Nicole Carter, a 26-year-old NHS claims administrator from Staffordshire, has described how her psoriasis, which she had suffered from for over a decade, went from being 'torture' to mostly cleared after using an £10.95 cream bought on Amazon. She said that within two months, most of her psoriasis patches had disappeared, and the remaining ones were clearing quickly.
Carter first noticed signs of psoriasis at age 16, beginning as a 'small patch along my hairline at the back of my head'. Over the years, she tried countless treatments, but her condition worsened. Her worst flare-up occurred at the beginning of this year, covering her stomach, back, neck, forehead, legs, and ears. She said, "It was honestly torture, I couldn’t move freely without my skin pulling or splitting."
Discovery of PSOregon Skincare
Having 'given up on treatments' because nothing worked for long, Carter focused on sunlight and moisturising. She regularly researched new psoriasis treatments online, and it was her sister who first read about PSOregon Skincare. Carter decided to try the PSOregon Maintenance Cream, available on Amazon for £10.95.
She said, "It was honestly one of the best decisions I've made. I saw a difference in my psoriasis in a week, I was honestly shocked at how quickly I felt the change. I could move and stretch without pain as the tight dry skin plaques became softer and more flexible." She added that the cream "seemed to work on a much deeper level than other creams I had tried. It was the first product to actually target the inflammation, and redness in my skin."
Impact on Confidence and Mental Health
Carter explained that her psoriasis affected her confidence and mental health, especially when she was younger. She felt self-conscious because she would drop flakes of skin everywhere, having to hoover her room and bed every day. She said, "I just felt gross." However, after using the cream, her outlook changed dramatically. She now wears lighter colours and shorter sleeves, feeling much less self-conscious.
According to the NHS, psoriasis is a long-term inflammatory skin condition with symptoms like 'dry, itchy, sore, flaky patches of skin that form what look like silvery-white scales'. It commonly appears on the head, behind the ears, chest, tummy, back, bottom, forearms, elbows, lower legs, and knees.
Other Users' Experiences and Alternatives
Other Amazon reviewers have shared mixed experiences. Harry said, "Really helped my psoriasis, very impressed as I have tried so many things." Barbara commented, "I have only very recently started to use this cream but have already noticed that the skin is smoother on the areas with psoriasis after just a few applications." However, Gloria wrote, "It doesn't really help my psoriasis and skin dries quickly after applying so not good." Lewis added, "It’s affordable, it’s fast acting, and.. best of all… it actually works, unlike most other creams on here!"
For those seeking alternatives, Cetraben Moisturising Cream is available for £16.80 at Boots, and E45 Moisturiser Cream can be purchased from Pharmacy2U for £16.29. Both are commonly used for psoriasis and other dry skin conditions.
