FabSwingers.com forum: Eczema, psoriasis etc

By *riplef OP Man
over a year ago

West Kilbride

Just wondering if anyone else here suffers from skin conditions that make them feel self-conscious? How do you deal with it? I get guttate psoriasis and hate it

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By *ilentnoiseMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Same mate. I get Seborrheic dermatitis flare ups on the face from time to time and hate it too. Makes me feel self-conscious. But can mainly keep it under control with various things, in addition to trying to keep the stress levels under control.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"Same mate. I get Seborrheic dermatitis flare ups on the face from time to time and hate it too. Makes me feel self-conscious. But can mainly keep it under control with various things, in addition to trying to keep the stress levels under control."

Me & my eldest have this too but in our hair/hairline so looks like bad dandruff. Polytar shampoo in brown bottle is very good but stinks. I also have Daktarin for when it spreads to face

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By *ilentnoiseMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Me & my eldest have this too but in our hair/hairline so looks like bad dandruff. Polytar shampoo in brown bottle is very good but stinks. I also have Daktarin for when it spreads to face

I x"

Oh, have never thought to try Daktarin for the face. I'll give that a try too. Thanks for the tip

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

you aren't alone OP

mine gets really bad on my hands/arms/face, and it makes me really self conscious too.

ive not found anything that works, it just comes in fits and starts i guess. but just remember it won't last.

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By *riplef OP Man
over a year ago

West Kilbride

The thing that works best for me is phototherapy… I’ve recently bought my own so I don’t have to wait 6 months for it

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I (Mr) suddenly developed psoriasis on my face about 3 years ago. At the dermatology department the consultant suggested Methotrexate which I have take ever since and has cleared it up completely apart from one slight area behind on ear.

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By *stbury DavenportMan
over a year ago

Nottingham

I've been battling eczema since 2004. It's mostly under control with Diprobase and Dermovate these days, but it's something I'll always have to be aware of.

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By *riplef OP Man
over a year ago

West Kilbride

"I (Mr) suddenly developed psoriasis on my face about 3 years ago. At the dermatology department the consultant suggested Methotrexate which I have take ever since and has cleared it up completely apart from one slight area behind on ear.

I had a prescription for that but I opted not to take it due to the risks etc… I was tempted though. I do hate having the psoriasis though so maybe I should have gone for it

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

"The thing that works best for me is phototherapy… I’ve recently bought my own so I don’t have to wait 6 months for it "

I start phototherapy on Monday x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did have horrendous psoriasis on my scalp and then after a family death on my back and legs - it was very very demoralising - but thankfully met a couple of partners who didn’t bat an eyelid.

Have you had it looked at? With UV therapy and the use of Entsillar (dovobet but in a foam) it cleared it in a couple of months - like a miracle!

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

Cortisone cream xx

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

I've had eczema since I was 16yrs old.

Not had any major flair ups for a few yrs now. I've been very consistent with products but I've had flair ups on my neck and eyelids for the past 3 mths.

Looking and feeling rubbish about it.

OP and others, think we all struggle when it flairs up with confidence.

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By *isspurplechesterWoman
over a year ago

Chester

I’m prone to eczema flair ups and it makes me extremely self conscious within the swinging world anyway! Mine looks like ring worm, so literally red circles about the size of a penny each! Why oh why does it have to be on my bikini line

! I have to avoid any kind of Irish dairy item, as that would leave me covered within a few days!

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By *riplef OP Man
over a year ago

West Kilbride

"I've had eczema since I was 16yrs old.

Not had any major flair ups for a few yrs now. I've been very consistent with products but I've had flair ups on my neck and eyelids for the past 3 mths.

Looking and feeling rubbish about it.

OP and others, think we all struggle when it flairs up with confidence."

We should start a new group for people who understand the struggle

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By *riplef OP Man
over a year ago

West Kilbride

"I’m prone to eczema flair ups and it makes me extremely self conscious within the swinging world anyway! Mine looks like ring worm, so literally red circles about the size of a penny each! Why oh why does it have to be on my bikini line

! I have to avoid any kind of Irish dairy item, as that would leave me covered within a few days! "

That’s what my psoriasis is like. Loads of small bits all over

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

The only relief sometimes I get is to scratch until it bleeds.

I have found antihistamine tablets help stop the itch.

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I had a prescription for that but I opted not to take it due to the risks etc… I was tempted though. I do hate having the psoriasis though so maybe I should have gone for it"

Had no issues whatsoever, have regular blood tests to ensure that everything is right but otherwise nothing. I was worried that it would lower my immune system to the point that I would be constantly ill but ironically since I started taking the tablets I have only had one cold in two/three years.

