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Tue-13-10-2015, 12:25 PM
Hello Mark 
to Psoriasis Club.
Have you had a proper diagnoses of Psoriasis, don't get me wrong but some GPs are rubbish at diagnosing psoriasis. What Jim has said is right hydrocortisone isn't going to help (another reason your GP may not know what he/she is doing) yes scratching psoriasis can make it spread but you need something for the psoriasis not for the itch.
I wouldn't recommend Dovobet for your forehead as it is to strong for that area, Silkis or Dovonex would probably be the best to start with. I would ask your GP about Silkis and give that a go, whilst there I would also ask about a referral to a dermatologist.
One thing I will add is you will now start searching the internet for a cure. There is No Cure and Don't believe everything you find on the internet as there are a lot of scams out there just waiting for those newly diagnosed.
Regards.
Fred.
to Psoriasis Club.Have you had a proper diagnoses of Psoriasis, don't get me wrong but some GPs are rubbish at diagnosing psoriasis. What Jim has said is right hydrocortisone isn't going to help (another reason your GP may not know what he/she is doing) yes scratching psoriasis can make it spread but you need something for the psoriasis not for the itch.
I wouldn't recommend Dovobet for your forehead as it is to strong for that area, Silkis or Dovonex would probably be the best to start with. I would ask your GP about Silkis and give that a go, whilst there I would also ask about a referral to a dermatologist.
One thing I will add is you will now start searching the internet for a cure. There is No Cure and Don't believe everything you find on the internet as there are a lot of scams out there just waiting for those newly diagnosed.
Regards.
Fred.