Psoriasis

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Please be aware that the reason SKIN CAP was so effective is that it

contained a STRONG steroid - while the ingredients list did not declare it!

That's why it got pulled....

rheumatic Psoriasis

>From: Snooks <snooks@...>

>

>Dear Group,

>

>About two years ago SKIN-CAP was introduced to the group and several

>people with psoriasis found it very effective, but then the U.S.

>government pulled it off the market.

>

>In Dr. n Whitaker's February issue of Health & Healing, there is an

>article on another product called Dermazinc-Plus. He says,

> " Dermazinc-Plus has a success rate of over 90% in the treatment of

>psoriasis. Dermazinc-Plus is a " spray containing zinc pyrithione, a

>compound that helps to halt proliferation of epithelial cells, and

>clobetasol propionate, a corticosteroid approved by the FDA for the

>treatment of psoriasis. "

>

>A non-prescription formula of Dermazinc-Plus (without the steroid) is

>available, but Dr. Whitaker reports he has no experience with it. Both

>products are distributed by Sanavita Enterprises 1-888-700-VITA.

>Outside of the US, call 213-380-0717.

>

>Ethel

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My psoriasis is on my fingers and in the nail area of my fingers

and toes. When it gets bad it cracks and bleeds. It is on my

elbows, knees, tail bone, ankles, toes and sometimes covers my

legs in the little blister like things that itch. I have had

infections occur on my legs because I scratch them. I have had

it on my shoulders and sometimes in little patches on my back.

When I was in school I never wore clothing that exposed my arms,

shoulders, legs or feet. I was very embarrassed by the ugly skin

I had. And I have had problems with acne since I was 12 and I am

now 36. I used Lidex E cream. It did not clear the psoriasis

but it did help the itch enough so that I could stop scratching

and let the antibiotics heal the infection.

I know for me the warmer weather seems to help slow the psoriasis

some.

Has anyone ever been told that their psoriasis was eczema rather

than psoriasis? That is what I was told for years. It took a

biopsy of my ankles to show it was psoriasis.

LeeAnn

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LeeAnn

I too was told that mine was excema because it's only

behind my ears and on my forehead by my hair

line..i've had two small spots on my chest, but mtx.

cleared those up and is clearing up the rest as

well..just wish it would work on the joints now..

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The severity of my psoriasis has varied dramatically over the years. It

started when I was in my mid 20's, and affected my elbows, knees, scalp and

limited spots on my face, either on my jawline or at my hairline on my

forehead. I tried everything the doc could throw at it, but nothing helped

consistently. I figured it was just something I was going to have to learn

to live with, and just carried on.

Then I got pregnant, and it disappeared completely! I couldn't believe it at

the time. It stayed away until my son was about 2 or so, then started

creeping back. But it has never gone back to its original severity. Before

I started MTX, my scalp was pretty manageable, and I had a tiny spot on my

elbow. Now the MTX has chased it away, except for that ornery little spot on

my elbow. But I'll take it!

Patty

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Hi Pat,

I live in Pittsburgh and the start of this cold

weather is really affecting me--i was just diagnosed

in august--the cold makes all of my joints hurt twice

as bad in the morning...so i bought a cute little

hat--and on my head it goes--my daughters give me the

" oh mom " look, but better warm than utmost " cool

mom " --right?

[Guest guest]

>>>LeeAnn

I too was told that mine was excema because it's only

behind my ears and on my forehead by my hair

line..i've had two small spots on my chest, but mtx.

cleared those up and is clearing up the rest as

well..just wish it would work on the joints now..

<<<

The MTX really helped mine too. I have been off of the MTX for

over a month now because of complications but my psoriasis is

still looking better that it has in some time.

Lee Ann

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I can't remember who posted about using Nivea cream on their patches but

THANK YOU!... I stopped using Tazorac cream and have been using only the

Nivea cream for 6 weeks and I have about 80% improvement in the P. My 2

largest areas are on my thigh and each were about the size of a

baseball. Smaller patches disappeared in a few days. I have been taking

MTX for about 9 mo.now and have taken it in the past and never had

improvement until the nivea. It is the cream, in a dark blue

jar....under $5.00 at Walmart. Maybe it is a fluke, but I am going to

use it as long as it is working.....It has magnesium in it, so I wonder

if that is what works?

[Guest guest]

Yes,yeast is the cause.

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In a message dated 2/24/2003 4:47:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,

john.sach@... writes:

> I would like some advice please on what people are taking

> that is

> having the most effect on just the P.

My doctor made up a combination of coal tar, salysilic acid and temovate cream

and it is working better then anything else in 17 years. He also injects the

patches with cortisone sub Q. This take the patches completely away but it

comes back again in a month or two.

Janet

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> I would like some advice please on what people are taking

> that is

> having the most effect on just the P.

My doctor made up a combination of coal tar, salysilic acid and temovate

cream and it is working better then anything else in 17 years. He also

injects the patches with cortisone sub Q. This take the patches

completely away but it comes back again in a month or two.

