"It's Taken Over My Life!" Man Suffers From Depression Due To Severe Psoriasis | The Bad Skin Clinic

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Dr Emma gets a visit Chris, who suffers from an extreme case of psoriasis that has taken over his entire body and now he struggles to enjoy his daily life.
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From Season 4 Episode 9
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[@barbarakempf761]

Oh God help this man

[@ddowd8492]

Dr. Emma is my all-time favorite doctor on the internet. She is so skilled and her bedside manner is next to none. So happy for this man.

[@debraboyea7776]

I agree!

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

She works in a NHS hospital too & has private clinics too

[@TheMichaelpilar]

and Dr Lee as well

[@stephanieann622]

I wish she was in the states. Most doctors here are worthless if you have something that’s not textbook in its presentation.

[@stacyhutchinson1143]

I am a 61-year-old woman who started getting psoriasis at the age of seven. I have been depressed all my life and I am on antidepressants. I also have psoriatic arthritis now, and went to see a rheumatologist who changed my life. I no longer have breakouts I have more confidence and I am so much happier. My doctor prescribed Taltz injections once a month and I have to say I am feeling 100% better. I went to Stanford university three times stayed for two weeks the first time 10 days the second time and just an office visit the third time while I was in high school they use tar baths and ultraviolet lights which helped immensely also. Taltz not only cleared my psoriasis which I had from head to toe but also has helped with my psoriatic arthritis❤ bless this man and Dr. I Emma too!

[@lorienray6216]

I understand psoriasis, my Grandfather had 2nd worse case in North America. As a child I saw my Grandfther in pain, sometimes cry with pain and embarrassment. To see a proud man like this it broke my heart. He had the scales from top of head to bottom of feet. It cracked, bled, itchy. He would have Teresa tar baths, went to hospital to be burned, he loved to fish and the water at the two room cottage. He would always be covered up, yet some sun helps. I was the only Grandchild he felt comfortable in front of and I would clean the bathroom for him. He was a smoker and quit, stress and sugar made it worse. Everywhere he went the path of white scales followed. I felt bad for him, hating to see him suffer as he was my fishing buddy and best friend. Back then you did not have these options. So happy for this man, wish you all the best

[@HeavensMee]

I'm sorry that your grandfather suffered so much. 😢

[@gretaweiss6802]

Thank you for sharing your grandpa’s story. I’m so sorry he suffered so much. He definitely didn’t deserve it-he’s at peace now though. ❤

[@sylviagreybe672]

So happy for this guy. What a difference to his life!

[@sivaschuh4396]

I am so happy for this gentleman. Good grief, he looked like he suffered so before therapy. Bravo, Dr. Emma!

[@MurasakiOnca]

Wow. What a difference at the end, what a life saver. It's so sad to see people suffer and wait to get help or a 2nd opinion.

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

For those of us with chronic illness… It can take 6 to 7 years for us to get a correct diagnosis.

[@kathithalheimer9054]

I have tears. Never have I seen something like this. I have psoriasis and I have never ever seen someone like this! My heart aches for him

[@karenheartoriginal3783]

Ohhhhh this is SUCH a wonderful outcome! I’m really proud of you for cutting back/out the cigarettes in your life and the rewards are written all over you! May you continue to have this new joy from your healing body!!

[@jenn-k-h]

What a lovely man, I'm so happy that he was able to get the help he needed ❤️

[@sammie20]

through sickness and health, richer or poorer...this couple amazing...wishing them the very best....I love my husband so much, I would never abandon him...23 yrs together...I am now his caregiver...0ver 20 yrs. between us...Happy for this wonderful man...congrats on puppy...be blessed with your family...Doc...you saved this man!!!

[@joanm9839]

God bless him!!! Thank you, Dr. Emma, for helping this man feel normal again!!! I’m so happy for him and the fact that he can enjoy his life with his wife! And they got a puppy! 🥰🥰🥰🎉🎉

[@LauraChapin-oz9ec]

What a transformation! Good for him following doctor's advice and seeing great improvement.

[@shyldaodell6442]

These clips are very uplifting. Dr. Emma is a gentle soul and a truly gifted practitioner. I've had my share of skin issues, so I have some idea of what this man has experienced with psoriasis and how depressing it can be. I'm so glad he's better.

[@sadalien9049]

I never think "Eew" at psoriasis. I do think "Oww" though. I know firsthand how painful skin conditions can be. (I have HS)

[@thestraggletag2616]

Ouch, have you tried the treatments dr emma has given her patients?

