Cellulitis with psoriasis

[Autumn]

Welcome Autumn!

I have venous insufficiency in both legs.  I was also diagnosed with Primary Lymphedema.  This was prior to having psoriasis and my psoriasis was never bad on my legs.  I do wear (or I am suppose to, I admit I do not always) support socks for my legs.  Also I moisturize my legs often, that seems to help as otherwise they get a "cracked" look on the skin, specially around the ankles.  When the lymphedema was at it's worst, I had to wrap my legs daily and use LOTS of lotion under the wraps.  The therapist also said that with swelling and dry, cracked skin you are more prone to infection.  He also suggested using only an electric shaver as it's less likely to knick or cut the skin.   Once psoriasis is involved in the same area, I would think more caution is needed.  Sorry I can't be more help but that's the only experience I've had similar to yours and again, for me psoriasis wasn't involved.

Thanks, Kat!

That is my problem as well.  I was diagnosed a few years back and then this happened with the cellulitis.  the problem has gotten better as we get away from the warmer months.  My recent bout with it required a heavy application of Aquaphor, triamcinolone and  antibiotic at night.  I can finally get my right leg back in my support hose.  There is a concern of infection with the psoriasis fissures, especially on the feet.  They actually used something called xeroderm on an open crack inside of my heel.  That healed within the week.  Venous insufficiency is troubled usually compounded by extra sodium and lack of activity.  For me, I sit a lot on my job; which was not the case in the past.  Trying to elevate my legs  during the day is really tough to do.  It is frustrating to say the least to have the time to do that.  Thanks for the message!