[shadowstein]

i just wanna pick off the flakes with tweezers.

[sherrimccharles]

I have known a few people with this. All men. They told me it wasnt that painful unless they tried to scratch at it a whole lot.

[DiamondSmiles]

My brother had the red form. I think it was more itchy from being dry than painful. Don't know about the other people whose skin reminds me of mold. It must hurt if it's that dry that your skin color can no longer be seen.

My brother found it embarrasing because when people see skin rashes, they think they are contagious. I do not believe this is. If I'm wrong, I'm sure someone will correct me.

[bandito]

Originally Posted by diamondsmiles ↗

My brother had the red form. I think it was more itchy from being dry than painful. Don't know about the other people whose skin reminds me of mold. It must hurt if it's that dry that your skin color can no longer be seen.

My brother found it embarrasing because when people see skin rashes, they think they are contagious. I do not believe this is. If I'm wrong, I'm sure someone will correct me.

You're absolutely right...it can't be passed to other people. Scientists think it's a result of the combination of genes and environmental factors that cause it to appear.

[lynetty]

My oldest son has this. The last picture brought back horrible memories of him itching and scratching until his knees would bleed. I know they have new and better medication now, but back 20 years ago it was a tough diease for a young child and mom to deal with.

[DiamondSmiles]

My brother was an alcoholic and it's surprising to me how many illnesses alcohol can cause. I was surprised to learn this is one of them.

[DiamondSmiles]

This, oddly enough, popped up on my internet provider's site. It lists many things that can be related to psoriasis. It's long so here is a link, if interested. There is a video about what psoriasis is.
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/...-arthritis-too

[lynetty]

Originally Posted by diamondsmiles ↗

This, oddly enough, popped up on my internet provider's site. It lists many things that can be related to psoriasis. It's long so here is a link, if interested. There is a video about what psoriasis is.
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/...-arthritis-too

Thank you very much. Obvious my son still has to deal with this daily. Any info is a help.
BTW, One doc told us to move to Arizona or Mexico, so the sun could help dry it up so to speak. Would have done it if I could have moved and had had a job. I guess after 20+ we have all learned how to cope with it.

[sarahowen662]

I have been a sufferer of this since i was 13..... since then i have never worn a skirt, dress or shorts.
Mine started after diving into a swimming pool with a high chlorine level (it was being shock treated at the time) I was burnt from head to toe and it ended my swimming career.
A week or so after i started to notice on my knees and lower legs some red, itchy patches, which soon evolved into the plaques.
I have had puva, uvb, steroids etc etc but have now resigned to the fact i will never be able to wear anything that will show any affected areas. It is also now (after 21yrs) starting on my face and scalp.
Have post pics although currently it is not at its worst.!
Pic 1 - Right Hand
Pic 2 & 3- Right Leg
Pic 4 & 5 - Left Leg
Pic 6 - Left Arm
Pic 7 - Right Hand
Pic 8 & 9 - Right Arm

Would like to add that any injury i receive where skin is broken (scratch, cut graze etc) will result in another patch starting
It is also made worse in periods of stress - very painful and the more you scratch/itch the more i get stressed about it and the more it flares up....nasty vicious cycle....

[lynetty]

Originally Posted by sarahowen662 ↗

I have been a sufferer of this since i was 13..... since then i have never worn a skirt, dress or shorts.
Mine started after diving into a swimming pool with a high chlorine level (it was being shock treated at the time) I was burnt from head to toe and it ended my swimming career.
A week or so after i started to notice on my knees and lower legs some red, itchy patches, which soon evolved into the plaques.
I have had puva, uvb, steroids etc etc but have now resigned to the fact i will never be able to wear anything that will show any affected areas. It is also now (after 21yrs) starting on my face and scalp.
Have post pics although currently it is not at its worst.!
Pic 1 - Right Hand
Pic 2 & 3- Right Leg
Pic 4 & 5 - Left Leg
Pic 6 - Left Arm
Pic 7 - Right Hand
Pic 8 & 9 - Right Arm

Would like to add that any injury i receive where skin is broken (scratch, cut graze etc) will result in another patch starting
It is also made worse in periods of stress - very painful and the more you scratch/itch the more i get stressed about it and the more it flares up....nasty vicious cycle....

One doctor told us to move ArIzona, warm dry climate and lots of sun to dry up the infected areas. Nobody wanted to play with my son either. He will not wear shorts because he finds it embarrassing to.