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Hello Everyone,
I am Nicola and im 29. I have suffered with psoriasis for 15 years (since going to the drs with a small patch on my head, not knowing what it was!) - since then i've had my ups and downs and so has my skin!
I have had so many treatments I struggle to remember, all the topical treatments under the sun, light therapy, ciclosporin, homeopathy, chinese medicine (wouldnt recommend, it stripped my stomach lining), acupunture (prob not the right spelling!), vegetarian diet, brocolli diet, having a child (this is of course, not the only reason I had a baby! and yes, it did clear my psoriasis up, but can back with a vengence!) and have finally settled on camouflage make up for my face (thanks to the wonderful Red Cross who I am forever thankful for! and supermarket creams/olive oil!
More recently the dreaded psoriasis is creeping onto my legs which is the worst thing ever because it was the only thing I had to show off! so I am gutted about it but trying not to let it get me down! I am trying to get the sun on my legs as its always brilliant for me! (although have never used a sunbed).
About three years ago (I was in my mid twenties) I was asked to leave a resturant for offending a 'regular customer' with my psoriasis (i refused to pay the bill) and I have had low points due to my skin but then I have days where I think 'who cares!' - they are the best days and I am experiencing one of those periods now!
I may in the future consider mexotrexate (once Ive had another child) but for now I am focusing on the positives! and its nice to finally have people to share my experiences with!
I am Nicola and im 29. I have suffered with psoriasis for 15 years (since going to the drs with a small patch on my head, not knowing what it was!) - since then i've had my ups and downs and so has my skin!
I have had so many treatments I struggle to remember, all the topical treatments under the sun, light therapy, ciclosporin, homeopathy, chinese medicine (wouldnt recommend, it stripped my stomach lining), acupunture (prob not the right spelling!), vegetarian diet, brocolli diet, having a child (this is of course, not the only reason I had a baby! and yes, it did clear my psoriasis up, but can back with a vengence!) and have finally settled on camouflage make up for my face (thanks to the wonderful Red Cross who I am forever thankful for! and supermarket creams/olive oil!
More recently the dreaded psoriasis is creeping onto my legs which is the worst thing ever because it was the only thing I had to show off! so I am gutted about it but trying not to let it get me down! I am trying to get the sun on my legs as its always brilliant for me! (although have never used a sunbed).
About three years ago (I was in my mid twenties) I was asked to leave a resturant for offending a 'regular customer' with my psoriasis (i refused to pay the bill) and I have had low points due to my skin but then I have days where I think 'who cares!' - they are the best days and I am experiencing one of those periods now!
I may in the future consider mexotrexate (once Ive had another child) but for now I am focusing on the positives! and its nice to finally have people to share my experiences with!