ST Alpha - "yeah, it says in here ...." (Reading a Post)

SlickerTalk
Search Archives
The Leaderboard
The FAQ

Down to Post

Backboards:

Posts: 160

In response to "i don't think it has to be. -- nm" by Andie

yeah, it says in here ....

Posted by Andie Nov 3 '14, 07:44

The word psoriasis comes from a Greek word that means "to itch." However, psoriasis often does not itch. Psoriasis most commonly appears as thick, flaky patches of skin that may be silver or red.

but it certainly can itch, but it doesn't have to (ehealthmd.com)

Responses:

Hmm, I don't think its scaling... -- nm - Roo- making adult decisions Nov 3, 07:46 10
- that's what is peeling though, right? -- nm - Andie Nov 3, 07:46 9
  - Well its peeling, but it isn't turning red/silver. It just peels and the skin underneath is cracked - Roo- making adult decisions Nov 3, 07:48 8
    - I used to get this when I was a kid, it was diagnosed alternately as a fungal infection and a vitamin deficiency - Reagen Nov 3, 07:51
    - that's about what it looks like.. my wife has this on her fingertips. -- nm - colin Nov 3, 07:49 1
      - she uses pine tar soap (kind you can get at any grocery store) to wash her hands.. it really helps. -- nm - colin Nov 3, 07:52
    - i really think it is, but you should see a doctor, sounds like you need prescription creams -- nm - Andie Nov 3, 07:49 4
      - =A= I am still uninsured. I guess I will have to deal (or have a back alley dermatologist give me the goods) -- nm - Roo- making adult decisions Nov 3, 07:50 3
        
        Two words: Open enrollment. -- nm - mara Nov 3, 08:22
        
        Do you know how many women back alley thumb creams kill every year? nm - Dignan Nov 3, 07:52 1
        
        I'll just be another statistic... -- nm - Roo- making adult decisions Nov 3, 07:53

Post a message top

yeah, it says in here ....

Replies are disabled on threads older than 7 days.