Guttate Psoriasis & Tattoo

[tpbeltran01]

I've recently been diagnosed with guttate psoriasis. In the end of January 2009 I got tattoos of my boys names on my wrists with colorful starts about a week later my tattoo and scalp were itchy later I began to get what I thought we bug bites on my lower back they didn't itch at all...as weeks went by I began to get more and more on my back. I went to urgent care thinking it was an allergic reaction to the diet pills I started taking. She prescribed a steriod cream Triaminolone...I used this with no success. It  still spread all up my back, down my legs, on my chest, ears and face. I again went to urgent care and we told it was ring worm. They gave my some steroid/antifungal that actually began to clear it up however I ran out before it was cleared and when I went back the prescribed Nystatin which didn't do anything. Again I went and this time they prescribed Grig-Peg and still no luck...Finally they did a biopsy and was told it was piityriasis roasea..after having it for over 4 months of this I was convinced it maybe was the ink so I got the stars surgically removed. I didn't wanrt to have them removed by laser since that breaks up the ink and distributes it throughout your body and if was the ink I didn't want to have a more severe reaction/ Well I removed them and some did get a bit lighter. I finally went to see another dermatologist and hetold me it was guttate psoriasis prescribed erthyromycin and some betathosome cream. He did a biospy as well to confrim this diagnosis. I received a call last week which confirmed this was true..I have guttate psoriasis. I have to admit that after having this for almost 5 months it's gotten better and worse at times and all of this have really affected me mentally. I am physically ,emotionally, and metally drained from all the uncomfortable, itchy days and nights. I hae researched so many skin rashes in search for answers. I really regret getting any tattoos and it makes me feel even worse knowing I did this to my self. I cry out of frustration a couple times a week. I feel like there is no light in the end of the tunnel. I have acne problems in high school but that only affected my face not my eniter body and the fact that tihs could get worse or I can have this for the rast of my life scares me beyond belief. I don't want to have this and I certainly don't want to be on meds all the time. I am only 25 I didn't think I would be having any type of health problems for a while longer...I don't drink or smole that much and I don't eat that bad either. I thought I was taking pretty good care of myself. I'm just so depressed that when I look to the future I don't see any thing good. I keep thinking and hoping that I won't have this forever. I keep praying this is a one time episode and I hope it clears up and after I get all my tattoos removed and continue to take care of my body this won't happend again but I know it also has something to do with the immune system so I may have triggered this and the switch may not be able to be switched off...This really sucks. It's affecting every aspect of my life, I have no confidence right now and I don't feel attractive at all. I keep wondering how my husband feels. He told me he loves me regardless but we used to go out all the time and no with this I don't feel like doing anything so we haven't really been doing anything but staying home. I need this gone..I want my old life back.

[Uncle Matt]

Hi there!

Welcome to Skincell

Firstly, it seems like you need a or two.

I went through exactly the same feelings when I was diagnosed. Luckily, my eczema has cleared up now. Your P might do the same.

I'm not exactly sure how Guttate psoriasis works, but I think you're right - it's a condition that is triggered by something else, and removing the trigger may well clear it up. Like any other condition, though, there are other things to consider.

Of course, we're here most of the time, so whenever you want to vent some anger, have a moan, or whatever, there's always someone to listen

Hope things start looking better for you,

Matt.

[dawnieg36]

   hi there- my name is Dawn and i also have guttate psoriasis. Mine was caused by a strep throat infection over a year ago and hasn't really cleared since. It sort of abates a bit but comes on full force with stress which is almost daily lately. I have been on enbrel injections but am switching now to humira because I still flare often. I do think maybe the enbrel cant prevent the flares but maybe lessens the degree in which i get them. Anyway i am covered mostly on stomach down to my calves- taclonex cream helps to dry them up but is difficult tto put all over my body. So this disease is very depressing- I tend to hide out as well especially last winter. I am currently single and not dating as i am uncomfortable in my skin and not alot of fun right now.  so if you need to chat with someone who understands- i am here for you!!!

[tpbeltran01]

hi dawn,

thanksfor the reply. I am doing a little better. I tried Enbrel and had really bad reactions to it so I am opting on trying the natural route. I read Dr. Pagano's book and am attempting to clear mysefl up through diet, exercise and detox. I know I have not been eating food at all the last year or so and my alcohol consumption has increased significantly and I really think the tattoos were the last straw. My body couldn't hanlde all the toxins. So I am praying this works so I can go on with my life and not be so focused on my skin.....