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over a year ago
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Have been suffering from this for the past 14 years comes and goes but never goes completely and this last few have had a serious breakout. Have had it mainly on my arms not a pretty sight and very self concious. Now I have started getting it in my hair. Doctor has done nothing apart from steroid creams. Has anyone got any tips or even better a cure. I am using sunbeds at the moment as have heard these help. But as I am fair I tend to burn even using a high factor sun lotion. |
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You have a skin condition and you're using a sunbed?
Out of the frying pan and into the fire?.. it's not rocket science is it.. be extra vigilant with your skin and how it reacts to your environment.. ie.. don't burn it.  |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
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"Have been suffering from this for the past 14 years comes and goes but never goes completely and this last few have had a serious breakout. Have had it mainly on my arms not a pretty sight and very self concious. Now I have started getting it in my hair. Doctor has done nothing apart from steroid creams. Has anyone got any tips or even better a cure. I am using sunbeds at the moment as have heard these help. But as I am fair I tend to burn even using a high factor sun lotion."
Dermatologists recommend moderate exposure to sun/ sunbeds for psoriasis and it does help. Tar based ointments also do and there is some evidence that Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids do help with skin conditions.
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You could try experimenting cutting out different food groups from your diet. Dairy is often the biggest offender so worth trying to cut that out first. You should see results within 2 weeks if that's the problem. Good luck |
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Check u got got a serious infection (and i dont mean a STI!) I'm a carrier and mine broke out after a really bad throat infection, cant spell it but starts like "strep"!!! I was completely covered. Went for Cold Tar treatment. Every day for 2 hours, for 4 months. Doc refered me. And it went completely.
Since the beginning of the year though its come back. I have a stitch left over from my last c-section 6 years ago, that likes to break down the skin every month, which is an infection and also have an infected gall bladder which is due out soon. So these bring back the rash!
It's all going back now, not so dry or red, but it does look like I'm a leopard when naked!!!! (cue dark room under covers for any new meets!! lol)
Try not the use the steroid creams for too long as it damages the good skin. A good moisturiser works wonders, ask yr doc. Sun beds will make u burn but doc can refer u for light treatment. T-gel is good for yr hair, or again ask the doc.
Any more advice or hints or just to chat, message me. I know exactly how u feel x x x |
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was gonna suggest coal tar soap. Ask for an oil based cream (an emolient like Double Base or Diprobase) You should be able to get a referral to get ultra violet skin treatment. Works well for acne and skin conditions. But not sunbeds, they work differently. |
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I got some t-gel stinks though not had it this bad in ages and was having light treatment at hospital few years ago did help but never cleared up completely and it is the same as sunbeds. So having a six week treatment and seeing how it goes. Have had allergy tests and nothing came out mine is due to stress and hormones. Just wondered if anyone had alternative ideas. Will try the added vitamins and omega. |
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"Check u got got a serious infection (and i dont mean a STI!) I'm a carrier and mine broke out after a really bad throat infection, cant spell it but starts like "strep"!!! I was completely covered. Went for Cold Tar treatment. Every day for 2 hours, for 4 months. Doc refered me. And it went completely.
Since the beginning of the year though its come back. I have a stitch left over from my last c-section 6 years ago, that likes to break down the skin every month, which is an infection and also have an infected gall bladder which is due out soon. So these bring back the rash!
It's all going back now, not so dry or red, but it does look like I'm a leopard when naked!!!! (cue dark room under covers for any new meets!! lol)
Try not the use the steroid creams for too long as it damages the good skin. A good moisturiser works wonders, ask yr doc. Sun beds will make u burn but doc can refer u for light treatment. T-gel is good for yr hair, or again ask the doc.
