Hi all, my dad has suffered with psoriasis most of his life, he has/had in it all the most common places - knees, elbows, lower back and scalp in particular.
After a course of steroids for a chest infection , the psoriasis on his knees and elbows completely cleared up!
However, he is really suffering with it on his scalp, it is very itchy and he finds it embarrassing as it causes lots of ‘dandruff’ on his clothes.
He’s been to the doctors and seen a dermatologist about it but the creams and ointments they give him don’t seem to do anything.
I’ve read about steroid creams which I think could help, does anyone have any recommendations for ones they have tried and tested and got good results?
Thank you!
My husband had suffered like this for many years. In the last 6 months he has been supplementing with Vit D as his level was a bit low. He has also been getting fit and has lost 3 stone already (he was bordering on obese) His psoriasis has almost gone for the first time in many years. Maybe worth having Vit D checked - can do finger prick test posted from NHS lab in Birmingham - cost £29.There has been research done that shows that raising Vit D to optimal between 80 - 100 can reduce psoriasis inflammation.
Everyone is different but thought I would share my husbands experience in case it helps.
Thank you, that’s really helpful! He is also trying to lose weight so hoping that could make a difference too!
Glad to be of help - hope things improve.