onset of psoriasis

Max, psoriasis CAN indeed appear at any time. I suddenly came out in plaque psoriasis on my 22nd birthday, around 20 years ago I scraped my leg on a floorboard, while remoddelling my bathroom, I stood on an unsecured board and slipped through. The graze scabbed over but then turmned into a patch of psoriasis. Around 3 years ago i came out in guttate psoriasis 6 weeks after a total hip replacement, and my Doctor suggested that this form was probably triggered by the physical trauma of the operation . . . it faded after 6-8 months. But what you describe does NOT immediately sound like psoriasis. You really need to see your GP when you can.

Hi Thank you for your reply. You say yours came on when you were 22, but I am a lot older and it does seem strange that it can suddenly appear at such a late stage. The only trigger I could think of is stress, which I have had a lot of. As you say it might not be psoriasis. The marks faded after a short time. I only got them after I had scratched the white patch off. Have you any knowledge of psoriasis starting when you are a pensioner. It says that it usually starts before 35. IMany thanks

Max, the word "usually" means that unusual things can happen of course. I am not a dictor nor dermatologist and I am only in my early 60s. I do not know of other cases particularly. Stress does seem to be a factor in triggering psoriasis. But bear in mind it is not a well understood condition in terms of all causes and there is no definitive cure. As I say, what you describe does not SOUND like psoriasis at all, to me as layman. The Psoriasis Association might be able to tell you more if you cannot get to your GP yet. Contact them: Confidential Helpline: Ring 01604 251 620, email : mail@psoriasis-association.org.uk , 9:00-16:30 Mon-Fri. Good luck.