Yes indeed, psoriasis in the scalp area is very bothersome mostly because it is noticeable. But in the last 3 years, the plaques of psoriasis around my mid-section had worsened, merging as one large mass. It's makes it very painful to move around because it would crack the skin or snag on my clothes. Ouch!

Elbows and knees - not so much painful as it is unsightly - especially in this humid weather. I've just learned to suck it up!

The place where have the most grief is my right knee. I have developed Psoriatic Arthritis. I have been told that 30% of psoriasis suffers get this Arthritis.

I find that the psoriasis on my palms is very painful. The skin also cracks and snags.

Hello to all,
As for me, the worst places for my psoriasis are on my face and in my ears. When I get a flare-up, I find it very uncomfortable, the itching, swelling, redness and dry skin is sometimes enough to drive me mad. I also learned that the more I let it bother me, the more it does. I also have it on my scalp but I usually have this part of it under control, so this is a lot less bothersome than the other regions.

Even more bothersome are lesions in the face and throat. Especially, around the nostrils, eyebrows, jawline and ears; all highly visible. It seems that facial psoriasis is very rare, but hey it does happen. Sun therapy does help to reduce the redness and the scales.

Hello,I feel that where my psoriasis is most aggravating is my upper legs and torso, which seems to be the worst of the infection.I am currently affected from the lower abdomen to the upper feet.

Under my nails.

I have experienced scalp, torso, genital and buttock plus palm psoriasis. Without a doubt, the most troublesome is the palmar psoriasis as it is painful, impossible to hide and affects you socially.

I have psoriasis on my right hand and down one finger now I have psoriatic arthritis. I also have psoriasis on my ankles, side of my right leg, on both legs just below the hips, on my elbows and on my left hip and a small patch just above my belly button, and on my knees and a big patch up above my right knee. I also have it on the back of my scalp. When I get really hot and sweaty my scalp gets really itchy.

Hello, I have psoriasis in different places, but the worst is on my hands, can't hide that!

Aux parties génitales car c'est ça pique intensément et c'est plus difficile à traiter étant un endroit humide et non exposé...

My ear is the worst feeling, the itch drives me crazy and so the scratching makes me look crazy, laugh. The eyebrows bothers me and seems to flake worst but is less noticeable than the spots on my hands. Prescription creams do seem to help but remembering to put it on before leaving the house is something else (denial I guess).

I read the Science Daily article (July 19/07) and it basically says that is our own fault when medications do not work. (Bull) Poor medications, poor understanding by doctors, and assuming one type of medication will work for EVERYONE, every time, without accepting the fact our bodies are all individual, constantly changing + hormonal levels fluctuate; cancelling out the efforts of a medication. Written by a doctor that blames the patient for being sick. (dealt with a few of those) I do NOT enjoy or benefit from having psoriasis.

The largest area, which is 6 inches below my right side of my chest. It throbs. The ones on my thighs as well, because my clothes rub on them.

Les pires parties pour moi ce sont mes coudes. J'ai de grosses plaques et quand c'est très humide ou très sec mes plaques fendent et j'ai de la difficulté a plier mes bras. OUCH OUCH OUCH

I have it all over so I think it all bothers me especially tender areas when it itches. The scalp is lousy because when it flakes it lands on eyebrows or glasses and others think
you have terrible dandruff. I have had it for 18 years one never gets used to it because something always flares up.

I have psoriasis inside and outside of my ears, on my elbows, buttocks, all over my back, breasts, both legs, the most bothersome is on my back.

I noticed that by avoiding citrus juice like oranges and juices and avoiding wheat seems to be less severe.Lately I am not so careful with my eating habit and I have more flare-ups. Really stress is the biggest culprit.... how can we avoid stress...

The bottom of my feet is the one that bothers me the most. I am past the self conscience state. I don't care who stares at me or what they think.... but when I can't walk because of the pain, that's tough. I found that creams and plastic bags on my feet overnight help.

I was first diagnosed with psoriasis 2 years ago & I am now 58 years old.The very first thing I did when diagnosed was to make absolutely sure from my doctor that it was not in any way contagious, because my first & only grandson was on his way.Today I have fairly severe Plaque Psoriasis on my hands, palms, arms, legs & feet. It really did bother me a lot at first but I decided to carry on with my life. My family & good friends are all aware of what the disease is & make me feel comfortable about it. Having a forum & the information to talk & learn more about this condition is one of the best things I have come across.This summer I will be going back to wearing "T" shirts & shorts & not let the condition control who I am.

I have psoriasis on my shins and calves, thighs, buttocks, stomach, sides and back. Also a little on my elbows and biceps. I was diagnosed with a small spot of psoriasis on my right shin about 10 years ago and it has very slowly gotten worse over time. I am considering light therapy but still must consult my doctor.

Definitely on my face. I am only 22 years old and I've had psoriasis for 17 years. My doctor says that he considers it as being "mild" but to me it's severe because of the emotional effects. This is especially frustrating when I try to get treatments other than topicals because I am not deemed as being severe enough for anything else. This year has been the worst for my face. I get these devastating breakouts on my forehead, around my eyebrows and along my hair line that make me want to stay home from work. I can relate 100% to
"M B" on the first half of that comment.

Je souffre du psoriasis sur les deux jambes.Toutefois étant déjà très médicamenté pour autres choses, je n'ose en prendre plus. Le pire pour moi, est que souvent, durant la nuit surtout, je me gratte tellement que mes draps sont toujours pleins de taches de sang. Alors imaginez la quantité de galle qui me couvrent. De plus, c'est très laid de voir ça. Un bon traitement que j'ai trouvé, pour moi, en tout cas, c'est la lampe solaire, suivie d'un bon bain avec du sel de mer.

I was raised with a saying.... I used to wish for shoes.... till I met a man with no feet...........
Having this for over the past ten years I wish I could say that I've gotten tothe point that it is a non-issue... not so.
Take heart all... you are NOT alone ok!!!
Know it, and the unfeeling comments made by people that ahve NO IDEA ...water off a ducks back!!! ...and yes,,, I have had it on my face...scalp...shins...legs...etc etc
I am tring to do a homeopathic remedy at the mo' and as we know.. anything homeopathic does indeed take time...
I wish all well in every way... know there is a place here that is safe.. and EVERYONE understands.... it's literally been a life-saver for me
Greetings of the season to you all..
Jeannie

Every area gives me grief for different reasons, but the rest wouldn't bother me as much if only the top of my back and my face would be clear. The ones on my sides cause me pain when I twist because they all crack and break. The ones on my legs (especially the knees) heat up like a bad sunburn to the point that I can feel it through my jeans. And the ones on my hairline are just annoying.

Here's something very strange I think, my psoriasis shows up bilaterally acemetrally It is in the exact same spots as it is on the other side of my body. Chinese medicine dr's have been baffled with this for awhile and any dermatologist says oh that's normal but I mean it's identically even on both sides on the exact same patch of dermis and I am quite covered and certain spots disappear together at the same time with diff treatments eg, I will use cream on one side not the other and they will both disappear and reoccur together weird.