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Thu-04-09-2014, 08:28 AM
Hello!
My name is Elvi and I have psoriasis on my hands, feet, scalp, arms and legs. It is worst on my calves. Currently I am using corticosteroids but I have tried all sorts of horrendous forms of treatment - I wish my skin would normalise!
It started approximately five years ago when my husband and I started divorcing (he ran off with a woman - older unusually!), my daughter also took a job abroad around the same time and I felt totally alone after 27 years of marriage! The stress of this triggered patches on my scalp and hands but it soon spread to my feet, legs and arms. I ignored it for awhile in the stress of trying to find a new house, job etc but eventually I went to see a doctor, who sent me to this lovely dermatologist - she has prescribed me a cocktail of treatments over the last five years and so far nothing clears it completely - corticosteroids work when there is a crisis to get me back to a mild case.
I really would love your suggestions and solutions - I just want to wear dresses again and not feel so shy about it - I am 62 and should not have to feel shy about anything! SO PLEASSSEEE let me know or direct me to other threads with ideas that might help! I would be very appreciative!
My name is Elvi and I have psoriasis on my hands, feet, scalp, arms and legs. It is worst on my calves. Currently I am using corticosteroids but I have tried all sorts of horrendous forms of treatment - I wish my skin would normalise!
It started approximately five years ago when my husband and I started divorcing (he ran off with a woman - older unusually!), my daughter also took a job abroad around the same time and I felt totally alone after 27 years of marriage! The stress of this triggered patches on my scalp and hands but it soon spread to my feet, legs and arms. I ignored it for awhile in the stress of trying to find a new house, job etc but eventually I went to see a doctor, who sent me to this lovely dermatologist - she has prescribed me a cocktail of treatments over the last five years and so far nothing clears it completely - corticosteroids work when there is a crisis to get me back to a mild case.
I really would love your suggestions and solutions - I just want to wear dresses again and not feel so shy about it - I am 62 and should not have to feel shy about anything! SO PLEASSSEEE let me know or direct me to other threads with ideas that might help! I would be very appreciative!