Any more advice or hints or just to chat, message me. I know exactly how u feel x x x "
Soz 
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I had little patches after my first child was born nothing to serious went away completely the only time when I was pregnant with my second. And after toots was born came back with a vengence. And have tried several different treatments all recommended and nothing has completely worked so was looking for alternative or herbal remedies. |
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UV treatment in hospital is very carefully controlled and using a sunbed outside the hospital setting makes it difficult to ensure that you are receiving the correct dose. Pure UVA sunbeds are also ineffective for the treatment of psoriasis.
This is a quote from the psoriasis association. Hope this helps. They have a website which is very informative. |
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Look for a Soap called Aleppo, it derives from Syria and is 80% pure Olive Oil and 15-20% Laurel Oil.
You can bathe, wash your hair, and men can shave with it.
It is also known as Savon d'Alep.
You can buy it in some specialist soap shops and online.
Also look for natural Argan Oil, again this comes from Syria/Morocco. You can rub this oil into your scalp before washing with Aleppo Soap.
Aleppo Soap costs about £5-£6 for a 200g bar, liquid Aleppo Soap harder to find) costs about £12 for 250ml.
Argan Oil is around £10 for 100ml. |
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"Look for a Soap called Aleppo, it derives from Syria and is 80% pure Olive Oil and 15-20% Laurel Oil.
You can bathe, wash your hair, and men can shave with it.
It is also known as Savon d'Alep.
You can buy it in some specialist soap shops and online.
Also look for natural Argan Oil, again this comes from Syria/Morocco. You can rub this oil into your scalp before washing with Aleppo Soap.
Aleppo Soap costs about £5-£6 for a 200g bar, liquid Aleppo Soap harder to find) costs about £12 for 250ml.
Argan Oil is around £10 for 100ml."
Thanks Jane will have a look sun does help clear it up a little and had a course on sunbeds last year worked wonders not completely though. |
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you could try moringa oil from the seeds of the moringa tree, its a base oil from africa you can get it on ebay its full of omega 3 s and has the highest oleic content of any oil works for many.but recommend you get cold pressed if possible
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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I have suffered from it for a long long time....
the stuff that i have found does help a lot is aloe vera
either get yourself a plant and grow some, and you can pick it off as an when...
holland and barrett also do pure aloe vera gel... it can be a bit pricey.. but they are always doing 2 for 1's or buy 1 and get the 2nd half price..... |
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"Look for a Soap called Aleppo, it derives from Syria and is 80% pure Olive Oil and 15-20% Laurel Oil.
You can bathe, wash your hair, and men can shave with it.
It is also known as Savon d'Alep.
You can buy it in some specialist soap shops and online.
Also look for natural Argan Oil, again this comes from Syria/Morocco. You can rub this oil into your scalp before washing with Aleppo Soap.
Aleppo Soap costs about £5-£6 for a 200g bar, liquid Aleppo Soap harder to find) costs about £12 for 250ml.
Argan Oil is around £10 for 100ml.
Thanks Jane will have a look sun does help clear it up a little and had a course on sunbeds last year worked wonders not completely though."
Look for an online company called 'Queen of Aleppo'
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"You have a skin condition and you're using a sunbed?
Out of the frying pan and into the fire?.. it's not rocket science is it.. be extra vigilant with your skin and how it reacts to your environment.. ie.. don't burn it. "
Actually uv is very good for some skin conditions.
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my sister gets it in her hair etc and the only thing she has found that works is a cream called decloban from Spain, everytime someone goes over there she asks them to get her some lol
UV treatment is good but you need to make sure you are using it correctly, at te correct level etc so prob would be best to speak to the do about getting treatment through them rather than sun shacks r us lol |
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over a year ago
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"My sister suffers badly and swears by dipping affected parts in sea water..."
Yes have read that the dead sea has special healing properties will have to try that one day. I have very little dairy and have had allergy tests all came back negative. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"I got some t-gel stinks though not had it this bad in ages and was having light treatment at hospital few years ago did help but never cleared up completely and it is the same as sunbeds. So having a six week treatment and seeing how it goes. Have had allergy tests and nothing came out mine is due to stress and hormones. Just wondered if anyone had alternative ideas. Will try the added vitamins and omega."
