How to use Dovobet Gel?

[jopoh]

Hi everyone, I have been suffering P for the past 15 years, initially patches on my legs and then eventually spreading across the body. I have been on UVB for the past 5 years or so, but find that the effectiveness is wearing down, longer time to clear and whenever I stop , the P comes back faster and with a vengeance. I feel that my skin is drying up and I feel burnt all the time with UVB, hence I am trying out Dovobet gel.

Looking to get some tips on using the gel, it seems fairly effective to me, but it is sticky and leaves a stain on my clothes. So I apply it before I go to work, my office wear is stained, if I apply it before I go to bed, my sheets and clothes are stained as well. My kids like rolling around on the bed and I am not sure whether the dovobet stains have any impact in them.

Can anyone using dovobet gel share how you use dovobet gel and any tips on getting around the staining on clothes. Thank you very much and everyone have a great day.

[Fred]

I always preferred the cream/ointment but I'm not sure if it's still made.

It's a strong steroid so not a good idea to let your kids get too near it to be on the safe side, having said that picking up a little from the bed cloths shouldn't cause too much problem unless you have used loads of it.

There is no easy way to use the gel and remember it's not designed for long term use (around 4 - 8 weeks)  

Welcome to Psoriasis Club by the way.  

[jiml]

Hi jopoh  and welcome to the club... I think if you are fairly covered in Psoriasis perhaps you need a systemic drug rather than dovobet  gel ... I would be inclined to chat with a dermatologist about alternatives to creams and gel.
I used the gel for a while, and found putting it on before bed and wearing pjs it just messed the pjs up, not the bedding

I used it very sparingly so I never experienced a lot of staining

Hope you enjoy the club hope to buy you a drink in the Club bar sometime  
Jim

[Maryam]

your best bet is to use it at night, and ask for something like dermasilk/pady care or other therapeutic clothing. Your dermatologist can prescribe one for you and most of the time it is covered by your insurance as they are expensive, but they make any ointment work better and it helps with the staining and sticky feeling.

[jopoh]

I always preferred the cream/ointment but I'm not sure if it's still made.

It's a strong steroid so not a good idea to let your kids get too near it to be on the safe side, having said that picking up a little from the bed cloths shouldn't cause too much problem unless you have used loads of it.

There is no easy way to use the gel and remember it's not designed for long term use (around 4 - 8 weeks)  

Welcome to Psoriasis Club by the way.  

Thanks Fred !!

[jopoh]

Hi jopoh  and welcome to the club... I think if you are fairly covered in Psoriasis perhaps you need a systemic drug rather than dovobet  gel ... I would be inclined to chat with a dermatologist about alternatives to creams and gel.
I used the gel for a while, and found putting it on before bed and wearing pjs it just messed the pjs up, not the bedding

I used it very sparingly so I never experienced a lot of staining

Hope you enjoy the club hope to buy you a drink in the Club bar sometime  
Jim

Thanks Jim, pass up on the drink. Alcohol makes me flare up.

[jopoh]

your best bet is to use it at night, and ask for something like dermasilk/pady care or other therapeutic clothing. Your dermatologist can prescribe one for you and most of the time it is covered by your insurance as they are expensive, but they make any ointment work better and it helps with the staining and sticky feeling.

Thanks Maryam, will check out dermasilk and lady care.

[jiml]

Hi jopoh  and welcome to the club... I think if you are fairly covered in Psoriasis perhaps you need a systemic drug rather than dovobet  gel ... I would be inclined to chat with a dermatologist about alternatives to creams and gel.
I used the gel for a while, and found putting it on before bed and wearing pjs it just messed the pjs up, not the bedding

I used it very sparingly so I never experienced a lot of staining

Hope you enjoy the club hope to buy you a drink in the Club bar sometime  
Jim

Thanks Jim, pass up on the drink. Alcohol makes me flare up.

Well perhaps I can get you a tea or coffee when you’re passing ...
I wouldn’t want to cause a flare up