Author Topic: I am a new psoriasis sufferer (Read 3485 times)

debbie · « **on:** December 10, 2002, 01:40:00 PM »

Hello forum.

I have just discovered that I have psoriasis. I have had it for about a year - on my scalp - I thought it was just bad dandruff until my mother said she had it as well and told me what it is.

I dont think I have it particularly badly so I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions of treatments I can take before I go to the doctor to see if it clears up. Or should I go straight to the doctors and get a prescriptive treatment?

I have spent the better half of the day researching psoriasis on the internet and it seems that there are many treatments one can take - it would be great to get some suggestions as I have no idea which ones work and which ones dont.

Thank you in advance

Guy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 10, 2002, 02:22:05 PM »

Hi Debbie

A big welcome to the site to you!!

Boots sell a shampoo called Alphosyl which I use and that is pretty good - there is also T-Gel shampoo and Polytar - all these things are coal tar based. Are you using anything like that - if not they might help.

Your GP can also prescribe things like Betnovate scalp application - if your p is bad enough.

You can also do a search on this site to read about other posters tips for scalp p.

All the best

guy ((:y

Scruff · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2002, 02:23:07 PM »

The treatment you use depends on the severity of your p. I've used a coal tar/salicilic acid cream (when v bad), Dovonex solution & betnovate solution.
I got all of mine from my GP so I can't suggest anything non-perscribed for you to use - sorry.
I'm sure you'll find plenty of info & help on this site.
Welcome to the madhouse

Scruff

inbi · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2002, 02:23:37 PM »

[smiley=hihand.gif] Debbie,

You have come just to the right place ((:y

You will find lots of suggestions and reviews of all sorts of treatments here plus it's just a fun place to hang out (even if people forget to mention your brand new star

)

Anyway, welcome aboard

Inbi

Scruff · « **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2002, 02:25:04 PM »

I had noticed in fact I was about to inform folks the drinks are on YOU

Scruff

inbi · « **Reply #5 on:** December 10, 2002, 02:27:12 PM »

Thanks Scruff, what'll you have?

Scruff · « **Reply #6 on:** December 10, 2002, 02:28:03 PM »

I'll place my order in Chit/Chat

Koala · « **Reply #7 on:** December 10, 2002, 03:28:04 PM »

Welcome Debbie, I use Alphosyl shampoo which helps to stop the flakes from building up.

PedroER · « **Reply #8 on:** December 10, 2002, 05:18:57 PM »

Hi Debbie,

Welcome to the forum

I use shampoo's called Selsun and Dermfree Zinc which are both available without presciption here, and which clear my scalp.

Good Luck!

PedroER

SAUCY · « **Reply #9 on:** December 10, 2002, 09:19:29 PM »

hi debbie welcome aboard

i use head an shoulders menthol shampoo............... best thing 4 clearin my scalp

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