Update and general queries

[kclalwani]

Hi everyone,

Its been a while since I posted here,the last time I posted was in 2014 when I was first diagnosed with plaque and scalp psoriasis and I was covered from my scalp to my lower legs. I just wanted to post a quick update.

My second flare up happened in winter (not surprised, I was actually expecting it) December 2014. But this time it was not too bad. It was however more concentrated on my face and inner arms. The derm prescribed Protopic for the face and it stung horribly after 20 min of application. It worked, but for a short time(approx 1 week) and it comes back, although I still have a tube just in case. My mom made a facepack made from cucumbers, oats, yogurt. Miraculously, it cleared all the scales and red bumps on the face after 2 applications per week for a month, the face has been cleared ever since.
Since my first flare up in January 2014, my lower legs and scalp have never been clear.
But recently, a hair stylist suffering from eczema recommended Denorex, a tar based shampoo available at drug stores. This is an amazing shampoo and it has been able to control the flakiness of my scalp.I would recommend this to anyone suffering from scalp psoriasis.

For my legs, I've strictly used Dovobet gel. Which actually clears up my legs within 3-4 applications, but but but but but but....the itch....
I absolutely cannot control the itch. Even after taking prescribed anti histamines, I'm not able to stop scratching. Which ultimately cancels the effect of the Dovobet gel. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do about this? because to be honest, I really don't want to try anymore sprays, steroids, light therapy which might just worsen the condition.

If anyone has any questions regarding the above described treatments, then please let me know, I will be happy to help. Or even any suggestions that might help me, please let me know.

I do have one question, I'm sure this has been asked a few times, but....will a cure ever be available in the near future? and by cure I don't mean treatments.

Thanks
Karl

[jiml]

Hi Karl I thank you for coming back to let us know how you are getting on with your psoriasis. It seems as if topicals are not working on your scalp or your legs, but the preparation your mum made has worked well on your face, thank goodness for that .....
Having said all that Karl if I were you I would get myself to a good dermatologist there are lots of things you could try that aren't creams, you will have to accept that there will not be a cure ...or at least it's highly unlikely .but you will learn how to control it .... You should arm yourself with plenty off information and this site is full of it see here. Prescribed Treatments For Psoriasis
I wish you luck in your search for a cure and ridding yourself of the dreadful itch
Jim

[Fred]

Hello Karl welcome back, I'll be brief as Jim has said mostly what I would have said.

If you don't want to try any more sprays, steroids, or light therapy then your next step is the pills Methotrexate, Fumaderm, Acitretin, Ciclosporin, etc see the link Jim gave you above. (Failing that why not try more of your Mum's mix for your legs if it has helped)

Or you could try and natural, I'm not a believer myself and it's not something I could do but you can find more about it here: Natural Treatments For Psoriasis

As for your question "will a cure ever be available in the near future?" That's an easy one to answer, No! there will never be a cure so it's treatment that you will need.

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As this thread is not related fully to prescribed treatments I'll move it to Psoriasis And Psoriatic Arthritis Topics as it may get better answers there.