Sexy with Psoriasis?

[SweetErika]

At my last visit to the derm. told me to put this vaseline-consistency ointment on my spots 3 times a day. I did that for 2 days and couldn't anymore...I do not have the time to put what is basically medicated vaseline all over my body 3 times a day, and it feels slimy and disgusting.

I don't know what you were given, but my husband's experience has been the steroidal ointment starts to really clear up even the really bad spots (and I'm talking about thick scales and bleeding) in a few days of once daily application after a shower or bath (he applies it at night and wears light clothes to bed so it doesn't get on the sheets). Often, only a faint mark remains after a week or two of consistent use, and then it's easy to manage with more sporadic applications of the steroid or a nonsteroidal ointment.

So perhaps you could go back to the doctor and ask for things that are easier to use, or will clear it up rather quickly so you can manage it with one application of the ointment you have. We've heard the ointments usually work better, but most of the medications also come in cream form if you're concerned about it staining your clothes.

 

[silverkat]

Thanks...

I don't know what you were given, but my husband's experience has been the steroidal ointment starts to really clear up even the really bad spots (and I'm talking about thick scales and bleeding) in a few days of once daily application after a shower or bath (he applies it at night and wears light clothes to bed so it doesn't get on the sheets). Often, only a faint mark remains after a week or two of consistent use, and then it's easy to manage with more sporadic applications of the steroid or a nonsteroidal ointment.

So perhaps you could go back to the doctor and ask for things that are easier to use, or will clear it up rather quickly so you can manage it with one application of the ointment you have. We've heard the ointments usually work better, but most of the medications also come in cream form if you're concerned about it staining your clothes.

Thanks for your help, but I have tried just about every topical treatment. I've tried topical steroids, which work for a week, but then stop working. This is the case for pretty much all of the treatments I've had. I've tried tars, herbal remedies, t-gel, tea tree oil, sacylic acid, and a lot of others I can't remember.

I guess my psoriasis is not too bad anymore, but it's like a tiny pimple, others might not notice it, but you think everyone is staring at it.

Kat

 

[warrior queen]

i am a sex goddess, and i suffer from 'P'.

developed when i was 5 yrs old, and i'm now 37.
used to be over about 75% of my body, but with diligence and care, i have got it down to about 1% and maintained it there now for nearly 6 years.

i use Diprosone Cream and mix it into my moisturiser (ratio 15 mg to 500 ml cetaphil lotion) which i use every day, all over my skin.
i use Ionil T shampoo to control 'P' on my scalp, but am able to use normal conditioners after without lessening the effectiveness of the shampoo.
i do a liver cleansing regime twice a year for 15 days each time.
i do not eat processed foods, and limit my intake of caffeine.
i make sure i get 40 mins of sunlight every day, and i use sunscreen religiously.

yes, my av is me - 10 years ago, that part of my back was completely covered in plaques.

i have never allowed my 'P' to limit me as a person, nor do i let it interfere with my love/sex life.
i can't control having it (kinda like saying i don't want green eyes anymore!) so i don't let it stress me.

 

[h_i_s]

Has anyone used that Enbril (sp?) stuff? I noticed it's tv commercials disapeared and when they were first on one of the side effects specifically said "death"

i've never tried it. i started with a severe case of psoriasis at age 9. By age 12 i entered a remission that has lasted to the present (i'm 37). i had tried every cream and salve offered, none of which seemed to work at all back then (talking the late 70's-early 80's here). Finally, i quit the lotions, salves etc. One day it just disappeared & never came back (although i do have very dry skin on my face and must use a heavy moisterizer to keep that dryness at bay), i know i am one of the lucky few in that sense. Many in my family suffer with psoriasis & i've known many clients as through my jobs a cosmetologist who have psoriasis. i agree that the ignorance among the general public, and regarding the condition as well as how those with psoriasis are wrongly treated due to the levels of ignorance .. is fairly high.

Many that i know have tried emu oils, and/or salves/lotions etc which contain the brid's oils. Many have received wonderful results with the treatments. Emu oil can be very expensive. Walmart stocks a reasonably priced lotion containing Emu oil ... i don't remember the exact brand name ... but the name is on the bottle and does contain the word "emu' in it.