Lost and Itchy....

• By hvickey
• Reply 3765789
• February 2, 2013 at 8:54 am
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Hi - I'm sorry about your psoriasis. This site will give you different perspectives but in the meantime, I would say make sure you drink at least half your body weight in oz of water. I use the Bobble, filtered bottle. It will help with the itching and may also help clear you a little. Watch your diet and stay away from night shades, BBQ and Mexican food. That spice palate is no good for us. Make sure you soak at night and keep your areas moisturized. I use petroleum jelly and wrap in gauze. It's on my legs. Travel puts stress on the body, so I'm not surprised you flared up. Please let me know if you need more info.

• By Leaper
• Reply 3765934 · In reply to 3765789 by hvickey
• February 2, 2013 at 9:36 am
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We have been traveling since July and this is my first attack/flare. I have to admit i do have some much unwanted stress in my life. I have been using bath oil for soaking and a baby oil gel and lotion for moisture...any ideas are greatly appreciated

• By smokers4
• Reply 3766367
• February 2, 2013 at 11:35 am
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Hello, I am a 65 Yr. Old Male having my second breakout in my life. Sorry to hear about your outbreak of P on your trip. For the past week and a half I have been rubbing my areas infected with P with Aloe Vera ( The Desert Plant ). My next door neighbor has a ton of it and beleive it or not, it really works. I have been on the RX Ointments, Creams and the Potant Sprays, for a year now and the Aloe Vera runs circles around them. Just be sure and cut all the thorns off the sides so you won't get scratched. You should be able to find these plants at a nursery in your area, unless it's back east. I have not used any of my RX products now for the time I started with the Aloe and my itching and redness has gone away up to 70%, sure fells nice not to itch. I check in with this forum every once in awhile, if you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask. Hope you feel better.

• By JULIAinFLA
• Reply 3768068
• February 2, 2013 at 10:09 pm
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best way to learn is to do a Google search

• By Leaper
• Reply 3768752
• February 3, 2013 at 8:43 am
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aloe vera has burned every time i have put it on :(

• By Sudie017
• Reply 3769269
• February 3, 2013 at 11:46 am
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Dear Leaper,

You need to see a dermatologist as soon as possible. There are many things he/she can recommend. I have suffered from psoriasis for many years and have had some limited success at times. Please see a dermatologist that specializes in psoriasis.

Good luck. You are in a battle with psoriasis and the sooner you get help the better. Don't be discouraged just don't stop fighting until you can see progress. In the meantime try not to let things get on your nerves. Your loved one needs to be supportive of you because you will need emotional support to deal with the psoriasis. Best of luck.

• By JULIAinFLA
• Reply 3770804
• February 3, 2013 at 9:17 pm
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Leap
Many have told me this also helps Guttate
Soooooooooooooooo many Inspire members claim it stops the itching IMMEDIATELY,
reduces the redness and scaling. Great for SCALP and skin. It's OTC, cheap/natural ....worth a try!
https://www.inspire.com/JULIAinFLA/journal/glycerin-mixed-w-witch-hazel-ant -inflammatory/

• By Leaper
• Reply 3770855
• February 3, 2013 at 9:36 pm
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Thank you so much im going to try it and hope for the best and will be calling a dermatoligist tomorrow for an appt!! :D