Went seing derm on Friday..Interesting reaction??

[2107]

 
Hey there folks!

As some of you who read my thread on my 'self-help campaign' will know i spoke to my derm on the phone about 6 weeks ago now about using regular UVA tanning shop beds, and how caucious almost dismissive she was, in the end she agreed as long as i didnt burn, and was sensible a few sessions would do no harm.

I went back to see her on Friday and explained/showed her that  my P, which was pretty bad to say the least had responded very well to the tanning shop beds. I expected her to be dismissive, so I practiced my 'lines' that i had been very careful,  i felt the need to try and help myself etc and I was more than suprised with her response.

She said even tho she didnt condone the use of UVA beds due to the risks involved that maybe i was along the right track(although by no means a long term solution - but what is where Pis concerned?) Can you believe it? I found this soooo strange.

She then started pointing out all the danger that dovonex/dovobate etc can lead to with liver function etc, (i have been using Dovonex for years and dovobet for about 12months).

My skin is 100% ok now, i am P free, and cant quite believe that my derm is on my side, for what feels like the 1st time in over 10 years!

I am still using the local tanning shop bed twice a week for 6 or 9 minutes along with dead sea salt scrubs, oat baths and loads of baby oil gel. The only downside is my fella moans cause i am always in the bathroom using all the hot water lol

I feel that confident that i am actually going on holiday abroad on Thursday for the 1st time in ages, i cant wait!

Just thought i would share my experience/outcome with you all, i know what works for me wont always work for you, and i expect your derm would groan a little too!

Oh, BTW those oat baths rock! They leave your skin so smooth and any stubborn patches have all but gone, just a few darker patches that the derm said was due to dovonex/dovobate.

[JUDGE DREDD]

Very Good! glad your P is  better now.  

[LONE_RANGER]

HEY ANGELA_2107,

GOOD FOR YOU AND WELL DONE.
I AM HAPPY FOR YOU.

BY THE WAY HOW MANY TEATMENTS DID YOU NEED TO BE P FREE ?

I AM ON UVB AT THE MO - SO FAR SO GOOD....
WISHING YOU WELL.

[Minx]

Hey Angela

Really pleased your P has gone.  I do the dead sea salt baths/coconut oil routine already, but would love any information on the oat baths.  Do you just buy normal oats, or can you bulk buy from specialist suppliers?

Huge thanks
Minx
x

[2107]

Oat baths are simply rolled porridge oats put a couple of handfuls in a leg of a tight leg or pop sock and tie a knot in it, leave it in the bath whilst it runs and soak for around 20 mins use it as a sponge, its so softening to the skin its untrue!
I have had about 15 sessions, derm says anything mor ethan that in a year is pushing it - i started to see an imrovement after around 4 goes. The first few times my P actuallt looked a little worse - but after about 3 times i saw a difference  

[Frog]

Well done you kiddo,

i hope you have a lovely holiday, at least you are going with a positive 'mindset' as it were.

I tried the two 'D's' years ago, and just could NOT tolerate them. i have dark patches which are the residue of old P after UVB/UVA so they may be nothing to do with the 'd's'.

going to have a bath in oats tonight. thanx.

Frog

[2107]

Hi there -
I do not see it as a long term solution, but when you consider i have had p for 14 years and never been fully clear i am more than willing to take the risks. I know taht UVA beds aren't the safest option in the world, but from my pov when my derm told me i was in danger of liver damage due to dovobate/dovonex useage i thought i had no other option but to experiment with alternatives.

My derm said that no more than 12-15 9 minute sessions a year are recommended. I am confident that i can stick to these limits and still be clear - only time will tell i suppose?