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[Fred]

Ice packs (or bag of frozen peas) can help if the itching is driving you crazy. Also only have warm water for your shower or bath as hot water can make it itch more.

Light baggy cotton cloths also help, and try to drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.

[dyorke]

Hi Fred..... Thanks for the advice. Will grab the peas shortly 

I have it on my palms, soles and scalp only.  I can't grip anything so using a kettle, iron, vacuum cleaner etc is awkward.. even worse I can't play golf as can't grip the clubs and having trouble walking !!

Tink x

[jiml]

Hi Tink when you get to see the dermatologist, tell him the creams aren't working, and you are in pain with the itching. Do tell him you have had a week in the sun and no improvement....so it seems as if UV might not work. Do tell him how depressed it is making you it will possibly stop him trying to palm you off with more creams
Do some reading on the various options so you will be able to have a knowledgeable discussion about the way forward here are some links that might help

Methotrexate

Acitretin

Fumaderm

I don't think you will get any of the following but you might like to learn about them

Biological Treatments For Psoriasis

And feel free to ask any questions someone will jump in and answer your query  

[dyorke]

Thanks Jim - will read up on this before my appointment.

[Grizzly Bear]

Hi Grizzly

Yep I can imagine your sanity.... nice to meet you  

Sanity............i never had any in the first place !

Well... one week in the sun relaxing has made no difference to 'P' 

Great Scott, you had sunshine in T yorkshire area

When you've finished with it, shove it down south please tink

[dyorke]

I was in Tenerife !

[jiml]

I was in Tenerife !

You could have brought some back for us

[Grizzly Bear]

Well that's charming i must say.

Go off to tenerife & not only do you not bring us back some sunshine but no stick's of rock

Hope you had a good time dyorke

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