Newbie Hellosimon

[jiml]

Hello

I've just joined the site and I thought I'd introduce myself. 

I was diagnosed around five years ago and have tried a variety of topical treatments, varied diets and have very recently been prescribed acetretin so I'm hoping for positive results.

The psoriasis* is spreading pretty much everywhere and it has knocked my confidence for six. My partner is really supportive and I owe so much to her. I guess I'm in a similar if not exact situation to many other members here.

I've joined as I would like to hear others stories regarding treatment, diet and how they get on with smoking and drinking. I smoke and drink but not in any particular quantity.

*I'm a little funny about calling psoriasis 'my' psoriasis. I don't own it. It doesn't belong to me, I didn't ask for it therefore it is not mine. I hope everyone is ok with me using this terminology and in my posts, I will be referring to it as exactly that. 

I look forward to discussing everything psoriasis with you all and I will keep the forums posted with progress and personal feelings about it, and the treatment.

I am currently having a lovely time in Menorca whilst I am really enjoying (if a little paranoid) about getting my skin out in the sun so if I don't respond immediately, please don't be put off. I will respond to all posts and I hope to play a positive part as a  community member on this board. 

Much love, Hellosimon.

Hi hellosimon    to the forum I'm glad you have joined and want to keep us posted on your progress. You will get a few replies from other Acetretin users, we have several on here some join in others choose to just read the posts, whichever you choose is fine but it's always good to read personal experiences.

On here we are all just sufferers of psoriasis sharing, and supporting  each other through the good and bad times .... I look forward to reading your journey and hopefully meeting you in the active off topic section