Itchyness/Psoriasis/ Eczema

nanna8

I find if I eat a lot of tomatoes or a lot of tomato paste on pizzas etc. I itch half the night. It took me a while to make the connection!

Tomatoes make me itch badly too. Eczema erupts within no time. I had tests at the hospital (patches all over my back) and they came back to say my reactions were caused by chemicals and not food. But that is not true. Tomatoes affect me badly - as do copper coins and cleaning products.

My lovely husband had severe psorias, which varied over time. He was the telephony engineer for british gas, so not dealing with one or two telephones but 8000 lines etc, But there was a lot of stress because if they moved the office, he had to organise the removal over the weekend, and had both gpo and other people who were not part of his firm dealing with the job and he was overall charge. But what people forget is that there is a phone number to ring if you smell gas,So the number would change and he would have to take out adverts in the local papers and make sure deadlines were met., so if you ssaid at 6pm ring 1234, but after 6pm you must ring 5678. Without the correct information there could be a gas explosion. fortunately he was very well organised and thee was never a major incident, but always I would know how stressed he was as his psorioas would be so much worse and he would be scratching and itchy all weekend and often for the following week. So firstly , you might become aware of stressful times coming up, and try to do simple things like making favourite meals and not having something streesful in your private lives at that time. So dont go choosing a new carpet or whatever. Ie also used various ointments but he actually was helped by coal tar soap. for clothes I offer you a genuine reason to treat yourself. i have sensitive skin but not psorias so my answer is to have silk shirts and scarves. If you have to wear some rough material like a uniform then silk next to the skin is very soothing I find. You can help by things like playing music that he likes , so that it may not register but you are making his area calmer without actually speaking of it.

fancythat

This is me

www.gransnet.com/forums/health/1338029-I-have-spots

Literally about 5 GP visits more after I wrote the thread, [including more photos sent to a dermatologist], and a GP whom I like, and hadnt seen during this year, well last now, declares I definitely have psoriasis.
And joy of joys, I am getting an urgent referral to see a dermatologist[hospital waiting list in our area, 1 year].

Not sure if that helps you at all.

But main reason I am writing this is because I was told not to use E45 as it has lanolin[no idea what that is] in it.
The GP had said to use a moisturiser and what did I have had home. Only one I had was the E45, so she prescribed me something fragrance free, sls free, lanolin free and something else free.

I think the things she prescribed for me are just a holding pattern thing until an appointment comes through.

Feel free to DM me if you want to.
But since next to nothing has worked well for months, I may be of limited use.

I find wearing clothes that are synthetic are more comfortable than wearing cotton, linen etc.

Someone has probably already advised above, but lanolin comes from sheep’s wool and if wool makes you itchy then lanolin will probably do the same.
I can’t wear anything made from wool and and products containing lanolin have the same itchy effect.

#Esmay I use aloe vera gel as well.

I have stress eczema and psoriasis and have tried to stay away from steroid cream as I have had this for the last 30 years or so. As a moisturiser I use Palmers cocoa butter and have never had any problems with it. I find the aloe vera gel is very cooling and soothing and I use it a lot. However, it can be bought from Etsy quite cheaply. I usually buy the 1kg tub for £10 (just before Christmas) with free postage. There are also smaller sizes but postage is payable on them. The only word of caution would be if your skin is broken to use the steroid cream until it heals and then try and maintain with aloe vera gel as it can nip the skin if it's broken.

I love Aveeno cream - used for grandchildren’s eczema and everyone else now - I think it’s the best . Sometimes reduced in Boots - then I get it .

Fancythat lanolin is a natural moisturiser/oil found in sheep’s wool, back in the day it was used to smooth and repair damage done to nipples caused by breastfeeding

I've found that the best jumpers for not making me itch are ones made from recycled plastic bottles. They are very soft and warm too.

I stopped using steroid creams a long time ago as I was concerned about how much I needed them. I read an article which suggested I try Daktarin Gold as the flare ups could be fungal related. That has been the best thing I have ever done.

As I have rheumatoid arthritis I have been taking Methotrexate weekly which keeps psoriasis at bay. I had a friend who had severe psoriasis over his whole body. I say had, because it became so bad he killed himself.

After years of putting up with it I finally solved my itching problem by cutting out anything with SLS (sodium lauryl sulphate) included in the ingredients. It means that I have to read labels very carefully but my skin is transformed.

Hello lemsip and all in this tread.
I’ve suffered with psoriasis for many years. I’m on an injection every eight weeks called Tremfya. It’s amazing as I was covered in psoriasis from head to foot, and it affects other family members too. But the last 4 years on this injection, I’ve not had any flare ups and my skin is completely clear. No side effects for me. I’m under dermatologist at Kingston hospital. Have a read on the Internet.

