My doctor gave me metronidazole .075% gel to put on my skin four times a day. My psoriasis was completely gone overnight. This gel is typically used as a vaginal cream for bacterial and yeast infections. It’s available by prescription only. Editor’s note: Metronidazole is an antibacterial treatment that comes in several forms. The most... Read more »

I have had psoriatic arthritis for 20+ years and have been forced to retire from orthopedic surgery because of the disease. I have the form that attacks the small joints of the hands and feet more than other joints. I began Enbrel 4 months ago with really good results. The important thing here is that... Read more »

I’ve been diagnosed with psoriasis for several years and have tried several prescription ointments. Last December, a dermatologist prescribed Taclonex. It’s a little pricey but worked a miracle for me. After only three days of use my itching and flaking was stopped dead. A week later, the skin looked and felt normal. This worked for... Read more »

After having strep throat at 18, I immediately became 95% covered in spots and was diagnosed with psoriasis. After months of topical and light treatments, I had decided I would be spot girl forever. Then, when I returned home for winter break, a friend of the family told me of a brochure he saw in... Read more »

I have had plaque psoriasis since the age of thirteen (I’m now 54), which has grown much more extensive in recent years. The nail on the second toe of each of my feet had become thickened, and very difficult to trim, even after lengthy soaking. One doctor said “it’s psoriasis,” while another said “it’s a... Read more »

I have had psoriasis for 19 years and have been frustrated beyond belief. I had constant flare-ups with strep when my children were young, causing psoriasis to cover 50% of my body. I have learned to eat no red meat, a Mediterranean diet, eating all the top 10 foods from “What Would Jesus Eat” book.... Read more »

I have had sever plaque psoriasis for 20 years over 75% of my body.I have tried many things over the years Soratane & Dovenex have helped somewhat and I have also used a Puva Light..I finally have found a over the counter solution in a product called MG217 its a non stain medicated cream.You can... Read more »

I have had psoriasis since I was in my early 20s (now in late 40s). I’ve tried about every home remedy and every prescription cream out there. I now use Vanos cream and a hydrocortisone/coal tar solution. Both are prescribed by my dermatologist. I use the Vanos 2 times a day for 2 weeks. Within... Read more »

I am 64 years old and my psoriasis is now the best it has been since it appeared in high school. I began using Sween Cream after a friend told me she used it on her skin that had been burned by radiation treatments for breast cancer. It helped me quite a bit and now... Read more »

Last year, at age 59, I was surprised by an aggressive flare-up of psoriasis that covered my entire body except my face. I believe my trigger was stress or acute anxiety which I had allowed myself to suffer for about two years. I found meditation to be particularly helpful. A 20-30 minute soak in a... Read more »