I have recently been diagnosed with Psoriasis, specifically Palmoplantar Pustular Psoriasis. This means that it is only my hands and feet that have visible symptons. I know that I am "lucky" that unlike some psoriasis sufferers it isnt over all my body and generally people wouldnt know that i have it, but this is one of the harder types to treat as it can be more resistant to topical treatments ie. steriod creams.
I have had this for over 8 years now but due to many misdiagnosis and me sticking my head in the sand about it, I have only just started treating it. The only times I have had it in remission was during my pg's. I have had flare ups were my foot has ended up with fissures across the sole and walking was a very painful thing.
As an added bonus I have also starting showing signs of psoriatic arthritis, which thankfully atm is only in my thumb knuckles, but I know that eventually it will spread and as with the psoriasis itself I can only hope that I respond well to treatments and am able to get good remission periods.
I will be seeing a Dermatologist at the end of this month and a Rheumatologist at the beginning of April, so until then I am playing the waiting (and lots of goggling) game.

Currently I am only using Daivonex (a synthetic Vitamin D cream) which has calmed the severity of my current flare, but as yet it doesnt appear to be stopping the flaring.
The rest of my daily routine is soaking the affected skin and gently exfoliating the excess skin away and lots and lots of moisturising. At the moment I am using a Vaseline & Glyercine mix which is doing wonders for my dry heals.

One of the most interesting things i have read is the relief some people get from changing their diet and certain aspects of their daily life.

I will keep this updated and if anyone has any information, it is always welcome.

Thanks for reading

XXX