hello

[gus]

Hi my name is angus,i have just been diagnosed at age 38.My father had this and i rather hoped in it skipping a generation but now i have it too.

[Fred]

Hello Angus to Psoriasis Club.

They do say it lurks around in our genes just waiting. However no one in my family has ever had it, and my mothers side of the family is huge.

But it's not the end of the world, you have now found us which will help. And there are lots of different things both natural and prescribed that can help. Have a look through some of the threads and see what others are trying, but I would recommend you tell your doctor to refer you to a dermatologist.

Regards.

Fred.

[gus]

thanks for the warm welcome Fred,yeah I believe i will get alot info and support here.I am going to do that.Doc started me out on coal tar cream 6% ,smells good lol.Yeah my memories of my fathers are from at least 20 yrs back, so i am sure alot has changed.I will ask for a referral,my gf suggested that last night actually too.

[Fred]

Yes a lot has changed even in the past 5 years. If your GP says no, then demand to see one. You have the right and it's your body.

Please keep us informed of your progress as it could help others.

[Caroline]

A lot has passed yes... Mmmm Coal tar.. Isn't that something of the 50ties?



Welcome Gus,
Have a nice time over here.
We like a joke now and then, so never be surprised.

Caroline.

[aria]

Hello Gus and welcome.

I have been prescribed exorex for my guttate psoriasis it is a coal tar lotion and has a nice smell.

Hope you are clear from you psoriasis soon

xx

[gus]

yeah reminded me of my fathers treatments.thanks all.

[Brighteyes]

Hi Gus

my fathers had psoriasis too (mainly on his elbows and knees). I remember the heady smell of coal tar in the mornings.

Personally I use coconut oil ( and hope I don't get pecked to death by a swarm of hungry birds).

[Troll]

Hello Gus

[KyPrincess]

Hello Angus. Welcome to the forum.