Purple skin

Hi, firstly be careful with using a lot of doverbet as it can thin the skin over time. I was advised to use it for 4 week then just twice a week, worked well but then came back when I switched to twice a week. I have tried EVERYTHING, and my P is never really dry because of all the creams I use but its sooo difficult to get rid of the redness for me. Basically I look like I have rash all over, but then it can just suddenly disappear in parts! I thinks yours will eventually fade if you have come this far, be careful with the sun and the doverbet though,,keep moisturising. Good luck! Steph

Thanks for you reply. Usually when it goes, the skin turns white but since i’ve been sitting in the sun, the white bits have gone purple! I’ve never had this before in all the years my psoriasis has come and gone.

Maybe you have over done it with the sun, just keep out of it for a while see what happens, keep us updated! Steph

Purple skin is one of the known and listed side-effects of Dovobet. It is written in the medicine's accompanying leaflet. Academic studies suggest 1-5% of longterm Dovobet users might get purple skin. Small purple spots under 1cm are called purpura. Big purple spots above 1cm are called ecchymoses. They may be caused by slightly leaky blood vessels. I'd go and get it checked by a dermatologist or GP, via an inperson visit or remote videocall. This is useful for background reading. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1609/smpc#gref

Thank you for your reply. I will make a doctors appointment.