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By *arleyfatboy2019Couple
over a year ago

Devon

I’ve been taking a injection called Imraldi ?

Once every fortnight in my thigh or stomach. Takes about 5 seconds and is almost painless if you get it right. Also use a bit of the Enstiller foam.

It went within 3weeks and currently is gone.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I've had psoriasis since about 1988. It flares up occasionally, and has caused psoriatic arthritis, but I've just learned to live with it

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

Get a touch of it on shin and knee on the leg I kneel on at work I find when I take my kenecort jab for hay fever it clears it up also might be worth a try for those who get it bad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got psoriasis, came on about 5 years ago and in winter I get a patch under my eye which is painful. All the creams seem to thin the skin which makes putting them around my eye a massive concern.

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By *ecky and justCouple
over a year ago

Godalming

I have stress related psoriasis on my right calf and both hands. If really stressed it flares up in my eyebrows as well.

Keeping stress levels low and regular UV treatment has helped and it’s fairly under control. Winter is worst time.

I have an emollient shower gel that helps a lot.

Mine is hardly life changing like some other people’s. But it can be annoying.

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By *3xDECouple
over a year ago

nottingham

I (Mrs) also suffer with Guttate psoriasis and have done from a very young age and since the beginning of lock down I was also diagnosed with dermatitis on my hands. I haven’t had clears skin on any part of my body in many years and struggle everyday with it. I found Dermovate helps with my hands but nothing else seems to help the rest so have come to terms with it.

I know that for whatever reason they may be, people tend to find it a put off when I’m at clubs and regularly point out how sore or bad it looks and I do feel pretty shit after that but for me now it is what it is and if people don’t like it then I just ask that they aren’t rude about it and move along.

I hope you find something that helps clear your skin in the long term. X

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By *nly us 4448Couple
over a year ago

London

I have bouts of it on my elbows and knees,always bought on by stress, it does make me very self conscious when it flares up. 30+ years Not managed to find a good cream yet.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

My daughter has severe eczema. She had shown some improvement with a biologic she has to self inject once a fortnight.

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By *isspurplechesterWoman
over a year ago

Chester

"My daughter has severe eczema. She had shown some improvement with a biologic she has to self inject once a fortnight. "

Oh bless her, I hope it starts to stabilise soon for her! When my eldest was younger, she used to have to bath six times a day in this special ointment, and get wrapped up like a mummy every night for bed! Thankfully now it has calmed down a lot, and only flares up when she travels, certain food types and stress!

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By *ildmanYorksMan
over a year ago

Doncaster & Bembridge

"My daughter has severe eczema. She had shown some improvement with a biologic she has to self inject once a fortnight. "

I feel for her. I have had eczema since childhood. It's currently under control, but I have had several flare ups over the years. I had been on steroid based ointments for years which have had some rather unpleasant side effects, the main one being I now have glaucoma. So I now avoid steroids at all costs. The dermatologist at the local hospital put me on Protopic, an ointment based on Tacrolimus which is an immunosuppressant. That might help your daughter rather than a lifetime on steroids.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have psoriasis but I tell myself I don't suffer from it I simply have it

It's simple I don't care what other people think if they don't like it stuff em

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had a prescription for that but I opted not to take it due to the risks etc… I was tempted though. I do hate having the psoriasis though so maybe I should have gone for it"

That’s what I take for mine and it’s the most horrible drug ever. Even though I only take it weekly I dread it makes me feel sick as anything. But it works. Also Enstila foam is really good. I use that on my tattoos when they’re fresh and boiling hot hours after, the foam spray is freezing and super moisturising. Psoriasis is a cunt!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have hidradenitis suppurativa i have so many scars as a result of that condition in various places on my body that I basically have no self confidence at all

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By *toC Thats MeWoman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Been battling with my psoriasis since I was 11. It’s very deflating at times. And also time consuming, I opted out of the medication for health reasons I’d rather not take them. So it’s lots of greasy steroid cream and light treatment for me. As someone else mentioned Entsilar foam is really good and eases it. Recently I’ve also been using lush’s dream cream and I’ve found it to be a good moisturiser that’s not greasy. X

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By *urio77Man
over a year ago

northampton

Yep can relate to all of the posts on here. Psoriasis is a confidence killer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive had eczema since I was 12 months old. Been a battle at times and many hospital admissions to get it under control but it seems to be behaving at the moment.

