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Wed-04-11-2015, 14:38 PM
Welcome Jim!
Always feel free here to speak your mind, ask questions, etc. It's a great group of friendly, helpful people.
On a bright note, be glad you got a quick diagnosis as psoriasis is often misdiagnosed as dermatitis. The bad news is that there is no cure (that one is often hard to hear) but the good news is that there are a lot of effective treatments to control psoriasis. As Fred mentioned, there are also a lot of scams where people want to sell you this great product (often even called a "cure") but do not waste your money on those.
Everyone can be different as to where the psoriasis shows up, what type they have and how much area it covers. The main thing is to find the treatment that works for you. It's not uncommon to start with creams or ointments and if those don't help, move on to other treatments. The great part about this forum is you can read and learn about what has worked for others, the upsides and downsides and be more informed when talking with your dermatologist about treatment. It's also a great supportive place from people who understand and have "been there" so never hesitate to ask questions here.
Always feel free here to speak your mind, ask questions, etc. It's a great group of friendly, helpful people.
On a bright note, be glad you got a quick diagnosis as psoriasis is often misdiagnosed as dermatitis. The bad news is that there is no cure (that one is often hard to hear) but the good news is that there are a lot of effective treatments to control psoriasis. As Fred mentioned, there are also a lot of scams where people want to sell you this great product (often even called a "cure") but do not waste your money on those.
Everyone can be different as to where the psoriasis shows up, what type they have and how much area it covers. The main thing is to find the treatment that works for you. It's not uncommon to start with creams or ointments and if those don't help, move on to other treatments. The great part about this forum is you can read and learn about what has worked for others, the upsides and downsides and be more informed when talking with your dermatologist about treatment. It's also a great supportive place from people who understand and have "been there" so never hesitate to ask questions here.