Call Me Jimmy wrote: » anyone on the dithrocream, you just asked your doctor dermatologist? Is it for dermatitis as well? Do the effects last when you stop?
Call Me Jimmy wrote: » Is it for dermatitis as well? Do the effects last when you stop?
Dubl07 wrote: » It's usually a hospital dermatology consultant who refers you to a daycare clinic. They'll do tests on your skin to see how tolerant you are of the prescribed wavelength. You might be referred for PUVA (psoralen and UVA) which could be either medicated baths + light or tablets + light, or you could be referred for UVB - no meds, just light. You strip off, remove all piercings, tie up long hair, put on goggles/protective facemask and step into a light box - for all the world like a tanning booth but rather stronger. In my case it was usually three times a week with the time/intensity ramping up a little each time. Your GP or specialist nurse should be able to talk you through it all in more detail before referring you to a consultant.
kyeev wrote: » I'm just back from my annual 2 week "psoriasis treatment" in Portugal. Out of the 2 weeks, I got about 7 or 8 good days of sunshine. I have sallow skin that is well adapted to taking the sun, so don't have to use high factor sun screen. So as usual, it has massively calmed the itch especially on my right leg, which was driving me to distraction. The worst patch on my right arm has also noticeably reduced in red/flakeyness. The two patches on my left hand look much the same, the skin around them is brown but the patches remain pretty red. So does anyone know, is it the suns rays (UVA/UVB) that is doing this calm down or is it the increase in vitamin D made in the skin?
sheep? wrote: » I used to live in Japan, and cycled to work every day, walked everywhere etc... I got a crap load of sun and it definitely helped me. I was on dovobet/dovonex in Ireland, but over there I wasn't on any prescription meds for two years and never had any problems. Probably helped that I ate a lot of fish. But anyway, back in Ireland and the two Ds are pissing me off. I'm about to start methotrexate, so fingers crossed....
wonga77 wrote: » Ive been very busy the last while with work and study and ive hardly had anything to drink for about 2 months, bar one night at a stag. Havent noticed any improvement whatsoever in my psoriasis which is disappointing
Psoriasis flares. Many psoriasis patients find that when they drink alcohol, their psoriasis flares. This seems to be an issue more with men than women who have psoriasis. “It’s not entirely clear why there’s a connection between psoriasis outbreaks and consuming substantial amounts of alcohol,” says Dr. Evans, “but the evidence suggests there is.”
The type of drink you choose may also make a difference. In a recent study, only consumption of non-light beer seemed to be associated with the development of psoriasis. Drinking more than five non-light beers per week nearly doubled the risk. Light beer, white or red wine, and liquor did not, which led the researchers at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston University to suspect the gluten in the barley in beer may be the issue. Although light beer does contain gluten, smaller amounts of grain are used in the production of light beer.
sheep? wrote: » Hey suttenboi! I actually didn't, your post is the first I've ever heard of Fumaderm. I had the choice of methotrexate or light therapy. I've had the light treatment before, and it worked quite wellish, but I was living in Dublin at the time. I'm in Wexford now, so it's impractical. So, I went with the methotrexate (especially since I don't drink). The doctor is sending down the prescription (I had to get bloods taken first), and I should be starting it next week. Lots of bloods to be taken! Have to get my GP to take them a week after I start the treatment, and again I have to see my Dermatologist 4 weeks after that. I'll keep you posted!
rizzee wrote: » Has anyone used "normal" sunbeds in shops/gyms etc? I keep getting people saying to try it out.
suttonboi1 wrote: » I was given the two options from my derm... Went with the Fumaderm as didn't think the side effects appeared to be as severe! I'm the same bloods all taken and I am back with the derm in four weeks... So far I'm on day 2 of my treatment and no side effects noted yet, which is good as from reading other posts on it they can be severe and instant with some people...
Gael23 wrote: » That is not recommended. Those "Normal" sunbeams emit massively higher levels of UV light and are really not safe, thats why so many places no longer offer them.
rizzee wrote: » Yeah, I was thinking that. Got some D3 tablets there to try out. I work night shifts so obviously don't get as much daylight which doesn't help at all!
fionny wrote: » there is a crowd here in cork that rents out the UVB lamps inlcuding a bed for psoriasis treatment. Personally I bought a cheap and cheerful handheld UVB lamp on ebay which has done the job nicely as a side measure... once I get the P under control it will be idea for any emerging patches.
rizzee wrote: » Any chance of a link to the one/similar one you bought? The ones I see on eBay are mad money!
rubadub wrote: » I have posted before about the cheapest way to get them, buying a lamp which takes that type of bulb and buying the philips bulb separately from a reputable seller. All the small ones use the same 9W philips bulb. In recent years cheaper generic bulbs have come out but studies showed the light output was not as good. They appear time to time on adverts. I have seen some poor quality ones on adverts too though. Here is a larger one This is the small one I would get. it has light tube things to shine light in against the scalp if you have long hair.
rubadub wrote: » I have posted before about the cheapest way to get them, buying a lamp which takes that type of bulb and buying the philips bulb separately from a reputable seller. All the small ones use the same 9W philips bulb. In recent years cheaper generic bulbs have come out but studies showed the light output was not as good. They appear time to time on adverts. I have seen some poor quality ones on adverts too though. Here is a larger one http://www.adverts.ie/other-health-beauty/uvb-lamp/10320094 This is the small one I would get. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dermalight-Comb-Psoriasis-Treatment-Medically-Certified/dp/B0069RLGM4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1461491403&sr=8-2&keywords=uvb+therapy it has light tube things to shine light in against the scalp if you have long hair.
suttonboi1 wrote: » I have 4 UV courses of treatment in Vincent's but they said any more would significantly increase the chances of developing skin cancer.
Skatedude wrote: » So I had Psoriasis on my scalp years ago in my teens and it cleared up and havent had any issues in the last 25 years, but lately now that i'm in my forties that its started to flare up on my back and arms. Bit unusual as it was normally on your scalp or your arms etc and not normal to switch? Nizoral shampoo worked great on my scalp, but now not sure how to deal with in on my back and arms, e45 helps but only as a relief. I was thinking that hard water might be an issue or stress but not sure? Any advise?
Skatedude wrote: » Nizoral shampoo worked great on my scalp, but now not sure how to deal with in on my back and arms,
3 How to use Nizoral shampoo 2 What you need to know before you use Nizoral shampoo Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Nizoral shampoo is for use on your hair or skin only. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. How often you should use Nizoral shampoo The recommended dose is: For dandruff or dry or greasy scaling of the skin • Start by using the shampoo twice a week • You should use it every 3 or 4 days for 2 to 4 weeks • You should then use the shampoo once every 1 to 2 weeks to stop the symptoms coming back • Do not use the shampoo more often than your doctor has told youFor white to brown patches on the skin • You should use the shampoo on the white to brown patches of skin once a day for up to 5 days • If the white to brown patches become more noticeable when you have been in the sun: - You should use the shampoo once a day for 3 days before you next expose your skin to the sun • Do not use the shampoo more often than your doctor has told you Using Nizoral shampoo • Wash your hair or infected part of skin with the shampoo • Leave it on for 3 to 5 minutes • Rinse thoroughly If Nizoral shampoo gets in your eyes Gently bathe your eyes in cold water. Using your normal shampoo • If you need to wash your hair between treatments, use a normal shampoo • If your hair is very thick or long, you can wash it with your usual shampoo and then use Nizoral shampoo
Dubl07 wrote: » Please, please don't go down the route of intense uvb without supervision. It's so easy to tip over into melanoma territory.
