Mon-13-01-2014, 11:06 AM
(Mon-13-01-2014, 09:57 AM)Mike1967 Wrote: I would describe it as stable at the moment. It has not spread at all for a long time. If i am religious with the Dovobet etc i can manage it to the point that there are just red patches rather than flakey skin. I think its quite well spread on me though so its difficult to keep on top of it.
It tends to flare up in the winter mainly on my legs and arms.
I tend to just keep it all covered up and kid myself it doesnt really bother me.
My doctor is not that helpful just keeps prescribing the same things.
Fully agree with Jim, demand a referral by your GP to a dermatologist. If he says no then change doctor, you've had psoriasis for ten years, that's plenty long enough. I remember my dermatologist here saying why have you live liked this for so long, she has now given me my life back. The longer you wait the longer it will take, and yes your GP will keep bunging you the same old stuff over and over.
Dovobet is very good getting it down, but it's best if you can to use it sparingly in my opinion as it's a potent glucocorticoid steroid see this thread for more info: Dovobet And Dovonex (What's the difference ?)
It will flare up in the winter, this is usual for most people. Use plenty of moisturiser Coconut Oil is great for that. Saying it doesn't bother you is a huge step as it's a positive, however covering it up isn't a positive, it's a negative. So uncover as much as possible and at least get 15 Mins of sunlight 3 times a week. See this thread: Free Psoriasis Treatment
Just my opinion and if you search through the forum you will find lots of different info, but apart from Caroline I would say most here would recommend a referral to a dermatologist. (I say Caroline because she will say it's not a skin problem and she is right, but in the UK as here in France psoriasis is covered under the dermatology department)
Good luck and don't hesitate to start your own thread about your treatment progress as it could be of help to others.