I'm Not That Bad (My Experience of Psoriasis)

Member Name: Mickie26

Product:	My Experience of Psoriasis
Date:	13/09/03 (152 review reads)
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Advantages: Treatment available, Mines not that bad

Disadvantages: Give low self esteem, Can lead to depression, A pain in the bum

I've had Psoriasis since I was 18 I'm actually one of the lucky one's in that mine is very minor. I find that if I'm going through the slightest bit of stress then I will have an episode of Psoriasis.

Psoriasis (sore-I-ah-sis) is a common immune-mediated chronic skin disease that comes in different forms and varying levels of severity.

Most researchers now conclude that it is related to the immune system (psoriasis is often called an "immune-mediated" disorder).

If you get it, don't think it's the end of the world because if you are like me count yourself lucky cause I don't get it very bad, but when I do it itches like mad and drives me up the wall. So it's not very pleasant. I've heard of many people who get it so bad that it becomes a disorder that they have to live with on a daily basis. Then I'd say your not lucky and my heart goes out to you. For some people it can be so debilatating and get in the way of every day life.

Not only does it get noticed by people often asking what's wrong with your skin. Though people are generally more understanding nowadays you still get asked the questions, espescially by children. It also hurts, itches and irritates you.

There are treatments for it usually consisting of coal tar. Which smells horrible though as you get used to it I find that it grows on you. You can get treatment for your hair and body nowadays.

Methotrexate and cyclosporine appear to work equally well for people with the skin disorder psoriasis, new research suggests. You would be able to get these from your doctor. If you are in doubt to wether you have the skin condition Psoriasis you should really go and see your Gp. Though saying this when I went the first time he thought I had scabies and treated me for it. When I went back a few weeks later my skin condition had deteriorated and needed treatment. Usually I just leave my Psoriasis

without treatment and it goes away of it's own natural course, but more serious suffere'rs need treatment and this is available from your Gp.

Psoriasis is a persistent skin disease that got its name from the Greek word for "itch." The skin becomes inflamed, producing red, thickened areas with silvery scales, most often on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Although in my case they are on the wrists, arms and feet. I have to be different!

In some cases, psoriasis is so mild that people don't know they have it. At the opposite extreme, severe psoriasis may cover large areas of the body. Doctors can help even the most severe cases. So as I said previously there is hope even for more severe sufferers.

It may feel at times as though it's the most awful thing in the world and for severe sufferer's it probably is to them, but there's treatment and that's a positive thing to be gleamed out of a somewhat negative condition.

Psoriasis cannot be passed from one person to another, though it is more likely to occur in people whose family members have it. As in my case where my Grandfather had it.

If you have Psoriasis or have just been diagnosed with it then try not to panic or get depressed. Easier said than done since Psoriasis can not only feel bad, but look bad and when you get it really bad as I have had before it can make you feel bad about yourself. You find yourself worrying about wearing dresses or short sleeves or anything that shows your skin off.

You feel it's not fair. Why me? But, if you can get passed this and just wear what you please you will find that you will become less aware of the condition. You see Psoriasis is a life long condition that can flare up any time, but with treatment an episode doesn't really last that long unless you have it so severe that you have it constantly.

I'm trying to make light out of what is a total
ly un
pleasant condition. Because I feel if you can try and think positive about it then that's half the battle. Because Psoriasis sufferers not only have a physical condition to contend with, but they also have a mental struggle. It's a matter of feeling good about yourself and that's difficult when you have skin flaking off you all the time. Not nice.

There are several different types of Psoriasis and the one I have is called Guttate psoriasis it usually affects children and young adults. Appearing as red spots after a sore throat then it clears up in a few weeks of it's own accord. That's why I consider myself lucky cause most other sufferers need treatment.

Of course, I'd rather not have it at all. It's a pain, but compared to some I count my blessings.

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