Psoriasis & skin issues
on 9/13/19 4:32 pm - Amarillo, TX
I've had a rather large patch of psoriasis on my right thigh for a few years now. Right after my vsg it nearly cleared up. When GERD kicked in it came back with a vengeance.
I now have developed a patch in of all places my left arm pit. I've also had super dry itchy skin since my RNY. I have switched both laundry soaps & body washes multiple times and tried creams, salves and lotions. Even prescriptions.
right now I use cerave and a prescription to keep the itchiness somewhat at bay "sometimes". Does anyone else deal with skin issues? Any tips?
Mel
I was diagnosed with eczema at 18 yo. Only thing that really works for me is triamcinolone cream. Dehydration and stress make it worse.
Highest weight: 265, surgery weight: 245, surgery date: 9/11/17 RNY m1: - 26 m2: - 14 m3: -15 m4: -10 m5: -8 m6: - 4 m7: -6.5 m8: - 1.5 m9: -3 m10: - 0 m11: - 2 m12: -0
My advice is get to a good Dermatologist. There are many effective treatments. My company has a couple very effective therapies. But I'll Leave it to your doctor to evaluate your best options.
HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)
RNY November 2016
PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019
Yes ! I lived w a guy briefly ( number 4 at Citibank ) who had chronic skin issues w psoriasis . We solved them together ( then he asked to marry me then I left)( and he became numba one ... chairman ) Yep ... young n dumb
the cure is twofold - DONT drink a bottle of vodka a night... then take chewy vitamins every single day and get out into the sun ( or they won't work) .
I made that man wear shorts ... sit out on our ( very rare for NYC terrace ) take vites n eat right . Geez he was so grateful when his skin cleared up and he felt 1000 times better lol .
Psoriasis is a vitamin A and D deficiency . You can take all the pills n creams you want but you need SUN to make em work . Wish all diseases were this easy a fix .