it bills formular ...

TOMATOES : does anyone have a reaction story?

ThePhilosophyOfLisa
  • By ThePhilosophyOfLisa · New reply 9:40 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 15 replies
  • They say to avoid tomatoes when on the psoriasis diet, as well as other nightshades. I've tried to find any reports of a flare after eating tomatoes, but it usually seems to be mainly sugar, wheat, red ...

The "good" ole days

heyimhere
  • By heyimhere · New reply 9:33 am
  • Journal · 10 replies
  • I find myself at a loss. While I have not suffered as long as many of us (8 years), I often wish for the "good ole days". The days prior to this ridiculous disorder, dysfunction, disintegrating, and detrimental ...

Brittle Nails: Anything I can do?

kristiegeorge
  • By kristiegeorge · New reply 9:12 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 4 replies
  • I usually just ignore my nails, but I am starting to realize that it would be nice if they weren't so brittle and sensitive. I am currently not on Enbrel for TB test results, BUT even when I was on Enbrel ...

PSA - antibiotics?

labhiker
  • By labhiker · New reply 8:56 am
  • Discussion in Psoriatic arthritis · 41 replies
  • I'm off Enbrel due to prior complications and have been searching for alternative treatments. Since coming off Enbrel (several mos. ago) my overall health and fitness has declined significantly and every ...

people that say they are recovered from psoriasis please post some pics

atladguad77
  • By atladguad77 · New reply 8:55 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 5 replies
  • I think if there were pictures on here of people that have healed themselves of psoriasis it would be a great encouragement and inspire others to heal themselves. Please post pictures it would inspire ...

Alzumab - Biologic

RedSun
  • By RedSun · New reply 8:25 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 3 replies
  • Biocon plans to launch its biologic, 'Alzumab', in July. Anyone has idea on the price? I hope it's affordable. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/biocon -to-launch-psoriasis-drug-novel-biologic -in-july/1108774 ...

My people who suffer from psoriasis palmer plantar

h8thisppp
  • By h8thisppp · Posted 8:05 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 0 replies
  • I need to know if any body that has psoriasis palmer plantar won a disability case? I'm going to court next month for social security disability and need see if anyone out there as won there case. Cause ...

Enbrel success

Toonces
  • By Toonces · New reply 7:25 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 3 replies
  • I've been taking enbrel 2 times a week for my severe p for just one month and my skin is clearing really fast. I just wanted to give people who are on enbrel some good news ...

OMG the PAIN!!!!!

IzzaKitty
  • By IzzaKitty · New reply 6:36 am
  • Journal · 13 replies
  • What happened?! I thought I was having a good day. Went to bed only to be woken up an hour & a half later with hundreds of Gremlins stabbing me with their swords into my knees & feet. So nauseous. Pillows ...

looking for an answer

Akmommy86
  • By Akmommy86 · New reply 4:47 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 13 replies
  • Ok, this is my first time on this site and I have found out a lot of great information on psoriasis. I am a 26 year old stay-at-home mom, I have never had any real medical issues in my life, I don't really ...

anyone used Coresatin ???

sarahfoster
  • By sarahfoster · Posted 4:10 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 0 replies
  • I used and lived the miracle. How many o us used the cream i just courious what are the general results. Is it just me ? or really works with Ps. And also do anybody knows how to get hands on one more ...

MTX Update

kmsgameboy
  • By kmsgameboy · New reply 4:01 am
  • Journal · 5 replies
  • Well I haven't been on MTX for quite a week yet (I'm currently taking 6 pills 1 day a week) but I'm already struggling with the whole nausea thing. I have been keeping a pill bottle with me to store folic ...

Good News Coresatin !!!

sarahfoster
  • By sarahfoster · New reply 3:59 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 13 replies
  • about one week some of us talks about this cream. I recieved the cream 2 days ago and I've been using it since yesterday. (almost 24 hours). after 6 or so hours itching has stopped. after one day leisons ...

HELP! DO THESE THIN YOUR SKIN?

supertots
  • By supertots · New reply 3:51 am
  • Discussion in Psoriasis · 22 replies
  • Hi everyone, I am a 21 year old female, I've had severe psoriasis for a little over a year. First off, I want to express my UTMOST APPRECIATION for this website. ALthough I've only had it for a little ...

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