Psoriasis Awareness Month arrives in August, and one sufferer says an Amazon serum has changed her skin in a matter of days. Hannah Richmond, a 26-year-old stay-at-home mum from the US who has lived with psoriasis since she was 11, credits PSOregon Rescue Serum, priced at £12.45 for 50ml, with easing her symptoms quickly.
Hannah had tried apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, red light therapy and prescribed steroid treatments, but said none gave lasting relief. The condition also took a heavy toll on her confidence while she was growing up.
A lifelong struggle with psoriasis
"Over the following years, my psoriasis got worse and became more frequent. I'd also get a flare-up if I became stressed," Hannah said. She described how hard those early years were: "The first six years of living with psoriasis were the worst for me. I would be getting ready for school, and I would break down, cry and scream into my pillow. I would try to cover up the plaques with makeup. I was so frustrated that I was different and people would stare."
After spotting PSOregon on Instagram, she decided to try the brand's products. "Within the first few days of using the PSOregon products, I noticed my skin was improving," she said. "My flakes had gone down a lot, and the redness was going down after the first week, and my scalp felt calmer and less inflamed. My skin didn't feel as tight and dry as it had been, which was a very good sign, as it's rare to see anything work that fast."
What is in the formula?
PSOregon, an award-winning brand for psoriasis products, describes the Rescue Serum as a vegan-friendly product designed to soften rough, scaly skin and calm redness. Its ingredients include concentrated Oregon grape root, caffeine, botanical liquorice, horse chestnut and zinc, with a lightweight, non-greasy texture that only needs a small amount per application.
Hannah noticed the biggest improvements at the end of her second week of use. "My skin became much less red and furious and wasn't burning or itching as much. My skin is continuing to improve with each week I use the products," she added.
Other shoppers share results
The serum has drawn praise from other Amazon shoppers. One wrote: "This stuff has saved my life! I've been battling eye eczema for three years, and nothing has worked until now. This had my skin barrier repaired in two weeks and my skin is now normal. I won't use anything else on the skin around my eyes."
Another added: "I am quite amazed by this product - I have used it for just under a week on stubborn psoriasis and can honestly say it has almost resolved it in those few days. I could see daily improvements. Better than any steroid response."
However, one reviewer noted: "It would help if it came in larger quantities." For those seeking that, Balmond's Skin Salvation is available in 50ml and 120ml sizes, while E45's Psoriasis Cream, priced at £19.99 at Boots, has also proved popular. One E45 user said: "I have been using this cream for a fortnight and it has made a great deal of difference to the psoriasis I have on my feet."
Another PSOregon enthusiast said: "I have had psoriasis for 40 years. To date, only tar products have helped. Such a relief to find a non-staining, smelly, skin-thinning and non-prescription product that actually does what it says."