[@melvian75]

i am so grateful that he found relief. poor guy

[@ginaloverofangels]

That's Big difference. I'm so thrilled for him, and his loving wife.

[@rachelmyers7104]

I was blessed to get a new Dermatologist , who put me on cosentyx injections and changed my life. I still have some side effects from psoriatic arthritis but I’m doing better.

[@danadomino]

My dermatologist put me on Skyrizi and everything finally disappeared. Nothing had worked until I got on biologics. What a game changer. Sadly still dealing with the arthritis as well.

[@scottw4782]

This breaks my heart with what these two are going thru. But the love they have for each other is epic.

[@macbuff81]

I've been battling PTSD and all the "fun" that comes with it for over a decade now ever since my parents died. It has taken the joy out of much of my life. No matter what the cause, depression is a vile, destructive condition that creates a sense of loneliness and self-loathing that is hard to put into words.

[@Love_Child363]

I know how this man feels, I was there for many years. So happy he as his life back.

[@heatherrowles9930]

I have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Im also in advanced heart failure which means, other than steroid creams, my condition cant be treated. Im always delighted when I see someone getting relief from this horrible disease which is, absolutely, a whole body disease capable of doing terrible things. After 20+ years of symptoms my hands are twisted as are my feet.

[@chrissy0868]

Jeezzzzz😮.....so bad. I am happy you met Dr. Emma,all the best for you and your family. Greets from Germany 🙋‍♀️

[@TheTishy44]

I take so much for granted, I realize this when I see these stories. I’m so glad he’s getting better and will continue too. Great doctor.

[@tracydownie169]

Love Dr Emma. You are just amazing how you this lovely man with his psoriasis. I also suffer psoriasis and was lucky to have a wonderful dermatologist, who then referred me to a wonderful Rhumatologist as I have psoriatic arthritis now.

[@janakujawa1629]

Poor man. I hope you can give him some relief.

[@ChristineInNornia]

Dr Emma is a treasure💖

[@caseyslove]

I’m so happy Dr. Emma could help this man and bring back the spark in his life so he can experience joy again.

[@Nwladylaura369]

So happy for him! And I hope his skin continues to improve. 😊

[@Bigaitch]

Very uplifting video. A really nice chap whose gratitude towards Dr Emma was so heartfelt. As for Dr Emma, a diamond of a lady , fantastic at her job with a manner to match..

[@edith1315]

Even his walk is different, I'm so happy for him

[@eringarcia5532]

I remember when I was diagnosed as a child with Plaque Psoriasis, it was a blessing to know and get treated, but also I was made fun of forever. Now in my 40s I was diagnosed Psoriatic Arthritis. I don’t have huge plaques anymore, but my feet crack so bad that I can’t walk and I have no toe nails and at this age, people will make fun and talk about my feet. It’s so hard, painful, and embarrassing.

[@clairwilliams1782]

Give up gluten which means no flour or pasta, very little sugar, alcohol. Eat more peas , beans rice fruit vegetables. It helps a lot, try.

[@rc8929]

Taltz cleared up my psoriasis, but without insurance it would be a deal breaker in costs in the USA. I had the nail symptoms and worsening psorius for years. Within 6 weeks of initial treatment everything was cleared up.

[@TheHungarianchick]

The cost of health care and medication in this country is criminal. 😢

[@danadomino]

I got put on Skyrizi, a biologic as well, and I've gotten it 100% free from Abbvie Assist program because of either no insurance or lack of insurance coverage. The Abbie Assist program has been a life saver for me. Skyrizi completely cleared me of my psoriasis. There are options to get biologics at no cost, just takes a good doctor and an application.

[@rossi6113]

YET AGAIN, useless G.P's letting a poor patient suffer when there was CLEARLY help available for him. This country disgusts me. Well done once again Dr Emma - a little angel💖x

[@janisfaloon2702]

I have so much sympathy for this man. This a terrible condition but I was horrified to see him deliberately scratching his sin off his legs onto the chair he was sitting on. His poor wife. Surely he could have put a towel down first.

[@peachycream]

People give out about pharmaceutical companies all the time. Yet there's not one of us hasn't benefited. Some people are only alive because of research and medicine. Some people are more comfortable and controlled. Research and development is to be admired. These medications she puts people on really work.