Janet

Janet

Is the cream messy and how bad are the patches.

Thanks

[Guest guest]

,

Maybe you have stated this before... how did you get into remission?

In a message dated 2/24/2003 4:47:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,

john.sach@... writes:

> I have mild p, but it still causes me a number of problems. Most of

> it can be hidden as it is on the elbows, Knees and leg. I also have

> it in places like the ear. I do have PA, but have been in

> remission

> for the past five years.

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In a message dated 2/26/03 2:59:11 AM Central Standard Time,

john.sach@... writes:

> I do have PA, but have been in remission for the past five years. ~~~ I

> believe the remission started as a direct result of changing our bed to a

> water bed.

That is quite curious to me. I am wondering if it is reduction of pressure

points, most likely, or the constant temperature of the water bed, maybe a

combination. What temperature is your bed set at? Orin

[Ed. Note: My " flotation water bed " is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept

on. It only has about six inches of water in it, and therefore is light weight

enough that it can be supported on a frame up high enough so that it's easy to

get onto and off of it. The thermostat in mine isn't calibrated in degrees, but

I keep it set high enough so that it feels slightly warm when I lie on it. Ron]

[Guest guest]

I believe the remission started as a direct result of changing our bed

to a water bed.

Re: [ ] psoriasis

,

Maybe you have stated this before... how did you get into remission?

In a message dated 2/24/2003 4:47:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,

john.sach@... writes:

> I have mild p, but it still causes me a number of problems. Most of

> it can be hidden as it is on the elbows, Knees and leg. I also have

> it in places like the ear. I do have PA, but have been in

> remission

> for the past five years.

[Guest guest]

Orin

The control is set at 30, but it just feels warm all year round. In the

winter it's like getting into a heated blanket and in the summer you

don't get a hot and sticky bed.

Re: [ ] psoriasis

In a message dated 2/26/03 2:59:11 AM Central Standard Time,

john.sach@... writes:

> I do have PA, but have been in remission for the past five years. ~~~

I

> believe the remission started as a direct result of changing our bed

to a

> water bed.

That is quite curious to me. I am wondering if it is reduction of

pressure

points, most likely, or the constant temperature of the water bed, maybe

a

combination. What temperature is your bed set at? Orin

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/25/2003 2:09:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,

john.sach@... writes:

>

> Is the cream messy and how bad are the patches.

No JOhn,

The cream is not messy at all. It comes on white and soaks into the skin. My

patches were large and took over a large part of my arms but I went for the

injections every few weeks and put the cream on every night as well. My P is

much better now but I also am on unemployment after being with the same job for

almost 16 years. I worked for a doctor and his wife was a nut and stressed me

out. I had knee surgery 5 months ago and she did not want me to return since I

am in so much pain still, We worked out a deal that I could get unemployment

and I am thrilled about it. My skin is much better then it has been in a long

time. It just shows what stress can do.

Janet

[Guest guest]

Two of my friends had psoriasis very badly for years. Recently one started

taking very high quality 99.9% pure aloe vera juice for stiff joints. The

joints became supple within 3 weeks and added bonus her psoriasis

disappeared. She takes it morning and night. I will ask her the brand. I

know she tried cheap supermarket brand and got no results. It had additives.

Other friend thought it was worth trying.

Had similar success, then had to go to hospital for other tests and was in

for 3 weeks with no Aloe Vera and psoriasis came right back. Home again,

back on juice and all now cleared up.

Maybe worth a try.

Brand they use is from USA called " Forever Living Aloe Vera Gel " . Active

ingredient: stabilized aloe vera gel 99.60%.

HTH

Fran

Melbourne

Australia

[Guest guest]

Things that promote normal healthy skin in this situation are:

forskolin, milk thistle extract, digestive enzymes with meals, vitamin

E, vitamin A, zinc, limitation of animal fat and dairy product

consumption, vitamin D, aloe vera skin creams, let sunlight or UV light

fall on the affected areas, warm them with heating pads.

Andy . . . .. . . . . . .

> Has anyone successfully treated psoriasis in yourself or your kids? My

> sister has patches of psoriasis all over her body and even on her head.

> Her hair is coming out in clumps! Any ideas? Is it fungal at all?

Psoriasis is not fungal. It is a problem with skin cells dividing

about 1,000 times faster than they are supposed to. .. . .

>

> Thanks-

>

[Guest guest]

,

I suggested the gfcf.com diet to someone who had a daughterf

that had it real bad.They called me and thanked me and said she

had almost a 100% cure.

Bonnie, Lukes mom <shannonj@...> wrote:

Has anyone successfully treated psoriasis in yourself or your kids? My

sister has patches of psoriasis all over her body and even on her head.

Her hair is coming out in clumps! Any ideas? Is it fungal at all?

Thanks-

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In a message dated 1/24/2004 3:01:12 PM Pacific Standard Time,

shannonj@... writes:

> Has anyone successfully treated psoriasis in yourself or your kids? My

> sister has patches of psoriasis all over her body and even on her head.

