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Graham - as you live in a very cold climate - have you tried a bit of sun therapy, it may just work ! Maybe get some rosehip oil too, as Annie suggested, heard good things...

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Another suggestion, if you can manage it for a month or so to see if it makes a difference, is to go gluten-free. Here's a link: http://www.glutenfreesociety.org/glu...n-sensitivity/

Gluten triggers auto-immune disorders in some people even if they do not have celiac disease. Psoriasis is one condition that may improve with the elimination of gluten. This means reading labels for wheat content and also avoiding 'modified food starch' which can be derived from wheat. Most natural foods stores can help you select gluten-free products. You really do miss pasta and breads but if it means relief from symptoms it's worth it.

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Dovobet costs £50 a tube?! Where's an 'aghast' emoticon when you need one?!!!! I visited my GP last week and blithely asked for a new tube of it, AND Oilatum, AND an emollient.

I have psoriasis on my arms under the elbows and recently started suffering burning and itching on my left palm. Trouble is, stress seems to stay alongside me all throughout life. (Nothing that a modest lottery win won't cure, mind. Then it'll be a little detached property with a garden. Pets and vegetables. And peace and quiet. And no neighbours.) Mmmmm, a woman can dream...

Oh, I digress. Yes, it's a nuisance, but I've seen a lot worse cases than mine.

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It's a hideous price isn't it (and that was the price 10 years ago) but it does work very well. A friend of mine, from years ago, had it so bad that at the swimming pool, she was asked to leave! Her GP wouldn't prescribe it and as mine tended to give me 4 small tubes each time (I told her I only needed one at a time if I keep stress under control), I sent the other three to my friend and she said the relief was a blessing. It really does come down to whether or not your GP will agree to the prescription.

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Already Gluten free .

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Tried that ,or similar , just makes it worse.

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In that case, it could be one of three: Erythrodermic, exfoliative or pustular psoriasis. Maybe a quick google would help to see if you can identify which one it is.

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Hi! There is a study that suggests Cod Liver oil capsules, 1G per day will improve the condition.

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Thank you , another avenue to try.