Hello from Dwilson27

[Dwilson27]

Hi,

I'm 26 with PPP on hands and soles of feet (diagnosed 2016 after stressful split with husband)and I cant sleep with the itching! Currently on momentasone steroid and aveeno and certobane moistueusers.  And an anti- histamine. In about my 5th week of light therapy also but not really seeing any difference.  Can anyone give we any tips/ advice? 

Thanks

[jiml]

Hi,

I'm 26 with PPP on hands and soles of feet (diagnosed 2016 after stressful split with husband)and I cant sleep with the itching! Currently on momentasone steroid and aveeno and certobane moistueusers.  And an anti- histamine. In about my 5th week of light therapy also but not really seeing any difference.  Can anyone give we any tips/ advice? 

Thanks

Hi and   to the club I'm glad you have found your way here, and hope you can get some relief from the psoriasis soon, it seems as if the steroid creams are not helping you, and the light treatment isn't working either, I would be inclined to tell your dermatology department that are giving you the light treatment that you are having awful itching and the treatment isn't working, tell them it is getting you down that it's affecting your quality of life and self esteem ask them if you can move onto a systemic treatment......as the best the uv and steroid will do is give temporary relief ......have a look through [forum=10] at the treatments that are available, and get a good quality virgin coconut oil it might soothe the itch

Ask as many questions as you like the members are all very friendly and happy to offer advice if they can
Good luck

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[Fred]

Hello Dwilson27   to Psoriasis Club.

I agree with Jim it's not working for you so get your dermatologist to move you on to the next step. [thread=4062]

Regards.

Fred.

[Kat]

Welcome!

I don't think it's uncommon for topicals to be ineffective, yet it seems to be the first step. I'm not saying they don't work, just that they don't work for everyone. It will most likely take getting in to see a dermatologist (as has already been said) and finding the right treatment that works for you. Usually treatment seems to be topicals, UV treatment, oral meds, biologics and it takes failing on one to move up to the other. But it all depends on doctors, insurance, where you live, etc but that seems to be the usual course that doctors follow.

There is a lot of info on treatments here which can help you when discussing them with your doctor.

[Turnedlight]

Hi, nice to meet you, sorry to hear about the itching.. I found sudocrem the best, the thick, pasty sort in a pot, I think it's the zinc content that helps.

[D Foster]

Hi and welcome to the club Dw . I agree that you need to have a strong word with your dermatologist and move on to something else that should be more long term. I would get some virgin coconut oil as that may be a better moisturizer , especially for your feet and there is lots of information on it on the forum.
Take care and have a good look around. Dave

[mataribot]

Welcome to the club. For most systematic treatment, eight weeks is what's typical before you see much of any results. However, if things aren't getting better than I would complain. There are lots of treatments available, if one is not for you, try another.