Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
I do agree that I think our dogs are trying to "heal" our wounds. Also the salt thing. But they can get very annoying, especially when it is hot and you're sweating, and I cannot believe my prescription ointment can be good for her. When I read this I was amazed at how quickly it worked and emailed the dog trainer who writes the local column.
I think stress makes any and everything worse. The first time I showed symptoms it was odd. Over 50, and these red patches started showing up all over my body. I didn't think psoriasis or eczema, because my father has always had a fairly severe version of the former, and a sis, when young, had the latter, and it didn't look like either. When I pointed it out my regular doc asked me if I have a family history of eczema or psoriasis. Both. next thing I knew, my hair was falling out in clumps. Eczema on the bod, psoriasis on the head. I only had that one bad year. But bad it really was. I'm hoping for good luck in the future! And for you, too!
I am very fortunate that I am using Taclonex. It cost $503.00 a tube. You read it right. $503.00 a tube. Fortunately for me, I get two tubes a month and I don't have to pay a cent. But it does keep my psoriasis under control. I have had psoriasis for more than 50 years. Two of my kids have it also. I have lost count of the number of times I have gone into complete remission. I have no idea why. Once I had such a severe flareup, I had to go into the hospital for a week. Unless I itch, I don't even notice it anymore. Stress plays a major role. I have a friend that has it really bad. I feel so sorry for him. He went on Embrel and it really worked for him. Sometimes I get irritated when someone will ask me "Eeew, what is that?" "Leprosy. Don't touch it or you will make that part of my body fall off. Then you will have to sweep it up." They run the other way. I love playing with peoples' minds.