psoriasis treatments

velvetybubbles

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Citygirl1

Hi, I get eczema which I think is similar to psorias. I use Simple shampoo, I have used Tgel in the past and then was told it strips hair colour so it put me off a bit. I use the Body Shop aloe vera moisturiser and cleanse with Simple wipes or a Clinique facial cleanser. In the bath/shower I use Original Source Tea Tree shower gel. I used to use the E45 wash and bath oil but the tea tree seems to work OK and makes me feel cleaner and its cheaper. I do moisturise my body with E45 cream, get a big tub of that on prescription.

Torry_Quine

Don't think anyone else can or indeed should advise as every one is different and there are a lot of variables to consider. You really need your doctor to tell you what is best for you. Can never understand why people would rather ask a question so important of strangers on an internet forum?

khiller1988

A doctor will only tell medical advice,the OP is asking for what people have found helps for things to try and ease it, not a cure!

velvetybubbles

thanx khiller

it always helps to know what works for other people and my doctor always asks me what i want to use!!!!
looking for relief from itching as there is no cure and this isnt the place i would go for a cure!!
and as i havent had a flare up for 8 years there will be new treatments i dont know about and neither do the drs when i ask about them,,so other peoples veiws and experiences mean a lot to us sufferers, and every dr has different ideas to.
as prescriptions are expensive and money is tight i needed cheap ideas for things to try,

Swampmonster

Ask the doctor for Xamilol gel. It is a new treatment but works really really well.

velvetybubbles

Swampmonster wrote: »

Ask the doctor for Xamilol gel. It is a new treatment but works really really well.

thanx swampmonster?
is it ok for the scalp?

pixie76

I have Psoriasis and I highly recommend zinc tablets. I know it sounds silly but taking them makes a huge difference and i have been using them for years.

blondeonblonde

hi
i use oilatum shampoo. it moisturises and seems to stop the build up of flakes etc.
have used tgel, polytar etc but think this is better and saves messing about with oil etc. hth

squidge60

Cocois

Gers

I get this too and keep it at bay with changing shampoos often, as the conditions get 'used' to the treatment.

Nizoral is really good - from chemist, behind the counter, only use it once or twice a month
Tgel is good - but smelly!
Selsum is really good - from chemist, behind the counter, only use it once or twice a month

Head and Shoulders works for me on a daily basis

To help soothe a red, sore and inflammed scalp the only thing which works for me is Clynol Hair Tonic, get it from hairdressers.

http://www.hairsupermarket.com/p/120?r=5

I don't buy it from ^^^ but wanted to show you the tube. Just a little rubbed onto the inflamed areas works magic. Same stuff can be got from Schwarzkopf as I believe they are the same company.