I hated T gel.. like you said it doesn't smell very nice and because it was very abrasive i found it was almost burning my scalp.. so came off it...
like i said... aloe vera if fantastic.. you can get it as a pure juice and mix it in with water when washing.. i found the gel worked better for me and you could basically rub it in like a lotion.... |
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"My sister suffers badly and swears by dipping affected parts in sea water..."
Dead Sea Salts are also good for Psoriasis and Eczema, you need to ensure that you use unscented salts though.
Soak in a bath of warm water with 500g to 1 Kilo of Dead Sea Salts, or Himalayan Pink Salts for a minimum of 30 minutes once a week.
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"I got some t-gel stinks though not had it this bad in ages and was having light treatment at hospital few years ago did help but never cleared up completely and it is the same as sunbeds. So having a six week treatment and seeing how it goes. Have had allergy tests and nothing came out mine is due to stress and hormones. Just wondered if anyone had alternative ideas. Will try the added vitamins and omega.
I hated T gel.. like you said it doesn't smell very nice and because it was very abrasive i found it was almost burning my scalp.. so came off it...
like i said... aloe vera if fantastic.. you can get it as a pure juice and mix it in with water when washing.. i found the gel worked better for me and you could basically rub it in like a lotion.... "
forever living products do really good aloe products, look on their website |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Dream Cream from Lush helped my friend who suffers from psoriasis and eczema, you can also get dream wash too. Google Lush's site and see what others say about it. They call it a miracle in a pot. |
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By *habsMan
over a year ago
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"i did use dream cream but like others i have tried works for a little while but it always comes back"
Hi hun, a friend from years ago found the combination of sunlight (summer time) + E45 cream and less stress worked wonders, she's practically clear today. Don't know if it help but worth keeping in the back of your mind? |
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Had it for years & found coal tar cream of limited use, after many years of not bothering with anything other than using a pumice stone I now use Diprobase cream & Betamethasone Valerate cream which do keep it under control  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You have a skin condition and you're using a sunbed?
Out of the frying pan and into the fire?.. it's not rocket science is it.. be extra vigilant with your skin and how it reacts to your environment.. ie.. don't burn it. "
The UV radiation has been known to assist with certain skin conditions - this being one of them ... |
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"You have a skin condition and you're using a sunbed?
Out of the frying pan and into the fire?.. it's not rocket science is it.. be extra vigilant with your skin and how it reacts to your environment.. ie.. don't burn it. "
i hav a few freinds who suffer with this and they go to the RVI in newcastle for ULTRAVILOET LIGHT TREATMENT, in fact sunbeds do help to an extent due to the ultraviolet light |
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"I got some t-gel stinks though
I hated T gel.. like you said it doesn't smell very nice and because it was very abrasive i found it was almost burning my scalp.. so came off it...
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i get eczema in my hair and find that t gel helps that but burns the skin on my ears!  but i find that if i mix it half and half with a good quality dandruff shampoo then its fine and clears things up. 
also the little fish that people use for pedicures have been used for years in their native turkey to treat psoriasis and other skin conditions. they eat only dead skin and remove all the flaky, thickened skin. they have something in their saliva which has particularly good healing properties. i seem to recall there is/was a treatment centre in wales where you could immerse your full body in the tank with the fish... |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"You have a skin condition and you're using a sunbed?
Out of the frying pan and into the fire?.. it's not rocket science is it.. be extra vigilant with your skin and how it reacts to your environment.. ie.. don't burn it. "
Warm sun against your skin is meant to be good for skin conditions....I don't think she was planning on burning it. |
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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago
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"Have been suffering from this for the past 14 years comes and goes but never goes completely and this last few have had a serious breakout. Have had it mainly on my arms not a pretty sight and very self concious. Now I have started getting it in my hair. Doctor has done nothing apart from steroid creams. Has anyone got any tips or even better a cure. I am using sunbeds at the moment as have heard these help. But as I am fair I tend to burn even using a high factor sun lotion."
