Mild psoriasis

[Char2160]

I am currently receiving treatment by a Dermatologist and I was wondering if anyone is receiving treatment at the Ottawa Hospital Clinic. I am considering it as an option.

Thanks for any feedback.

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Sorry but I live in the uk, but didn't want you to think no one is reading! Hopefully someone will be along soon you lives in your area to help you.

[Char2160 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. Just never sure if this is actually being read.

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Oh yes, we hear you! It's so important to find doctors you really trust who can get things moving. I hope you can find others who have experience of this hospital. If you can't then maybe give them a try anyway.

I sought a second opinion for PsA, what a palaver that was! A long wait for a referral, then a long-ish journey to see the new consultant. We stayed over night at a hotel 'cos it was an early appointment .... not much rest! In fact me & my husband spent most of the night sitting in the car talking so I didn't make much sense at the appointment (nothing new there!). But it was 100% worth it, such a good rheumatologist and I've had very thoughtful, prompt, proactive treatment ever since.

[Char2160]

Thanks for the positive encouragement. I have got a second opinion now but still not 100% confident with my dermatologist. I just keep thinking there is more that can be done...granted my situation is mild but I worry about the summer months when we are wearing less clothes.

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If your psoriasis really is mild (I sometimes wonder whether 'mild' means 'I put up with anyway!') how are you doing with the moisturising etc.?

When my psoriasis was bad I felt overwhelmed, nothing seemed to help. But now that it has calmed down I am really pleased with how well the emollient I use works on the small-ish patches that are left.

[Char2160]

I am trying to moisturize twice a day. Since I started that...things are better.