New to the group, not to psoriasis.

[jiml]

I'm on year 14 of my 'journey' with psoriasis. It began on my scalp when I was 19 and has fairly randomly waxed and waned since then. I've had upwards of 60% body coverage at times but it typically hovers between 20-40%. Alcohol, stress, and the cold weather all exacerbate my condition. That being said I quit drinking, try to keep my stress levels low, and have managed to find a contractor to work for in the Florida Keys during the frigid Upstate NY winters.

I have tried a variety of topical ointments, but they did very little to help. After years of negative experiences with numerous dermatologists I decided to just live naturally and do the best I can. So I exercise and eat well and just do the best I can.

Any other questions feel free to ask.

Hi jj welcome to the club I hope you enjoy your time with us, you say you've suffered on and off for 14 years, how's the psoriasis at the moment, it's good you are managing your stress as that is a known trigger for psoriasis ....but alcohol never affected my psoriasis so I carry on drinking moderately

As fred says there are lots of good treatments available if you are struggling to control the psoriasis, you really these days don't have to just "do the best you can" with my treatment I have been clear for 6 years and there are members here on various treatments that have got long term success controlling the beast

I look forward to reading more
Good luck
Jim