[@BobbyFlay14]

Poor bloke. I’ve had eczema for 32 years that gets as bad as this. It can seriously cripple you for weeks until it’s slightly manageable again

[@kristicitak3932]

Absolutely amazing!!! Love this outcome. My favorite doctor to watch. So very kind & respectful to everyone she helps. 🙏💗🥰

[@bonniebates683]

Right on Dr. Emma! You're a true blessing.

[@kateymateymusic1]

Emma is the most sympathetic and caring doctor

[@KalinduUdawela-wv1sv]

Dr emma you should always do the same way that you explain the patient. So nice to hear

[@antisocialangel_182]

I'm so thankful my psoriasis is contained to my scalp and I've found medication that works for me. It feels like a hot iron is being held to your skin on top of the cracking and itching... I can't imagine living with it all over my body, unmedicated.

[@renavogel7114]

In Deutschland kenne ich keinen Arzt und keine Ärztin, die so gut zum Patienten ist und sich so viel Zeit nimmt und so lange zuhört. Höchstens vielleicht beim Psychologen. Tolle Ärztin hier, gute Arbeit.

[@dianakroenke4013]

What an incredible woman so empathetic and genuine ❤️

[@Mommapunkin]

My mom had psoriasis just about all over her body, but she was told to by a tanning bed and with that and meds her psoriasis went from 85% of her body down to 15% of her body.

[@PhilStephens-z4i]

Wow! What a difference a doctor makes!

[@kyhwai]

So happy for him

[@misoeriksson8333]

Why cant he clean up after himself?? He is a grown man

[@cillamoke]

Bless his heart ❤

[@brey1720]

Psorisis would friggin suck 🥺 this poor guy, in total misery 🥺 and even his wife, just missing what they had before it effected their life. But i hope in due time their love can gain the strength it had & they can bond and have a special relationship. Its great to see the difference already but may it get even bettter!

[@barbridingsTheResinator]

Dr. Emma is a wonder!

[@w00shieuk]

I am really struggling with my psoriasis at the moment. It’s something I have never had under control! It’s a horrible thing to have to deal with!

[@igormac88]

Another time that dr. Emma brought me tears of joy

[@Kitty_cat2001]

Great work. Will you see a podiatrist to sort the toes?

[@gigijordan8960]

Oh! Poor man! I am hurting for him...

[@kathycuster1714]

My heart breaks for you! I hope you can get it under control!

[@itsjustme.7059]

Bless his heart. That looks so painful.

[@shelleylopresti6999]

What a lovely man!

[@gnorman8852]

What a wonderful transformation for this man!

[@543Molly]

God bless you! ❤

[@shirleycosby6908]

So happy fo r him ❤❤❤

[@saralanglais5529]

The man is purple on his legs and his wife said, “a bit red, but not too bad though…” can’t begin to imagine his bad days. So glad he found help!

[@RobertFrame-l7d]

He must have been in terrible pain! I hope he stays with reduced pain and lesions.

[@Teresa-L.2024]

Nobody has to live like this. There are so many biologic medicines available that can literally work miracles for psoriatric patients. Most have payment assistance programs to cover the costs.

[@timothyhosek3551]

My god this looks so painfull. People don't realize what it does to you mental health. Depression and anxiety. You can't blame anyone with this condition being sad or anxious. I hope she can help him.

[@hollyodii5969]

He’s like a new man!!!

[@denny2172]

Since i moved back to my tropical humid home country, I have been cured of psiorisis

[@floydfarano3284]

Very sad it had to go on for so long.But I understand having some thing chronic you go to smoking.

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

Sadly skin conditions and certain types of arthritis can go hand in hand. I see people here suffering with both. I have Crohn’s disease which can affect skin, joints, eyes, etc. I never can understand how a patient suffers this bad before they can get help. I’ve had bouts of itchy skin where I’m given a topical corticosteroid as well as a pill which helps. Seeing this poor man scratch himself like that was unbelievable. I can’t imagine the pain he’d be in.😩

[@eugenieroyce3312]

Oh my! This poor dear soul!

[@BLFulle]

This is astonishing.

[@lindak3030]

I mean I feel bad for the man, but why does his wife "forever have to clean up behind him" - He probably knows how to use a broom.

[@beksinskis.creature]

He probably does. The producers didn't film that because they wanted to emphasize the effect it has on his wife. Plus it clearly hurts for him to walk and his wife loves him dearly enough to do it anyway. Don't be so judgemental

[@jydeinden]

he is looking SO good after the treatment :)

[@austinclaire1]

I’m sorry, but why can’t he clean up his own skin flakes?

