I have been suffering from psoriasis around my anus area for about 5 years. I have tried so many creams from salicylic compounds, to eleuphat, advantan, daivobet, dermeze (similar to Vaseline but specifically formulated at the royal children’s hospital in Melbourne for babies with severe skin conditions). I’ve used water wipes after toilet, cleaning the area, washing with no soap, washing with QV soap, dermeze wash, wiping my bum with olive oil on cotton balls after a bowel movement. I have literally tried everything. I have been to the naturopath and a dermatologist. I’ve tried gut flora tablets and a herbal approach. I’ve tried a cortisone approach.
The only thing that gives me some relief but is fairly potent and always seems to cause other issues down there is Pranicure - a zinc and camphor/methol based cream only available online from the USA and hasn’t been FDA approved but people swore by it and I was at my wits end. I still am.
Someone please help. Please!
I have no idea if this would help you, but I don't think that it would hurt to try. I use CBD oil on my hand & foot plaque psoriasis & the results have been amazing- see pictures at: http://www.normtoogood.ca/psoriasis.htm
Good luck!
Posted Thu 4 Jul 2019 11.41 by Gus123
HI there,
I've been having the same issue for a while now, but not 5 years! God I hope mine doesn't last that long. I also have it on my penis, and this is exacerbated by friction. So not great :(
I've been looking into treatments, and there was an article about dapsone where a genital sufferer was pretty much cured within a year, and the discomfort gone in weeks.
I think this has to be worth a try
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3510394/
I'm also going to look at hypnotherapy to try and "manage" the itch. Although, with genital psoriasis, I think the koebner effect means that the source of aggravation (bowel movements, sex whatever), means that the skin never really avoids the small levels of trauma that lead to itching and inflammation.
Good luck, and when you find something that works, please update this thread so that others can find peace too!
Posted Thu 4 Jul 2019 15.18 by scouternorm
I replied earlier about using CBD oil. I don't think that it would cause irritation so it might be worth a try
I had the same problem, but my dermatologist prescribed a vitamin D analogue called calcipotriol or calcitriol, its very good and unlike steroids can be applied in sensitive areas, I used it for 2 weeks once a day around my anus and its been free of psoriasis for 3 weeks. Its very effective, you could also ask a dermatologist about Calcineurin inhibitors. It may not be 100% natural but it does the job.
I've had the same issue as Gus123 and yourself. I'm now using Protopic 0.1% once weekly and that keeps the Psoriasis away and means I can function normally.. Once I stop using it, of course, it returns within 2-3 weeks.
Not many talk about Psoriasis in sensitive areas and we should.. Thanks for raising this and I hope you find something that works for you.
My dermatologist was not interested in prescribing me dapsone, which I was disappointed with. Although it doesn’t look too severe, it can be furiously itchy, and has had a significant impact on my life over the last 8-12 months. All he could offer was to use hydrocortisone. Which incidentally, he advised against last time I saw him.
3 months of blueberries, 1 month of cannabis oil, daily emollients, and I haven’t found lasting relief yet.
I think I’ll try and get my gp to prescribe me the calcitrol, and see how that goes.
And as we all know, being miserable and fed up with it, only perpetuates it!
But, I’ll get there. Just need to find the thing that works for me.
Posted Tue 23 Jul 2019 09.38 by Oilatum23
May I ask when using CBD oil (cannabis oil) are you rubbing into your penis and other sensitive areas?
Posted Tue 23 Jul 2019 09.42 by Gus123
No, I was taking it orally. Think the person who originally recommended it on this thread was using it topically (rubbing it in)
Posted Wed 24 Jul 2019 14.38 by Gus123
Hi proriasis123
Had you tried mild steroids (hydrocortisone 1%) before you tried the calcipotriol?
I’m intrigued to see if you’re still having a positive experience with it.
Was you psoriasis plaque, or was is inverse? And was it obviously red?
I think I’m going to ask my gp to prescribe it for me. My dermatologist had no interest, but I think my gp should prescribe it, as it seems to be low on side effects?
Posted Fri 26 Jul 2019 11.07 by Paula I have palmar plantar psoriasis. It effects my hands & feet & in the last couple of years I have developed various patches of psoriasis
Hi scouternorm the pictures are amazing. Can I ask what type of CBD oil you used & where you got it from. I'm at my wits end trying potions & lotions for my hand & feet psoriasis. Also how long did it take to see the improvement.
