The standard ointments, shampoos and over night olive oil treatments are no longer effective :(! Any suggestions?
Posted Wed 4 Jan 2017 09.42 by Barb
What shampoos have you tried?
1Posted Sat 7 Jan 2017 21.19 by Moreish25 Hi - currently 28 and have suffered from psoriasis for 10 years ... oh the joys !!
Have you tried sebco? Washing off with Capasal shampoo and combing off the scabs? It's the only thing I've found the manages my scalp psoriasis ... laborious but works for the most part
I have used Alphosyl shampoo for many years have had great success controlling outbreaks on my scalp it's coal tar based there also is a cream of the same name for other areas but does stain the skin., I am now using sorion on other areas quite successful so far.
Posted Sat 7 Jan 2017 22.50 by Kjackman91
I have tried sooo many :(
I finally got a dermatologist appointment the other day after having a series of pointless visits with my Dr over the last year and he gave me Sebco to put on at night and dovobet to put on after washing my hair in the morning? It's way too sticky so could I just rotate them? Either way the dovobet has dramatically helped! Let's just hope it lasts
1Posted Sat 7 Jan 2017 23.05 by Moreish25 Hi - currently 28 and have suffered from psoriasis for 10 years ... oh the joys !!
I hope it works for you <3 ... sebco works relatively well at managing mine (just scraping the scabs hurts like hell) & dovobet I only use if my heads feeling tight, otherwise my hair always looks greasy & my Dr said Dovobet will eventually start thinning the skin and make the patches worse so I try to avoid it unless I have a really bad patch ... it's a shame Drs aren't more educated in psoriasis and able to offer treatments that don't involve waiting ages for a dermatologist appointment
Ever since I was diagnosed at 21 my doctor's have never sent me to a dermatologist I have had to rely on whatever they prescribed. I don't think the psychological impact of psoriasis is taken into account enough.and certainly with children sufferers should be.
Posted Sun 8 Jan 2017 20.40 by Kjackman91
I totally agree with this. I had to finally get into an argument to be referred after spending so much money of different pointless prescriptions that didn't work
Posted Sun 8 Jan 2017 21.04 by Barb
I have only been prescribed two different creams in 40 years my doctor after prescribing never checked to see how they were performing for me. . My elbows and knees used to be my main sites and sometimes my scalp and behind the ears it always would appear on both sides simultaneously. Now days my skin is not such a problem but instead I have Osteoarthritis to live with..
Posted Wed 11 Jan 2017 05.17 by Jahin1985 No
I have been taking Apremilast 20 mg BID for scalp psoriasis from last 2 months. Still waiting for the response.
Posted Wed 11 Jan 2017 11.52 by Barb
I don't see why we are kept on medications that are proved ineffective for a long time . Seems to me sometimes that doctors don't know much about psoriasis so don't follow up with how your treatment is working . My doctor never even refers to how I'm coping with my skin flare ups. That's why I think we should all be monitored by a dermatologist .
Posted Fri 13 Jan 2017 16.55 by Sphene
Hi
I have been using Dovobet for about 3 years, it is starting to become less effective. I have only just convinced my GP ago refer me to a specialist but she said that the waiting list is 18 months.
It seems I can get into a vicious cycle with my psoriasis as if it flares up I become conscious of it which gives me additional stress which then makes it worse.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Joe
Posted Fri 13 Jan 2017 17.24 by Barb
I used dovobet for years now it's doing nothing so a month ago I bought Sorion online and its completely cleared my elbows up doesn't have a bad smell I apply in the morning and before bed.
Posted Mon 30 Jan 2017 18.15 by jenearl
The best thing I have been prescribed is clairlux mouse. It's excellent. A little nippy if you have open sores but excellent for reducing scales. It is expensive so you may need to sweat talk your gp
Posted Mon 30 Jan 2017 18.37 by Barb
Some of the creams seem to change the pigmentation of the skin so you are left with a darker patch when the psoriasis clears.
Posted Thu 2 Feb 2017 00.25 by chrisfff (edited Thu 2 Feb 2017 00.30 by chrisfff)
I discovered this about 18mo ago after 35yrs of v.painful scalp;
1: Rub glycerin into scales on scalp. You can buy off the shelf from pharmacies (£1.39 in boots).
2: Next rub aloe vera on top. You can buy tubes of av gel from holland & barrett but not cheap, and i think superdrug do it for around £4/tube. I now grow my own, hand fillet (sooo easy, check youtube) and whizz in blender. Looks a bit like spit, but hey ho!
3. Leave on for about 30mins.
4. Wash off, preferably with a T-gel shampoo, or something v.gentle.
That's it. Don't pick at it. If you initially do for 7-10 days you will notice a big difference. I now do around once a week. When i first started i had around 70% coverage and it was painful to touch my hair. Within a month it was around 5% coverage.
Also, the glycerin is a hydro emollient, so draws water from your body into the lesions, and from the atmosphere. Drink some water before/after, to keep your skin from becoming dry. Staying hydrated is really important, just as a day-to-day general thing.
I have used every prescribed stinky goo going for years and years... and this is easy, cheap, doesn't smell, doesn't wreck your clothes, you can do it in the bath for ease... and it transformed life for me. No more chemicals!
Posted Thu 2 Feb 2017 14.34 by dolan123
Yes definately I have suffered for years with this and I have used a product call Salicin a shampoo and lotion absoloutly brilliant and not expensive you can buy online. Salacin.org
Posted Fri 3 Feb 2017 15.00 by Shakil
The best treatment for scalp psoriasis is "Daivobet Gel" or so called "Dovobet Gel". It's really effective for scalp. I personally suffered from severe psoriasis in my scalp. The dermatologist prescribed me the gel since it's easier to apply on scalp. Besides the gel, I was using the Ducray ketoconazole shampoo and it did wonders to my scalp. Never leave your scalp dry. Never use olive oil in your scalp or body, it will burn your scalp and causes more irritation with time. I tried olive oil and it made my psoriasis sore and itchy. Always moisturize with very light natural oils such as coconut oil before and after shower. You can use coconut oil for your face and body as well. People who say apple cider vinegar or salt wash are good for scalp, they probably never tried it!!!! Vinegar and salt dry your skin....I tried them and I regretted that..........Stay away from all chemicals used on hair (I mean ALL).......wish this helps!!!
Posted Sat 18 Mar 2017 17.23 by mago
Hi.. I currently use the ginger shampoo from the body shop.. it keeps the itchiness away..! I also want to share with you my routine to keep the scalp psoriasis at low, in case it may help someone :) I use a mixture of Henna + vinegar and I keep it onto my scalp for 4 hours once a month . then I use the shampoo mentioned above. for stubborn patches I use the sorion cream, sometimes it works, other times doesn't.. I hope it helps :) and good luck to everyone!
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