[@firesong83]

I love DR Emma. I do have a problem when it comes to doctors who just say quit smoking and they don't offer any kind of a help to do so I haven't had a cigarette in about 13 or 14 years and I can tell you that quitting smoking with more difficult for me than giving up heroin and alcohol put together I think people need to understand that smoking cigarettes can be more addictive than cocaine and does a lot more damage

[@tashadavis2491]

Doctors are amazing they work through the God and change peoples lives for the better❤🙏🏿🙏🏿❤❤😊

[@leonip9142]

Oh my, that looks so painful. Poor guy

[@mikemmikem2758]

Happy to see Dr Emma mention giving up smoking - deadly drug in the universe. I have excema and scalp dermatitis and for flareups for the excema I'm prescribed Triamcinolone Cream with excellent results. For the dermatitis I use 3 different Head and Shoulders products and I no longer use body soap but now use Avenno body wash and within 3 minutes of showering I use Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion. I also no longer have ugly heels. Thanks for the always excellent videos.

[@gregedmand9939]

This is an indication of the power of nicotine addiction. Any sane person with a chronic condition such as this would be grasping at the slightest hint of removing contributing factors. You will see a similar situation in the Asian acne treatment videos of severe affliction. Yet smoking, especially by males, in that population is at extremely high levels, despite all the medical opinion that it makes acne far worse. I had an aunt who would not even quit smoking after lung cancer caused a lung to be removed. Sadly, even 6 months later he confesses to still be at it. Like most smokers, if they confess to "I'm down to 3 or 4 a day" they likely are reporting their best days, not average. The medication has made the biggest change, but if his condition did not convince him to quit... Nothing will.

[@LD-tk7qf]

There is no reason he can’t take care of himself!!! He can clean up his mess too

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

Oh this poor man....

[@robertknight2556]

As a smoker for around fifty years (without psoriasis), I seriously question that this chap has gone down to four or five cigarettes a day. Double that, and you may have just got it right (we smokers are liars in medical situations). Smoking is not negotiable as an addiction; you either stop or you don't.

[@mrlover4310]

Good on him

[@kennethjones8653]

Dr Emma. I have Grover’s Disease. Do you have any suggestions to control this debilitating problem.

[@vinmangob8555]

Is not Psoriasis a gut problem? I just started getting it at 45, and doing research, I hope this video help me. My mother had it all over most of her life, some doctor give her a shot of something at the age of 65, she was clear for 10 years.

[@adamadam-jo7ik]

beau travail docteur c est supers

[@herbertcharles3165]

I don’t smoke, and yet I can’t get rid of my psoriasis. I started a new very very expensive drug 3 months ago: Siliq, but it doesn’t seem to be working yet.

[@pawsfurGod]

PRAISE GOD❤

[@libertys.1534]

I wonder why he never went to anyone before? Normally people go to Emma because they have been elsewhere and they couldn’t help. At least he has relief now

[@princesthebest9076]

This poor guy

[@velvetspicer1962]

Amazing!

[@WilliamLeam]

Depression and physical illnesses are interrelated.

[@marindamouton7557]

Whow that's amazing 👏 😍

[@brad8242]

Women who get pregnant stop smoking completely, immediately. But someone who can't leave the house can only get down to 4 or 5 a day?? That seems a little weak. But I'm happy for his progress overall.

[@DrunkenDemon]

Are you implying that all pregnant women stop Smoking? Because that would be false.

[@Ddrhl]

What steroid and pill was he prescribed?

[@Love_Child363]

I'm thinking methotrexate.

[@cheryllines4106]

Wow poor Guy - looks like those horrific Tranq Fentanyl scars 💔

[@HomerSimpson-gr1uj]

I am surprised she does not do the laser ablation for the plaque.

[@Angel-rq3pi]

Too much stress causes outbreaks. Been there done that. Still recovering. Without prescription drugs. Just OTC rx and less stress.

[@kxenia7852]

What's otc rx?

[@maryspires7138]

Wonderful

[@beckymigdal517]

He has a wonderful, lovely wife

[@sunfloweralpacas]

Which he seems to take advantage of, or she likes to be a martyr. How could he sit right next to a mess yhat he created and expect her to sweep it up?

[@keyk8004]

@@sunfloweralpacas youre so easy to judge no? Its easy for u to say that because u don't have our illness. its painful to move specially with his condition where the body is covered 80% of it.

[@corvettesbme]

Great! I love her!