You are right to use sun beds Shaz, part of the treatment as an inpatient for severe cases is UVA cabinets, 10 mins every other day, insist that your Doc refers you to a specialist, if its getting too bad, steroid creams only help in part. Hope you feel better soon xxx
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I did have light treatment before. Had to go to the hospital every other day for 10 mins sessions and it is more localised bit like lazers using uva. Not got the time plus travel costs so have started had my first sunbed yesterday just mins a go plus have got some aloe vera gel from chemist can see an improvement already will try that half and half for my hair. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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As far as natural cures go, olive oil and aloha vera grown on your windowsill cut and used fresh are both excellent cures and healers and will do you no harm.
The rest is for the docs. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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cool.... also shaz... see if you can get an aloe very plant... they are almost impossible to kill...and that way all you have stuff you need...
mind you i still get the gel from time to time...as i said holland and barretts were brilliant with me.... |
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"I think a lot of it is down to stress. So giving up cigs not an option at the mo. And only been out twice this year so far in need of some down time."
Don't limit yourself when thinking "going out". A day in the country picniking alone, with friends, family or the kids can be of great benefit. A long walk across the fields, say an hour, can re-source you. Try and fit more of these in. |
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"Have been suffering from this for the past 14 years comes and goes but never goes completely and this last few have had a serious breakout. Have had it mainly on my arms not a pretty sight and very self concious. Now I have started getting it in my hair. "
Can I just say that I admire you for posting such an honest forum.
In the 'fickle' world of physically motivated attraction, I think it's a very brave move.
The fact that you have received some sound advice is also heartwarming.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Aloe Vera worked a treat for my friends hubby, he suffered for years trying everything they suggested and then some without any joy but then a friend suggested Aloe Vera and he gave it a go he used the gel and also a drink, he used it daily and within a week he really saw an improvement and within a month we could all see a huge improvement
It never went away fully but it made his life a lot happier that's for sure |
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By (user no longer on site)
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A loooong time ago a colleague who had chronic psoriasis told me the cause of his...
30 years on and Im suffering... Having given up smoking...
In passing, I recounted the old story and my Doc agreed...
Upshot: one possible cause of psoriasis can be walking around your home barefoot... I kid not... |
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There's a shampoo not a tar one its a lovely green one called aphrosil you can get it from the doctor on prescription or buy it from the chemists. It comes with a conditioner built in and you have to leave it in for ten mins rinse and repeat for another ten mins but doesn't smell the same as the tar ones and it. Works it stops the skin cells reproducing so quickly which is what the crustastion like top layer of the skin is, skin cells that are growing to quick that coupled with a steroids cream works wonders with sunlight should get it running scared. It's hard as things only work or seem to work for so long good luck though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Whats laughable though never had acne or spots perfect skin growing up although fair. It just appeared out of nowhere when I was 20."
is it no related to stress in some cases
my mate has psoriasis but it is kept at bay most of the time.
however when he is wound up or worrying about something, it shows ! |
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i apply layers and layer of moisturiser to my daughter as she has eczema on her feet and behind the knee but it never vanishes.. flares up in the warmer weather  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Have you tried lavender or Chamomile Roman oil?
You'll be able to put a couple of drops in a baby shampoo for your scalp as well as adding a couple of drops to unfragrant creams or base oil.
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Get a square of muslin,put a cup of porridge oats in it and tie it up. Hang it over the hot tap and let the water run through it as you run a bath. Bathe and rinse. Sounds a bit weird but my niece swears by it |
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"Hi hun, a friend from years ago found the combination of sunlight (summer time) + E45 cream and less stress worked wonders, she's practically clear today. Don't know if it help but worth keeping in the back of your mind?"
Sorry, but have you looked at the contents/ingredients in E45?