> Her hair is coming out in clumps! Any ideas? Is it fungal at all?

>

> Thanks-

>

,

I've had psoriasis for over 30 years and have tried a variety of things. The

best thing so far has been the prescription Dovonex (calcipotriene). It

comes in an ointment or a solution. The ointment works best and lasts a longer

time. The ointment is very greasy so for my scalp I use it in the evening and

wash my hair the next day then I use the solution during the day. My psoriasis

has disappeared (in remission) for the first time in years. Hope she finds

something that helps cuz psoriasis is so irritating.

Jan

[Guest guest]

Hello, The thyroid not functioning right may make your skin thick

and scaly - I call it agaigator skin -on my son it is on his calfs

and scalp and is much better now that we are using an over the

counter Thyroid supplement- to check the Thyroid function you need

to check the morning body temperture for several morning in a row

before moving in bed - a 97.6 or lower is a good sign that the

Thyriod may be under functioning- it might be worth looking in to.

My 2 cents Ann

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Go to IKnowTheCause.com. It mentions fungal causes.

R

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My husband has had psoriasis for about 25 years. He has recently been using

Dovonex, which someone mentioned earlier, and feels it works very well. It's

quite expensive, and since a large portion of his body has psoriasis, he can't

use the Dovonex as often and as much as he ideally would like to. He also

occasionally puts a light coating of Ultravate over the Dovonex when his skin is

really sore, and this helps a lot by the next day.

Something else he tried recently was following the method outlined by Dr.

Pagano in his book " Healing Psoriasis; the Natural Alternative " and the

accompanying book " Dr. 's Healing Psoriasis Cookbook. " This seemed to help,

but I think my husband missed a lot of foods he normally likes to eat, which are

restricted or eliminated on this diet (yogurt, coffee, tomato sauce, etc.).

My husband, over the years, has experimented with light box treatments and

PUVA (treatments in a light box after taking a drug which makes the skin

sensitive to light). However, he has recently had some small skin cancers pop

up,

thankfully all benign, but is now restricting light on his skin instead of

encouraging it, although there is no question that ultraviolet light, whether

from a

light box or from sunlight, greatly help his condition.

My husband also has joined the National Psoriasis Foundation, and gets

magazines sent to him regularly, many of which have included helpful hints.

Someone mentioned that problems with the liver are involved in psoriasis, and

we feel that's very likely. For what it's worth, my son also has liver

problems.

Hope some of this helps,

Debbie

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I find coal tar solution rotated every other day with steroid cream

to help. The best my psoriasis looks is when we go to the beach each

summer, which isn't very helpful with me living in TN, lol. I have

spoken casually with 2 different naturopaths at health food stores

who both told me it's a sign of liver issues. I do have impaired

liver function but they didn't know it. If I had a few hundred $$$

I'd see one and get a workup. I bet they'd go further than an MD

would toward healing it.

Debi

> In a message dated 1/24/2004 3:01:12 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> shannonj@s... writes:

>

> > Has anyone successfully treated psoriasis in yourself or your

kids? My

> > sister has patches of psoriasis all over her body and even on

her head.

> > Her hair is coming out in clumps! Any ideas? Is it fungal at

all?

> >

> > Thanks-

> >

>

> ,

> I've had psoriasis for over 30 years and have tried a variety of

things. The

> best thing so far has been the prescription Dovonex

(calcipotriene). It

> comes in an ointment or a solution. The ointment works best and

lasts a longer

> time. The ointment is very greasy so for my scalp I use it in the

evening and

> wash my hair the next day then I use the solution during the day.

My psoriasis

> has disappeared (in remission) for the first time in years. Hope

she finds

> something that helps cuz psoriasis is so irritating.

>

> Jan

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

A warning, my psoriasis got worse while using fungal treatments.

Debi

> Go to IKnowTheCause.com. It mentions fungal causes.

> R

[Guest guest]

Hi Debi

Do a search on 'Phosphatidylcholine' ref liver issues. I read some amzing

stuff of liver regeneration and I feel much better taking it. The stuff I found

that is cheap enough to try however does not taste nice out of the cap and I

had planned to give some to Sam for support during chelation (we use DMSA). I

got Mega PC-35 triple strength from iherb.com for about $8 for 120. I feel

better in my brain but figured after I gave up lcohol it would be nice to give

my

liver a clean out. I read of a study where peeps with severe liver disease and

liver enzymes through the roof has healing and enzymes down - 12 caps per day

over 3 months. I haven;t taken that many lol but I try to remember to take 4

per day - they are very big caps.

MAndi in UK

> I find coal tar solution rotated every other day with steroid cream

> to help. The best my psoriasis looks is when we go to the beach each

> summer, which isn't very helpful with me living in TN, lol. I have

> spoken casually with 2 different naturopaths at health food stores

> who both told me it's a sign of liver issues. I do have impaired

> liver function but they didn't know it. If I had a few hundred $$$

> I'd see one and get a workup. I bet they'd go further than an MD

> would toward healing it.

>

> Debi

>