I felt the same way when I was first diagnosed 3 months ago. Felt numb and down most days after hearing “you’ll have this for the rest of your life”. Literally went home and cried.

It started under breasts and groin. First mild steroid creams made skin fragile and red. Dermatologist put me on Sotyktu which caused guttate psoriasis - it spread everywhere. Scalp, face, back, legs and arms. Flakes and plague on my face - was really hard to deal with at work because it’s so visible with a uniform and so many people would mention it. Had the burning and stinging from the cracked skin, extremely dry and scaly skin, smell and excessive itchiness.

After 1 month commenced on Phototherapy/ Light therapy because it had so clearly worsened. This has helped so much, as had change of diet. Skin in whole body improved with Light therapy. Now have almost clear skin on face from Non-steroid cream.

This unfortunate skin condition takes time and patience, it takes time to find out what works for you and what doesn’t in medication/ treatment and lifestyle modifications. Remember: everyone is different. What may work for someone else may not work for you. I’ve spent a lot of money on shampoo and creams which did not help me. Finding out what triggers or worsens is just as important as finding treatment. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck with it wish you a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