Look for Barefoot Botanicals SOS range in health stores, does what it says on the tin! |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
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"Get a square of muslin,put a cup of porridge oats in it and tie it up. Hang it over the hot tap and let the water run through it as you run a bath. Bathe and rinse. Sounds a bit weird but my niece swears by it"
Not weird at all... there is now a cream/ ointment and even shower lotion called Aveeno for dry skin conditions (and I believe Psoriasis) and it is made from colloidal oats! Available over the counter. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Have you tried taking Vitamin D supplements? It is supposed to help the immune system and for a condition I have (immune disorder) they think one factor could be faulty processing of vitamin D, so taking more of it may help. (Sunbathing does help for sure, so might be true!)
Anyhow, don't you wish you could take your body back to the manufacturer and complain about the defects!
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By *eren35Woman
over a year ago
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I've had it for years the only thing thats helped me is Methotrxate, its a cancer drug, but its good stuff. ask your GP for a referral to a dermatologist specialist and they are the only ones who can prescribe it. You have to have regular blood tests but its well worth it. |
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"I've had it for years the only thing thats helped me is Methotrxate, its a cancer drug, but its good stuff. ask your GP for a referral to a dermatologist specialist and they are the only ones who can prescribe it. You have to have regular blood tests but its well worth it. "
our daughter takes that for psoriatic arthritis. She suffers quite bad with the side effects
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have got sensitive skin its a right pain. I get dandruff but get greasy hair so dont need a shampoo for dry scalp, i use selsun which is good, have tried coal tar shampoos and everything else, but they made it worse, also tried coal tar on my poodle when she had eczema and made it worse on her too. I get patches of eczema on my face and ears doctor gave me some good ointment but he said i cant keep using it all the time because it thins the skin and i would get ulcers. He gave me some diprobase cream. Some herbal type creams and oils you can get on ebay are quite good, eucerin cream is the best though. |
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"I think a lot of it is down to stress. So giving up cigs not an option at the mo. And only been out twice this year so far in need of some down time."
Hi Shaz my ex wife had it bad too. having been told what it was and it was not catching did'nt bother me our sex life was not affected but she was so self concious she only would do it in the dark lol
at the time i would have done anything to help but i was posted to cyprus and the sun and sea water fixed it up
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"I think a lot of it is down to stress. So giving up cigs not an option at the mo. And only been out twice this year so far in need of some down time.
Hi Shaz my ex wife had it bad too. having been told what it was and it was not catching did'nt bother me our sex life was not affected but she was so self concious she only would do it in the dark lol
at the time i would have done anything to help but i was posted to cyprus and the sun and sea water fixed it up
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my ex wife suffered badly, also my brother in law is covered, totally, from the neck down.
both enjoyed relieved symptoms after a break in the sun abroad.
last time my brother in law went away, he went to cancun in mexico, by the end of 2 weeks in the sun and the sea, it was barely noticeable, could not believe how quickly it started to go.
think it was a mixture of sun & salt water, i know its not a permanant fix unless you move abroad, but maybe some sun could bring some relief. |
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By *eaboMan
over a year ago
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stinging nettle tea from holland and barrett. tastes disgusting and takes a couple of weeks but it does work if you drink it regularly. i did try a chinese herbal remedy which worked great but it really messed my stomach and bowels up so had to stop. but to be honest shaz most people see it and know it for what it is and take no notice. it is only us who worry about it. |
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By *ebzStarWoman
over a year ago
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A massage oil with proper oils of Camomile, Lavender and Tea Tree- they are supposed to help.
See a proper aromatherapist and she will tell you which base oil is best to mix these oils in, there are several different types of carrier oils. x |
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My dads had this for 24 years and is covered head to toe, he has biological injections to slow the skin growth which left him completely clear for 2 years. He was hospitalised for 6 weeks a few years ago because his internal organs were shutting down. And they used petroleum jellie twice a day for 5 weeks and it cleared up messy but good. Hope it helps |
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