Alison

Thanks for sharing and for the information. I’m glad I’m not the only one who
has this condition in this most embarrassing locatioin. Good grief, when around
other people, you can’t even scratch. The itching drives me crazy! I wouldn’t
wish this on anyone.

I’ve tried to topical corticosteroid ointments, including Cortaid, but it didn’t
do a thing except cause some skin changes, perhaps from overuse.

I saw some things on the internet that claim to help and even cure, so after
Christmas I’m going to try them one at a time as they are not very expensive.

Colleen

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I am also new to the group. I have the same thing. After two or
three doctors, I was finally told, in my case, it is psoriasis (which
is why the anti-fungals didn’t help me either). I’ve tried many
things over several years. Currently, what works for me is Cortaid
Ointment - to help control it (obviously, only a little is necessary
or can be used - especially during the day). The ointment form of
Cortaid is only form that works - meaning not Cortaid Cream or
Cortizone Ointment/Cream, etc (at least that is my experience).
Also, if there is pain due to a cracking/and/or bleeding of the skin
(very painful) at the top part of the rash - the area closest to the
lower back..a little Neosporin ointment over a couple of days clears
it up (I’ve found that Neosporin + pain relief ointment works well).
With psoriasis, what may work for a while, as far as a topical

creams/ointments go, may not continue to bring relief, especially if
used every day. I’ve found it necessary to not overuse one product
that works well…for me, to use it every other day or every 2-3 days
works best. It may be also be possible to bring relief by
eliminating certain foods, etc from the diet that are found to
possibly trigger psoriasis..this has been a way to lessen the
severity of the condition for some. I have found this helpful. I
have it on scalp, elbows, forhead too for over 20 years, although
mostly under control at the moment. There is a great deal of
information available on this - what is believed to trigger psoriasis
as far as foods, etc. I eliminated Ibuprofen and found dramatic
reief on scalp (yet, I understand this may not be a trigger for
some). I am currently researching and reading - trying to learn what
they are so that little by little I am eliminating them from my
diet. There is much more for me to learn but it has brought me hope
to find out there are ways to possibly bring natural forms of
relief. The natual supplements..flaxseed oil supplement, etc. are
also bringing relief to some - one that I am going to start taking as
well. Ashley

Perhaps you are saying that wheatgrass simply builds up the immune system to
fight it’s own battle. I agree. but still stand strong on the detoxifying
properties.

All herbs, foods, have more than one property. At least the yin and yang. When
is separated or isolated from the whole, it is no longer ‘natural’ but becomes
closer to a phamaceutical.

As with the body’s sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. One without
the other can lead to serious problems.

As it is with wheat grass, it has many properties. One constituent compliments
the other.

Denise, ND

I’m a new member of this group. I just joined yesterday (or was it the day
before?). I joined because I have some kind of skin rash that just won’t go
away. It started about three years ago. My primary care physician sent me to a
dermatologist. She just looked at it and gave me some cream to apply to it. I
believe it consisted of a combination of corticosteroid, anti-fungal and
anti-bacterial. I used the jar all up and even got refills 3 times. It didn’t
do a thing. I then got a lot of various over-the-counter creams, etc., and that
did not help either. I itches horrible, particularly at night.

Where is it? This is so embarrassing. It’s where my two butt cheeks meet, you
know, the crack. It’s all red and extends to the edge of where they meet,
doesn’t go out any further. I’ve even tried Desitin and A & D ointment, as
those worked well for my kids when they have diaper rash.

It’s thick and red and scaly and itches, and it drives me crazy. Sometimes I
even cry because it won’t go away. I don’t know if it’s psoriasis or eczema or
dermatitis or allergy or what. Doctor didn’t say. Didn’t even take a biopsy.

Has anyone else ever had this, and if so, what did you try for it, and did it
work?

I know that nutrition plays a big part in our bodies, and I can’t believe that
any reputable ND would ever say that it doesn’t. That too me is both amazing
and unconsciousable.

I have Hepatitis C and have had it since 1969. My liver biopsy shows that I’m
still stage 1, grade 1. I also have fibromyalgia along with it. These things
may or may not play a role in this rash. I’ve also been getting breast
infections. I told my doctor that I read that both diabetes and being
overweight can cause these problems, but she pooh-poohed both of those ideas.

Any ideas as how to get rid of this rash or what it could be are much
appreciated.

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