Anyone have any news on new treatments for psoriasis. Im sick of getting the same old ointments etc. from my doctor.
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I believe in doctor prescibed medications but sometimes simple is better.  Psoriasis is caused from skin cells growing too fast and they become rough and sightly.  You will think that I am crazy but get some lard not oil or crisco but real lard.  Cover the areas well at night with the lard and cover it then with a cloth to protect your clothes and linens.  Give it about a week and I believe that you will notice a difference.  The lard does not cure it but it softens the rough skin and gives it a smoother appearance.  It will look better and you will feel better about it.  Think of it as a beauty treatment like applying lotion or skin treatment for beauty.
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sounds like psoriasis.  does it bleed in little dots when scratched?  is it cracked and flaky yet?  psoriasis is caused by dry skin and heredity.  try eucerine cream or a bath in calamine lotion followed by the eucerine cream or lotion, or even try tripple antibiotic ointment like neosporin or a combination of all of that, the ointment will help heal it, the cream or lotion will moisten it, the calamine will stop the itch.  or if you have an empty medecine cabinet do you  have an aloe plant?  crack it open and start rubbin.  stay away from perfumes and bubble baths no matter what it may be.  call the doc first thing monday morning.  if he starts to swell, find it tight while breathing, or the rash gets very hot to the touch or even he gets a fever, you may wanna get to a hospital.  it could get severe depending on what it is.  i'm not there to see if it resembles psoriasis, nor am i a doc!  do a search on skin rashes with images...good luck.  let me know what it is when you choose a best answer, if you know by then.  i'm curious........good luck!
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Psoriasis  is excessive growth of skin cells. I have the same problem with patches on my legs. It can be exacerbated by stress, as can ailments like IBS, so try and find methods to control stress. Dovobet ointment is a steroid (NOT an anabolic steroid) which can be used to control it. This is applied three times a day, and removes excess skin, but does not completely rid you of the slight reddening of the skin. I don't know if you can purchase it over the counter, but your GP will prescribe it.\nI know of other people who have had it who say that it never completely clears up, but it can be controlled.
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Not sure what he gave you but if it was the Schanzdra berry, which i use for my psoriasis,  I have the product in tablet form it is great cleared mine up in about 2 weeks. email me i will tell you how to get it.
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Go to a dermatologist.
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Ya know ,I have the same problem. I've been researching for a cure and alot of people have had good reports about extra virgin coconut oil, also suppose to cure skin cancer. don't know yet. going to get some and try it myself. Good luck to both of us!
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There is no chance to get "cured" of it, you're stuck with it for all your life, but here are some treatments to controlll it.\n\nThe underlying process in psoriatic arthritis is inflammation, therefore treatments are directed at reducing and controlling inflammation. NSAIDs such as diclofenac and naproxen are usually the first line medication.\n\nOther treatment options for this disease include joint injections with corticosteroids - this is only practical if a few joints are affected.\n\nIf acceptable control is not achieved using NSAIDs or joint injections then second line treatments with immunosuppressants such as methotrexate are added to the treatment regimen. An advantage of immunosuppressive treatment is that it also treats the psoriasis in addition to the arthropathy.\n\nRecently, a new class of therapeutics developed using recombinant DNA technology called Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors have come available, for example, infliximab and etanercept. These are becomingly increasingly commonly used but are usually reserved for the most severe cases. As more is learned regarding the long-term safety of these biologic agents there is a trend toward earlier use to prevent irreversible joint destruction.\n\nRetrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psoriatic_arthritis"
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I also have psoriasis.  Depending on how flared-up you are, the things that may provide relief can be different.  The biggest thing to keep in mind is that psoriasis is not a skin condition, it's an immune system condition.  Creams and lotions will ease the outward symptoms of itching, burning and redness but I have yet to see anything that cures psoriasis and several of the medications they have out now possess rather frightening side-effects.\n\nHere's some herbal/holistic recommendations.  Flax seed oil taken internally can help increase the amount of moisture your skin can maintain.  Psoriatic skin is immature and shouldn't be at the surface at all.  Think of it as a healing burn.  It can't retain moisture nor does it provide the barrier that healthy skin does against infection.  My daughter takes fresh dandelions fro the yard and rubs the yellow part of the flower on her patches until they are stained with the oils from the flower.  For her, this calms the patch for several weeks.  It doesn't last as long for me, but it does calm down the most obnoxious of my patches.\n\nShowering is very important.  Do not use blazing hot water and don't scrub too hard.  Use a glycerine soap, or even an oatmeal soap which will get you clean without stripping the little good oils your skin is producing.  Wear loose clothing made of natural fibers if you can.  I carry a doctor's note any time I get a new job because usually any assigned uniform sends me into a flare-up.\n\nIf your lesions get cracked and infected, use tea tree oil to clean the area (don't use around eyes or in the genito-anal area).  Tea tree is antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral.  Then apply a salve that contains calendula.  Calendula will soothe the cracks and the salve base will act as a temporary barrier to keep out further infectious elements.\n\nHope you feel better soon!
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psoriasis restrict becoming any professional?  that is insane.  we're talking about the skin problem right?
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There's a new topical ointment called Taclonex which was just approved by the FDA, and will be available in the US in June or so.  It's a combination of Dovonex and Diprosone, so I don't know it will be any more effective.  \n\nI've had luck with Dovonex, and sunlight or light therapy treatments.  Seems like something will work for a while, then stops, so I just switch to something else if it quits working.  \n\nI would recommend staying away from the systemic drugs if possible, since they can be very bad on your liver and health. \n\nAlso, from my personal experience, while sunlight and UV light therapy helps a lot, it will damage your skin as you grow older.  So if you use it, do it in moderation and moisturize the heck out of your body.  I've recently had to have some skin cancer removed and trust me, it's no fun.\n\nGood luck.
