Health Boards
Thu-27-09-2012, 22:02 PM
Hi..
I know I'm a little late to this thread but I wanted to share some of my knowledge on helping cope with the itching caused by psoriasis. Many people who have psoriasis are very sensitive to chemically generated soaps/shampoos & moisturisers. I have found that using naturally derived cosmetics helps to reduce the itch. I buy all my soaps and moisturisers from lush and they really help.
With regards to medication for your psoriasis, antihistamines do work to ease the itch but the effects can take up to a month to be noticed, one week isn't really enough time for them to have an effect on your immune system.
I use dovobet for my psoriasis, having discovered that none of the other lotions and potions work for me and I also have UV therapy at the same time. So long as you don't have the cream on when you go in the sunbed it is safe to do so.
I agree with what others have said. Your GP is not a specialist so ask for a referal to dermatology, I have been under the care of a dermatologist since the age of 4 and their knowledge is more specific than my GP.
I hope you get some relief soon... One other thing to mention is that you should have cool, not hot, baths and showers and use an emollient in the shower instead of soap every couple of days. Also moisturise with an intensive moisturiser morning and night. I use dream cream from lush which contains chamomile and rose, both of which are calming on inflamed skin.
Krissie
I know I'm a little late to this thread but I wanted to share some of my knowledge on helping cope with the itching caused by psoriasis. Many people who have psoriasis are very sensitive to chemically generated soaps/shampoos & moisturisers. I have found that using naturally derived cosmetics helps to reduce the itch. I buy all my soaps and moisturisers from lush and they really help.
With regards to medication for your psoriasis, antihistamines do work to ease the itch but the effects can take up to a month to be noticed, one week isn't really enough time for them to have an effect on your immune system.
I use dovobet for my psoriasis, having discovered that none of the other lotions and potions work for me and I also have UV therapy at the same time. So long as you don't have the cream on when you go in the sunbed it is safe to do so.
I agree with what others have said. Your GP is not a specialist so ask for a referal to dermatology, I have been under the care of a dermatologist since the age of 4 and their knowledge is more specific than my GP.
I hope you get some relief soon... One other thing to mention is that you should have cool, not hot, baths and showers and use an emollient in the shower instead of soap every couple of days. Also moisturise with an intensive moisturiser morning and night. I use dream cream from lush which contains chamomile and rose, both of which are calming on inflamed skin.
Krissie