Got psoriasis when I was about 20, but didn't get to a doctor right away , but was diagnosed about a year later. Am 68 years now and have just kept it under control. Get a spot or two on my scalp, but have it nearly all the time on my elbows and one knee. Best product that has worked for me is OXIPOR. It works quite well, but takes a week or two to actually get rid of the spots. OXIPOR stops the itching and reduces the scale after a few days of application about twice a day. Always gets worse during late winter (Feb-April) as living on the West Coast of Canada we don't get a lot on sunshine in winter. Summertime there seems to be less outbreak. Be careful with OXIPOR. It will permanently stain clothing and some countertops and enamel sinks. Wipe it off immediately with a Kleenex or toilet paper. Keep away from eyes.

I developed psoriasis shortly after the birth of my child. I have used topical medicines with occlusion to try to clear it when it's at its worst. As I started menopause, my symptoms became worse and I changed topical meds, which helped, but not much. I did not want to take HRT because I wanted to deal with menopause naturally. I tried everything available and did not get any relief. I suffered for seven years and was at the end of my rope. I went on hormone therapy and within a month my psoriasis has all but cleared up. I wonder if hormones had a part in the remission. I have looked for information on that question and have not found anything. I'm enjoying being able to wear shorts and short-sleeved shirts, even in winter.

I can't afford expensive medicine, so I tried herbal cures. Boil guava leaves in water until it looks like a tea. Then take a bath using the water. Try to use it while it is still warm. You may look green after taking a bath, but it's the leaves curing the skin. Also try papaya soap, but nothing scented.

I had psoriasis for 6 months after I was told that I have Parkinson's, a nervous reaction. I am A positive in blood group and I found my blood group diet, stuck to it and the psoriasis left in around 5 months, that way 2 years ago, clean since.

I've had plaque psoriasis since I was a small child. I had it in my knees, elbows, and then later on my scalp and in my ear canals. The knee, elbow, and ear psoriasis cleared up in my late teens but the scalp psoriasis only got worse. I still have it now, and my knee psoriasis is back, but well controlled with steroid cream. I've also developed a small patch in my pelvic area. It is very unpleasant and nothing seems to work on it. It often affects my sex life. I did take injections of Triamcinolone Acetonide in my scalp. It cleared for well over a year. When it reappeared, it came back with a vengeance. I went back for more injections but sadly, they no longer worked. My grandfather had it all over his body. He was ashamed of it and so would wear long sleeves year-round. Covering it up (occlusion) is often really bad for it and can make it worse. He was a farmer and always out in the sun. It could have really helped him. My dad didn't have it until later in life (in his 60s). My older brother (now in his 40s) has it in the palms of his hands. Eucerin cream at night helps him a lot. My cousin has it on her scalp. It definitely "chose" our family. While I am frustrated with my psoriasis, I am grateful I only have it over a small percentage of my body. My heart goes out to those with large/painful plaques.

I had psoriasis in my early 30's; but was only diagnosed when I was 37. It started with rashes on my scalp (it causes flakes which I thought was dandruff), elbows, buttocks. After visits with doctors, I was advised to take several medications: tar shampoo fixed the scalp problem; moisturizers fixed the elbows; I also was prescribed "Methotrexate" to lower my immune system. All these medicines cost a lot of $$$! Skin started to improve after 2 months, but then after a year, they're back. I'll have to consult with my doctor again.