Date: 7/6/2008 12:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 42945
Hi hun, yes Ted suffers with it in his ear and on his scalp...but he has a special cream that the doctor prescribes to keep it under control, and when it flares up it's usually through stress for him. Sorry I cannot be of any help to you hun, but maybe if you go to the Pharmacy and look among the skin irritation shelf you may find something but being in the ear canal you would have to be careful I suppose...hope you can find something to ease it...*hugs*  |
Date: 7/6/2008 12:34:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 53558
Thank you Zema. :)h  |
Date: 7/6/2008 12:57:00 AM
From Authorid: 26303
NO sorry, both my dad and sister have it, but they have the special creams too. What about a touch of olive oil on a cotton bud, and gently wiped over? Will soften the skin, don't know if it takes away the itch. Does lavendar help, mix a drop with the oil maybe?  |
Date: 7/6/2008 2:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 46527
keep it cool, try not to sleep on that side and most of all KEEP YOUR FINGER OUT OF IT! LOL! I have it too, not nice.  |
Date: 7/6/2008 4:38:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
I have psoriosis, but I've never thought about it being in my ears. (hm.... they do itch a lot.) Mine is mostly on my right shin and a couple spots on my scalp. I keep mine under control by staying moisturized, exfoliating regularly, getting some sun and TRYING to avoid stress (that last thing kicks my butt every time.) Have you ever tried ear cones? I don't know if they would help or not, but it sure makes your ears feel nice :o)  |
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Date: 7/6/2008 4:41:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
oh! I just remembered this stuff I've been using recently that seems to be shrinking the patch on my leg. It's called Bio-Oil. The patch covered the entire front of my shin a couple months ago, now it's in a "V" shape, with lots of small areas of totally clear surrounding it. The stuff is amazing for the rest of your skin, too :o) |
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Date: 7/6/2008 5:26:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 53558
Thank you all for the advice. It's so nice of you all to help...*hugs*... |
Date: 7/6/2008 9:33:00 AM
From Authorid: 64498
ohh wow no but man it must be uncomfortable maybe a pharmacist could recommend something at your local pharmacy?? Or go on Web MD  |
Date: 7/6/2008 9:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 21764
aww i hope you feel better soon Aro.. *hugs*  |
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Date: 7/6/2008 10:17:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
http://www.psoriasis.org/treatment/expert/#specificsites (all kinds of information on this site!) |
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Date: 7/6/2008 10:24:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
also found this:
Psoriasis in the ears can cause scale buildup that blocks the ear canal. This buildup may lead to temporary hearing loss, and should be removed by a doctor. However, over-the-counter ear-cleaning kits that involve squirting small amounts of fluid into the ear and letting it drain may be used. Plain warm water, followed by a thin layer of mineral oil applied with a cotton swab, is also effective for some people.
Psoriasis generally occurs in the external ear canal, not inside the ear or behind the eardrum.
Prescription steroid solutions can be dripped into the ear canal or applied to the outside portion of the ear canal. Dovonex or Tazorac may cause irritation when used alone and may be best used in combination with a topical steroid. The eardrum is easily damaged. Care should be taken when inserting anything rigid into the ear. Also, impaction of scale already present from psoriasis can occur if medication prescribed for the skin on the ear is not appropriately applied inside the ear canal. |
Date: 7/6/2008 10:41:00 AM
From Authorid: 14909
I've had it, and all I can tell you is the itching drives you to insanity. Mine isn't flared at the moment, thank God.  |
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Date: 7/7/2008 3:03:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 53558
*Smiles*..Thank you all for all the help. *hugs* |
Date: 7/7/2008 1:56:00 PM
From Authorid: 59418
Sunshine is always good, but we havn't seen too much of that lately! I hope it gets better soon granny :)  |
Date: 7/7/2008 4:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 16671
I've never had so i can't help, except to say a little prayer for you. :)  |
