tips on how to deal with psoriasis

I have some tips on how to deal with it, anyone have any? I’m not sure if psoriasis is linked with AS or Autism but I have heard from some it does.

I find food and stress have no big effect but the biggest one for me is harsh chemicals such as soaps. I have went to the doctor and he provided me with Alphosyl 2 in 1 shampoo and it is horrible, it burns my face so looked into others and I found Dead Sea Spa Magik Mineral Shampoo from holland and barrett it that stuff is amazing, I also use there sea salt but can get it in Tesco but it is dearer.

I have been provided a cream/soap called Dermol 500 by the doctor, which is very nice to use but don’t bother to use to wash your hair as it doesn’t spread as nicely as the Spa Magik Mineral Shampoo. I also buy coconut oil for my face it helps with appearance of flakes. You can buy it the good raw stuff at holland and barrett.

BUT! For any youngsters (or the older ones getting rid of grey hair) wanting to dye their hair you are taking a BIG risk! I dyed my hair around 2006 and my hair flared very badly and just now it has cleared on my scalp. I have been told about a natural dye called Hanna but can’t find no hairdressers that use the stuff. You can buy it also at holland and barrett but may find it cheaper elsewhere. You may need some confidence using it.

It may be a factor is any weight issues as you sweat it can have an affect (weight does not help tell me about it)

But remember natural is better (how I like my woman) avoid drugs or steroid creams that the doctor may provide (unless it’s extreme), I like tattoos but that too much of a risk.

Can anyone give me tips? I have it by my crouch area and attacks my privet area (a big downer as it’s very painful and sometimes nearly makes me scream in pain) weight related (sweating due to being chubby?)

I am going to try Dead Sea mud mask next and see how that is. And also this is a handy link (it’s funny too):

www.psoriasisblob.com/.../

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  • Hi Lost0ne, I've had psoriasis since I was 7 now I'm 47, you're right most of the time natural is best, but can I just add everyone has a trigger for it, sugar, alcohol, hormones etc. I did cut out sugar and alcohol but it did'nt do much, now I know its my hormones as It gets worse and regresses on a regular basis and when I was pregnant it disappeared altogether only to return with a vengeance after having my son.  One thing I am yet to try and I've heard great things about is Goats milk kefir a totally natural product, but don't use coal tar products long term as your're skin can get photo allergic, I used coal tar shampoo for years as a child and now my scalp can burn really easily in sunshine, just something to bear in mind.

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  • Hi Lost0ne, I've had psoriasis since I was 7 now I'm 47, you're right most of the time natural is best, but can I just add everyone has a trigger for it, sugar, alcohol, hormones etc. I did cut out sugar and alcohol but it did'nt do much, now I know its my hormones as It gets worse and regresses on a regular basis and when I was pregnant it disappeared altogether only to return with a vengeance after having my son.  One thing I am yet to try and I've heard great things about is Goats milk kefir a totally natural product, but don't use coal tar products long term as your're skin can get photo allergic, I used coal tar shampoo for years as a child and now my scalp can burn really easily in sunshine, just something to bear in mind.

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