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You need to speak to your dermatologist about it.  There are treatments, it's just a matter or trying them and finding one to help.
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Have him wash with Neutrogena T-Gel shampoo - everywhere he has the psoriasis.  The tar content in it helps with the itching and flaking. He really ought to go to the dermatologist to get a steroid cream, but you can also try over the counter Hydrocortizone 1%.  Sun is good for psoriasis is SMALL amounts. A sunburn will only increase the problem.  Sometimes there is an infection involved and a dermatologist may need to put your husband on antibiotics for a week as well as the creams. Please encourage him to go. DON'T go to a regular doc, see the dermatologist.\n\nThe first person's suggestion about diet is key too.
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The meds you are on do not typically cause or worsen psoriasis.  The scalp/yeast disease is seborheic dermatitis.  Psoriasis is not related to yeast production.  Scalp psoriasis is tough, but you could talk to your dermatologist about a stronger steroid than aclovate such as betamethasone or clobetasol solution.  I would also consider dovonex solution.  If it is severe enough you could consider stronger medication such as methotrexate or injections (big potential side effects).\n\nAccutane may be an excellent option for you as it can treat both Psoriasis and Acne.  Maybe a second opinion would do you some good.
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I know what you are talking about as well.  My daughter and I both get this.  We are blond/blue and we get this on the underside of our upper arms.  It is not scabies, eczema or psoriasis. I have known people with all of those conditions, and this ain't it!  I will have to research KP and look for pictures.  KP sounds "stronger" than what we have.  I have noticed that the bumps are not as pronounced in the summer when I have been out in the sun more.  Also, as I have gotten older (I am 34 now), they are not as pronounced.  Good luck to you (and us!)
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Psoriasis is found out that it is inherited from the family tree. That some place up the roots 5 generations back that a relative had this. What can make it worse is stress, foods you eat, pop, beer, etc. So if you eat healthy and "try" to stay as much as possible stress free, that helps. But also my dermatologist has me do UVB treatments and he has suggested UVB with some meds. Which, I have refused the meds. Since, it does cause Cancer in the liver. I have pretty much used the natural remedies like the sun outside but I put on a spf of 15 so that my skin still will get some penetration. But, the sores can happen from your knuckle joints to your elbows to your head, back of knees... and also where you have been injured i.e. where you have accidentally cut yourself.. Being a female and having it since I was 5, it was then considered at that time an African American disease. But, the Dr's noticed that not many Caucasians would come in. But, it eventually got out it's an inherited issue. I found out mine went back to like 6 generations and not another person in my family has it. Not even one sibling out of 9 of us besides me. So go figure. But try to keep your stress level on the down low. I know easy said. If you have any questions please ask. I’m not a DR but I have lived with this most of my life that I can remember. I hope this helps. There is no known cure but.... who knows what tomorrow can bring. Wish big, I do.. btw, there is several different types of Psoriasis also. EAch one is so different. And also they have found out that people with Psoriasis is known to have crippling artheritis(sp)or some type of Artheritis. So when some say it doesnt have any other effects they need to check theyre facts. Since I do keep up on this very closely
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Specialist dermatologists generally treat psoriasis in steps based on the severity of the disease, size of the areas involved, type of psoriasis, and the patient's response to initial treatments. This is sometimes called the "1-2-3" approach. In step 1, medicines are applied to the skin (topical treatment). Step 2 uses ultraviolet light treatments (phototherapy). Step 3 involves taking medicines by mouth or injection that treat the whole immune system (called systemic therapy).\n\nOver time, affected skin can become resistant to treatment, especially when topical corticosteroids are used. Also, a treatment that works very well in one person may have little effect in another. Thus, doctors often use a trial-and-error approach to find a treatment that works, and they may switch treatments periodically (for example, every 12 to 24 months) if a treatment does not work or if adverse reactions occur.\nTreatments applied directly to the skin may improve its condition. Doctors find that some patients respond well to ointment or cream forms of corticosteroids, vitamin D3, retinoids, coal tar, or anthralin. Bath solutions and moisturizers may be soothing, but they are seldom strong enough to improve the condition of the skin. Therefore, they usually are combined with stronger remedies.\n\nBath solutions\nPeople with psoriasis may find that adding oil when bathing, then applying a moisturizer, soothes their skin. Also, individuals can remove scales and reduce itching by soaking for 15 minutes in water containing a coal tar solution, oiled oatmeal, Epsom salts, or Dead Sea salts.\n\nMoisturizers\nWhen applied regularly over a long period, moisturizers have a soothing effect. Preparations that are thick and greasy usually work best because they seal water in the skin, reducing scaling and itching.\n\nLight therapy\nNatural ultraviolet light from the sun and controlled delivery of artificial ultraviolet light are used in treating psoriasis.\n\nSunlight\nMuch of sunlight is composed of bands of different wavelengths of ultraviolet (UV) light. When absorbed into the skin, UV light suppresses the process leading to disease, causing activated T cells in the skin to die. This process reduces inflammation and slows the turnover of skin cells that causes scaling. Daily, short, nonburning exposure to sunlight clears or improves psoriasis in many people. Therefore, exposing affected skin to sunlight is one initial treatment for the disease.
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If you have bad psoriasis try Enbrel, it works wonders.