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I have guttate psoriasis, in the past 5 years I have had 3 major flare ups it does have a tendency to spread as mine would start on my foot then travel everywhere, it only fully went away for me after phototherapy. But over time it can fade to a more pinkish hue than a red. Stress can make it worse, but I get my flare ups every time I have had tonsillitis and taken penicillin to stop the tonsillitis. Hope this helped

I’ve suffered with psoriasis since being young and I’m 26 now. I normally get flare ups when I’m stressed or unwell. These flare ups only came on my elbows, face, scalp and a little bit on my legs. However, I got tonsillitis 3 weeks ago and since then I’ve come out in a rash from head to toe. I’ve never had this type of psoriasis so I’m hoping it’s a one off because of the throat infection. I’m too wondering how long it will take to go away because it looks horrible. People at work keep asking what it is on my neck which is very embarrassing. The doctor has given me Betamethasone steroid cream. I’m hoping this works. My skin is itching 24/7 and it’s diffuclt to resist! Has anyone been perscibed this and it worked?

Hi Hollie07 - I know this a month or so ago since your post but you’re the only one I’ve found to have suffered with the exact same as me! May I ask how you are getting on? I’m still covered nearly 2 months in!

Hi! Well I’m still no further forward unfortunately. I’m currently on Enstillar which does seem to really work. But my doctor recommended I use it for a week and then have a break. However, when I have the break the patches come back again. Currently suffering now. It’s all over my body including my face, scalp, neck and hands. I have to wait 3/4 months for an appointment with a specialist for light treatment. But it’s too far away especially when it’s so painful and makes you feel embarrassed and down. I’ve even tried cutting out gluten and diary and eating a lot of fruit. This has helped but whenever I have a treat I go back to square one. I’ve heard celery juice is really good so I may try that. I’ve heard it’s taken people over a year to get rid of it. Never had it this bad in my whole life. But unfortunately I still have it :/

Bless you. It really is awful. Mine is now starting on my face which is really getting me down. I don’t think cosmetics will be helping but what can you do if you want to hide it? I’m the same with comments on my neck rashes. It’s so embarrassing and I feel I have to tell people what I’ve got incase they think it’s contagious or something. Did you also suffer with a throat infection before it came on?

Well I use Kat Von D foundation which is high coverage which covers it up. But I can’t hide my neck. I’m also worried in case people think I have something contagious or look dirty! It’s reallu embarrassing. The doctors said my appointment is so far away because it’s not life threatening but it’s affecting my mental health. I’ve stopped wearing anything revealing and have stopped going on nights out too. I just want to cover up all the time. Well I’ve had it all my life but I would only have fare ups once every 5/7 years. It would always be a few spots on mi legs, elbow and my scalp but never like this. This covers 100% of my body and I got it from having a strep throat. I developed strep throat just before New Years and then i developed the Guttate psoriasis 2 weeks after the infection. But the doctor told me the strep can stay in your body after you’ve got better. I’ve had 3 courses of antibiotics now. It’s ridiculous how there’s no help for this condition

It really does sound like we’re the same! I’m forever worried about what I’m going to wear incase it doesn’t cover it all up but the neck situation is too difficult to hide. I guess I’m grateful it’s through the colder months but what I’m going to do in summer if I still have this I don’t know I’ve only had one course of antibiotics after the strep throat and wasn’t given any after. Not sure if that’s anything to do with it? I obviously felt loads better as in the throat infection but never expected this. I’ve got to try this new foam out and go back to my GP in 3 weeks to see how I’m getting on but it states on the leaflet not to use for guttate so I’m really not sure anymore but yeah my anxiety is through the roof at the moment

Well I had 3 courses of antibiotics, a strong antihistamine and then the Enstillar. The Enstillar does work but I can’t use it all the time and when I have the break I’m back to square one. If you buy the lush sleepy cream that’s amazing at easing the itch and moisturising. I swear by it. Im at the point now where I’m considering trying the sunbeds for 3 minutes to see if it takes it away. Yeah I feel the same! I’m going on holiday in May and I doubt it’ll be gone by then. I’ll be really embarrassed. The parts where the spots have cleared up they’ve turned into white dots a bit like skin damage. So I’m guessing when I get a tan I’ll look like a Dalmatian. I don’t think people understand how much of a horrible disease it is. It may not be life threatening but it really affects your mental health and life. I can’t even sleep properly because every time I turn over it burns my body. Nearly all my clothes irritate it and I’m going to have to switch to sports bras until it goes away because my bra is so painful. It’s horrible. If I was you I’d go back to the doctors and ask for blood tests to rule out your strep throat. Other than that I’ve read where strep infection can live in your liver and that makes the infection come out in your skin. So if you heal your liver you heal your skin. That’s what I’m trying to do atm. Celery and blueberries are really good foods for psoriasis. Lots of fruit and veg. No nightshade plants though. I would maybe try cutting gluten and diary out for a week and see how it feels. But of course it’s not for everyone.

Psoriasis is a bi**ch!! no arguments there! try derma color. (for the record that' not my misspelling colour) I've been using it for years and they have all different tones to suit your individual skin colour. Go online and have a look, it's reasonably priced and you don't need to use a huge amount to get a good coverage!!. Use makeup sponges damp the way you would apply any foundation/concealer it works a treat!! Good luck and all the best!! Dawn XxxX

It states not to use Enstillar on your face. What do you tend to use? I can feel a flare up starting as we speak!

Well I use fucibet on my face but only a small amount. It clears it up in two days and you don’t need anymore for the rest of the week. You’re not supposed to use it on your face but sometimes I’m desperate. And I suppose if you use it sparingly it won’t be damaging. I ordered it from an online Pharmacy. Other than that the nurse told me to use hydrocortisone 1% but she said sparingly too. If you get it over the counter don’t say it’s for your face. But I use the fucibet

Hi can anyone help me Docs prescribed me with calcipotriol/betamethasone - sandoz I’m weary of using steroid based products and my doctor is aware of that. She said I won’t have a rebound from this! Has anyone used it ? From what I read all steroid based products have had a rebound on a lot of people! I get everyone’s different however I don’t wana take a chance as it’s settled down a lot! Let me know please