I have in the last few years developed very itchy patches, mainly on my torso, and around bra area. I do not believe I have suddenly developed an allergic reaction to clothing, washing powder or food, but believe it is simply a sign of aging, thinning skin, lack of moisture (despite moisturising) and frequent, daily showers.

The itching is worse at night and when I get hot. The best treatment I have found is bio oil gel, because oil absorbs better than creams into the skin, but it alleviates not cures it. I am reluctant to give up daily showers, and never bath as it depletes what moisture remains!

Bleach baths. Lots of information on Google.

Bleach baths. Lots of information on Google.

If E45 cream causes a reaction because it contains lanolin, you might be allergic to wool. I can not wear wool as that causes an irritation.

I tend to suffer from exzema on face, neck and shoulders. Having been successfully treated with a prescription steroid cream - can only use it for a fortnight as it is very strong - I now use Aveeno Dermexa. The local pharmacist recommended it. It has oatmeal in it which is good for repairing damaged skin. It's not cheap, but is very effective.

Try and swim in the sea if you can. Have a tablespoon of local honey from your general area, first thing in the morning. Use Eubos pink soap. Keep your hair short. Avoid milk and gluten when you can. Eat plain yoghurt. Stay makeup-free whenever possible. Rub coconut oil into dry, scaly patches. You won't cure your conditions, but you'll feel better.

Misadventure, I know it would be a palaver that you could do without but I’m going to urge you to check with your GP too. The leg itch could be caused by poor circulation and there is a possibility that the skin may breakdown leading to an ulcer. They are notoriously difficult to heal and can cause a great many problems.

You mention that the cream seems to stay on top of your skin rather than sinking in. Have you tried massaging in a small amount of cream, waiting 5 minutes or so and then massaging in a second dose? This works for me.

Yes, I keep threatening to, but it's such a palava... I hate going to the doctors, too.
So, nobody to blame but myself if my leg drops off.

It seems such a fuss over nothing, but it's wearing me down.

I can totally understand and sympathise with that.
I think you've given it long enough and should make a further appointment about your leg now.

V3ra

www.boots.com/boots-pharmaceuticals-derma-care-w-w-cream-15g-10114906

This is the one I've got, but any brand of 1% hydrocortisone cream would do the same.

You use a very small amount on the affected area, once or twice a day for up to seven days.
I was told to take a break of four days before using it again if I needed to.
Steroid creams can cause skin thinning if overused.

However you shouldn't use it on broken or infected skin.

MissAdventure has your doctor or nurse seen your leg?
It sounds like it needs a professional to look at it.

Yes, I posted about my leg back in the summer, took advice, and got a prompt appointment with the nurse.

She prescribed cream, which is what always happens, so, I apply the cream, it sits on top of the rash, and here I am, all this time later, with a flat full of creams, in tubs, tubes, big pots and small pots, and still my rotten leg itches and is sore.

It seems such a fuss over nothing, but it's wearing me down.
Others are the same, I've no doubt.

yogitree

MissAdventure, I am was a psoriasis sufferer. I found, inadvertently, when trying to lose weight, that as I followed a Keto way of eating, my psoriasis disappeared! Along with 4 + stone in weight. I came off after 2 years (it's really difficult (for me) to plan/weigh/shop/cook every day). My psoriasis has stayed away for a further 2 years, touch wood! After a lifetime of suffering. I'd def recommend it - the release from pain, discomfort and lotions and potions is immense!

Diet worked for me too. I went on one that was devised for arthritis sufferers. There is a link between arthritis and psoriasis.
Unfortunately our medical profession is trained to go down the medication route and it is certainly much easier to give out a cream than to convince a sufferer to go on a strict diet. It was hard but worth it.

I agree. When I worked at a surgery we took any leg problems very seriously.

www.boots.com/boots-pharmaceuticals-derma-care-w-w-cream-15g-10114906

This is the one I've got, but any brand of 1% hydrocortisone cream would do the same.

You use a very small amount on the affected area, once or twice a day for up to seven days.
I was told to take a break of four days before using it again if I needed to.
Steroid creams can cause skin thinning if overused.

However you shouldn't use it on broken or infected skin.

MissAdventure has your doctor or nurse seen your leg?
It sounds like it needs a professional to look at it.

I buy Stinky stuff for my dog and they now make it for human use too ( their dog one was ok for people, too, but they weren’t allowed to advertise it as such). People with skin problems have had great success using it. I’m going to use it for the eczema I tend to get on my hands if I’ve been washing them a lot.