psorasis

[majove]

i have large patches of psorasis on both my lower legs,anyone know of any ways i can get rid/lessen them

[myron21]

I have that as well.  I used petroleum jelly and it got rid of it very quickly, however it did come back on one of my legs and I have had it for over a year now and I just try and leave well enough alone.  Anyway petroleum jelly should do the trick.

[hugnie21]

There's a similar question in the parenting section, i use an oil blend with sandalwood essential oil

[lesliehosier]

Try  baby oil  you will find it washes out of your  clothes I have  used  it for year s it wont get rid of it but the (scales) come off.

[Quizmonster]

Despite having been prescribed just about every known steroid cream, as well as ultra-violet light treatment, the only thing that ever really helped my psoriasis was something recommended by another AnswerBanker right here a few years ago. It's Alphosyl, which you can buy over the counter in pharmacies. Now, my skin problem affected only some of my fingertips, hence more of an annoyance than a major affliction such as you seem to have. Nevertheless, I think it might be worth your while to risk the small cost in order to find out. Good luck...whatever.

[chrisandbex]

rub ointments such as baby oil and vasaleine , but personally just go to the chemist and see what they say!

[Solarjunkie]

My father successfully intersperses his usual creams with one that was recommended years ago - his own urine, mixed with glycerine to make it stick a bit.

Homeopathic calendula cream can be amazing on all types of skin problem, relieving itching & improving many complaints.

Personally, I would never put baby oil on myself or any baby - I treated, maybe even cured, my son's condition with olive oil.

[happytohelp]

i worki na health shop we recommend that you firslty cut out the like of ham and bacon and orange juices and like slarjunkie said calendula is very effective also infant starflower cream is a main seller for this skin problem and a thicker protective layer for night is  something called pokeroot- definately worht a try.  to furhter help sasparilla is a blood purifyer used for  acne psoriasis and other skin ailments this can be taken in tea tablets or tincutres- all worth a try- good luck

[Tiga]

My boyfriend got rid of his quite effectively by using cold tar soap - though it doesn't smell very nice...

[ann_h]

A chap I know got rid of his by cutting out potatoes, tomatoes and peppers from his diet - they're all part of the nightshade family!

[Darjeeling]

If none of the other remedies listed here helps, speak to a kinesiologist if you have one in your area.  The Kinesiology Federation can provide you a list of local therapists or you could ask in a health spa or somewhere similar.  A kinesiologist will find out what caused the psorasis in the first place and will treat it accordingly.  They will also be able to test you for possible food intolerances.

[scairns]

I had large patches on my the front of my lower legs and I found a condition called Mochaccis Grandula (dont know if this is the proper spelling) - anyhow I treated this with anti - bacteria soap (Cital) and then applied coconut oil.  Results - I am stilled scared but I have no rash or itchiness any longer.

[jackooneleg]

try rubbing head n shoulders shampoo on your legs first thing in morning and at lunchtime YOU WILL SEE A DIFFERENCE?