Phototherapy for psoriasis

[kclalwani]

Hi Karl welcome back and thanks for the update, shame the phototherapy was not for you, very pleased your alternative homeopathy and diet are doing it for you..
It's even working when you don't stick rigidly to the diet
Long may it work for you
Are you using the dovobet gel on any parts or just the legs?
I would ask for dovobet ointment for my legs rather than the gel although they will both work the same. Although you should be safe using it a bit more than just twice, I still keep some by me in case of a flare any time ...... i did not turn dark whilst my legs were clearing I don't know why that has happened

I can't help with the other queries, but someone will
Thanks again for the update look forward to seeing the pictures
Jim

Hi Jim

Thanks for the reply.

It's good to be back. This forum is a very good source of information.
I'm using the dovobet gel only on my legs as the rest of my body is clear. In total I've only used it thrice times.

[jiml]

That's great news, something's obviously suiting you .
Look forward to your pictures
Keep coming back it will probably help others who are struggling
Jim

[flagstare]

Over the years I have had numerous treatments of photo therapy and most of them have worked but only in the short term (less than 6 months) over the years the effectiveness of photo therapy has grown less and less currently I am 5 months into a treatment of PUVA 5- Methoxypsoralen (7 tabs each day of treatment ) and Photo therapy ( 16 mins ) ( even now I believe i have a Psoriasis score of 38, have appt with the consultant this week will be discussing alternatives )


TOM

[Caroline]

Seen from the overall reactions on this forum, phototherapy had its advantages, but cannot be used indefinite. The reaction of your skin is to make more vitamin D, which is very good against psoriasis. Unfortunately in the end most people stop with it, and go to other treatments.

Personally I think, but that is an opinion, that phototherapy can be an addition to other treatments.

Caroline