I am in Canada, so I can purchase it online legally. In the UK, I think that your doctor can prescribe it. The one I currently use is more CBD than THC, but I don't think that it matters. 2 years ago I started using a marijuana resin infused salve that I bought on line at: https://mjcreams.ca/ In about 2 months, I started to see a major difference with my fingers, which led me to get a prescription for cannabis, which at that time was not legally available unless you had been prescribed. I started using the CBD oil twice a day on my feet, and continuously on my hands by the use of a roller ball applicator. I would say that my feet took about 6 months to get pretty clear of the heavy plaque & cracks. I only apply on my feet once a day now, and don't even use much on my fingers anymore. To me, CBD has been a life changer. The pain in my feet & fingers was affecting my quality of living. I am so glad that I didn't listen to the dermatologist, who didn't think that cannabis would be effective.
Posted Mon 12 Aug 2019 14.07 by psoriasis123
Hi gus123
I think its strange your dermatologist didn't prescribe it, TBH I never told my dermatologist I had psoriasis on my anus cause you know awkward, but I'm sure its inverse psoriasis. And using it immediately every other 2 weeks around my anus, and its works really well. As long as you don't put it on your actual really sensitive anus skin (sorry that gross) its fine; And still works, there is more itching at first but goes quick. Would defo recommend!! But I never used low steroid on my anus. Tell me if it works.
Posted Sun 18 Aug 2019 11.48 by SubZ82 (edited Sun 18 Aug 2019 11.52 by SubZ82)
Hello ItchyOrt,
This cream will save your life and your ass!
I had the same problem for years, went to priv specialist and they gave me this for anywhere around the ass/genitals.
Within 24 hours my pain was basically gone, it may feel a bit burning/heat when you first apply thinly but after 24 hours it should have helped, if not try a bit more. I am then good for 2 weeks or so until I need to apply a bit more.
Cheers 2 no more itching.
Cream name: Mometasone Furoate 0.1% w/w Cream 30g
Read more about it : https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/5042/smpc
All the best,
Rob
Can anyone help me with my yellow thick painful toenails?
Posted Sun 18 Aug 2019 14.42 by scouternorm
Hello SubZ82. I would try the CBD oil on your nails. My nails had pretty well died a couple of years ago, on my hands & feet, and after 3-4 months of applying it twice a day, my nails started growing again, and now are pretty well normal except for my thumbs & big toes for some strange reason. If you can get some, it's worth a shot. Here's some pics: http://www.normtoogood.ca/psoriasis.htm
good luck
Posted Sun 18 Aug 2019 17.23 by SubZ82
Awesome thanks.
Where can I buy that in the UK?
Cheers,
Rob
here's a link to a site in the UK- https://www.iceheadshop.co.uk/vape/cbd-oil/cbd-oral-oil.html
I don't think it matters on the concentration. Just try one & see how it works for you.
And there are many other sites that I found on a Google search.
Good luck!
Posted Mon 19 Aug 2019 09.57 by SubZ82
Thanks I did a bit of research and ordered. Let's see how it goes.
Thank you all so much for your incredible input and sharing your experiences.
I will endeavor to try all avenues starting with the easiest to access (probably the mometasone)...you have talked it up subz82 haha let’s see if it’s that good for me! Bloody hoping it is.
I will give it a go and report back!
Thank you all again so far.
Posted Wed 11 Sep 2019 13.20 by ChinaBlue Psoriasis worrier-warrior - using nutrition to become psoriasis free, medication free, symptom free. 1/2 way and working on it.
Things I did to help with this, I'm not sure which worked best, but it worked -
- Cream/gels Being super careful not to get any eumovate, benovate or other anywhere near the perianal area (I found out that I'm allegic to eumovate, but I think the others are way to harsh on that area). These were often in gel form so it was really difficult to wash all residue away from fingers, however you try to wash your hands. So, I actually stopped using the creams as much as possible and I managed my psoriasis more through diet. I use benovate once/twice a month now with sofradex for my ears and with less resude the problem went away. But, you could just apply creams with a small spatula or something.
- Diet I moved over to a clean keto/leafy-green diet which helped with my psoriasis elsewhere. It's now pretty much isolated to my ears, and one patch on my arm. Flare ups on my arm are my warning sign that I need to eat better again, cos I'm not very self-diciplined.
- Gut health If dairy is a trigger for you or you are on a FODMAP diet to lower your histamines this may not be good for you, but I take actimel blueberry yoghurt every day for the L. casi and antioxident properties. Sometimes I have blueberry kefir (not too much it clears consitpation super effectively).
- Vitamins Around this time I also started taking the bassetts vitamin tablets for adults for that little boost in cellulose, vitammin A, E, B6 and C (1 daily).
Started the diet about 1 year 1/2 before the perianal itching went, but only got rid of that particular problem when I started taking the vitamins, and actimel in conjuction. Finally I found then that I did not need to use the creams/gels twice daily on affected areas. As I reduced their useage and the new additions to my diet took effect the perianal itching cleared up and I've been free of it for 6 months.
However you choose to take this on I wish you the best in success!
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