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I had a prescription for that but I opted not to take it due to the risks etc… I was tempted though. I do hate having the psoriasis though so maybe I should have gone for it

A few people have said it makes them sick, I guess I have just been lucky as no reaction at all. Follow up the once a week taking of the Methotrexate with folic acid the next day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve been struggling with psoriasis since my early 20’s. Nothing seems to really keep it at bay, tries puva which helped for a little bit. I find it really embarrassing, don’t swim any more and last time I visited a club just couldn’t handle the boxes only rule, and very nervous to meet anyone due to it. Nice to see fellow swingers in the same boat. #psoriasissupport

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By *urio77Man
over a year ago

northampton

! I have to avoid any kind of Irish dairy item, as that would leave me covered within a few days! "

I’m in the same boat. Have a look at my pictures. I got sick to death of having to pre warn meets about it and explaining that it’s not contagious.

So I just thought, sod it I’ll post a picture of my full body,for all to see.

Unfortunately this has drastically affected my meets on here which is a right kick in the teeth for me and my confidence.

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By *urio77Man
over a year ago

northampton

"The only relief sometimes I get is to scratch until it bleeds.

I have found antihistamine tablets help stop the itch.

I do this,at times I wish I had a chainsaw so I can chop off the itchy area

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a shame people are so small minded that this effects people's ability to meet other were all different shapes tall small fat and thin and people keep banging on about how being sexy is in the mind ...there clearly some very shallow minded folk out there

I have very small flare ups and if people have a problem with that then f#&k em

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

! I have to avoid any kind of Irish dairy item, as that would leave me covered within a few days!

I’m in the same boat. Have a look at my pictures. I got sick to death of having to pre warn meets about it and explaining that it’s not contagious.

So I just thought, sod it I’ll post a picture of my full body,for all to see.

Unfortunately this has drastically affected my meets on here which is a right kick in the teeth for me and my confidence. "

It looks fungal in nature from the photo. Have you tried canesten/timodene type creams ?

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

For anyone suffering from or living with this condition speak to your GP about phototherapy. It is working great for me...made such a difference in the space of a few weeks x

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By *urio77Man
over a year ago

northampton

! I have to avoid any kind of Irish dairy item, as that would leave me covered within a few days!

I’m in the same boat. Have a look at my pictures. I got sick to death of having to pre warn meets about it and explaining that it’s not contagious.

So I just thought, sod it I’ll post a picture of my full body,for all to see.

Unfortunately this has drastically affected my meets on here which is a right kick in the teeth for me and my confidence.

It looks fungal in nature from the photo. Have you tried canesten/timodene type creams ?"

No it’s not fungal. I’ve had it tested at the hospital and they found nothing. I was there on Friday( regular appointments with the dermatology department for the last 3 years) and I’ve tried everything that they have thrown at me. The doctor is going to use me as her case study in the December seminar to see if any of the other departments can help out. They have started the process of seeing whether I’m fit enough for them to suppress my immune system.

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

! I have to avoid any kind of Irish dairy item, as that would leave me covered within a few days!

I’m in the same boat. Have a look at my pictures. I got sick to death of having to pre warn meets about it and explaining that it’s not contagious.

So I just thought, sod it I’ll post a picture of my full body,for all to see.

Unfortunately this has drastically affected my meets on here which is a right kick in the teeth for me and my confidence.

It looks fungal in nature from the photo. Have you tried canesten/timodene type creams ?

I had it only on my elbows, but it looked identical to yours. I was prescribed a the usual, but tried some one else's timodene and it worked for me, despite my Gp insisting it wouldn't work. I now have another condition and take immune suppression, which consequently stops my psoriasis too.

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By *urio77Man
over a year ago

northampton

! I have to avoid any kind of Irish dairy item, as that would leave me covered within a few days!

I’m in the same boat. Have a look at my pictures. I got sick to death of having to pre warn meets about it and explaining that it’s not contagious.

So I just thought, sod it I’ll post a picture of my full body,for all to see.

Unfortunately this has drastically affected my meets on here which is a right kick in the teeth for me and my confidence.

It looks fungal in nature from the photo. Have you tried canesten/timodene type creams ?

Glad to hear that it has cleared up. I’ve heard that the immune suppressant is an injection,how do you get on with it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely mate although mine seems to flair up when the weather changes.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

"My daughter has severe eczema. She had shown some improvement with a biologic she has to self inject once a fortnight.

She was on methotrexate which worked but the side effects weren't fun. The biologic ( du pixant) works just as well but with far fewer side effects. It just took ages for the NHS to agree to it.

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

Not replying and quoting as posts getting too long. I take tablets, but if it causes tummy upsets, it can be taken as an injection to bypass the gut.

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By *urio77Man
over a year ago

northampton

Soffia.Glad to hear that it can be taken as a tablet,can’t stand injections. As for stomach side affects I’ll be sound,I’ve a stomach like a waste bin

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

"Soffia.Glad to hear that it can be taken as a tablet,can’t stand injections. As for stomach side affects I’ll be sound,I’ve a stomach like a waste bin

My stomach is pretty hard core, hence I didn't need the injection

To be fair, the drug is hard core. It suits you or it doesn't. Worth a try

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a rare form of eczema which flares on my feet. Fucked if you’ve got a foot fetish lol. It’s under control at the moment thankfully but it’s excruciating when it flares.

I also suffer with acne which is very embarrassing but easier to hide as I can wear make up.

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By *urio77Man
over a year ago

northampton

"Soffia.Glad to hear that it can be taken as a tablet,can’t stand injections. As for stomach side affects I’ll be sound,I’ve a stomach like a waste bin

My stomach is pretty hard core, hence I didn't need the injection

To be fair, the drug is hard core. It suits you or it doesn't. Worth a try

Agree. They’ve thrown everything at me including the kitchen sink. I’ve told them to use me as a guinea pig because I just want rid of it

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By *urio77Man
over a year ago

northampton

"I have a rare form of eczema which flares on my feet. Fucked if you’ve got a foot fetish lol. It’s under control at the moment thankfully but it’s excruciating when it flares.

I also suffer with acne which is very embarrassing but easier to hide as I can wear make up. "

I’ve got the same on the bottom of my right foot. I will scratch the bugger until it’s covered in cuts and bleeding. This usually leaves me hobbling for a few days.

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By *oulfulSinnerWoman
over a year ago

Chester

I've suffered for years and now am.on the stelara injection every 1q weeks and its been life changing, literally.

Aloe First spray was always very soothing and dries like water so no messy applications, can be bought from Forever Living, and no, I don't work for them lol

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By *oulfulSinnerWoman
over a year ago

Chester

One other thing, a herbalist told me once that ANYONE that suffers with psoriasis should take milk thistle which supports the liver, which is connected to psoriasis so I would advise anyone to try that and thank me later lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have a rare form of eczema which flares on my feet. Fucked if you’ve got a foot fetish lol. It’s under control at the moment thankfully but it’s excruciating when it flares.

I also suffer with acne which is very embarrassing but easier to hide as I can wear make up.

I’ve got the same on the bottom of my right foot. I will scratch the bugger until it’s covered in cuts and bleeding. This usually leaves me hobbling for a few days. "

DE? It’s agony isn’t it. Antihistamine is my friend x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"One other thing, a herbalist told me once that ANYONE that suffers with psoriasis should take milk thistle which supports the liver, which is connected to psoriasis so I would advise anyone to try that and thank me later lol"

Yes!!!!

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By *urio77Man
over a year ago

northampton

"I have a rare form of eczema which flares on my feet. Fucked if you’ve got a foot fetish lol. It’s under control at the moment thankfully but it’s excruciating when it flares.

I also suffer with acne which is very embarrassing but easier to hide as I can wear make up.

I’ve got the same on the bottom of my right foot. I will scratch the bugger until it’s covered in cuts and bleeding. This usually leaves me hobbling for a few days.

DE? It’s agony isn’t it. Antihistamine is my friend x "

It’s that rare the doctors don’t even know what it is,hence me being a case study haha. Yeah I’m on the antihistamines as well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have a rare form of eczema which flares on my feet. Fucked if you’ve got a foot fetish lol. It’s under control at the moment thankfully but it’s excruciating when it flares.

I also suffer with acne which is very embarrassing but easier to hide as I can wear make up.

I’ve got the same on the bottom of my right foot. I will scratch the bugger until it’s covered in cuts and bleeding. This usually leaves me hobbling for a few days.

DE? It’s agony isn’t it. Antihistamine is my friend x

It’s that rare the doctors don’t even know what it is,hence me being a case study haha. Yeah I’m on the antihistamines as well. "

Omg yes I was told it was pustular psoriasis and then a fungal infection and all sorts. Was given steroids, anti fungal you name it. But so far steroid when I feel a flare and antihistamine have been my friend. I found a trigger for me. It’s a chemical in shampoos and beauty products it’s a really long name methyl something or other lol. I changed my shampoo and that helped. I asked to see a dermatologist but my GP was an arse about it. I’ve been using a cream called tacrolimus which is anti rejection usually for transplant patients but it worked fairly well. The things we have to endure. Horrible isn’t it. I fully empathise. Xx

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