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Sat-19-08-2017, 20:13 PM
Hello Mogwai,
Welcome to psoriasisclub.
I myself don’t have anything on my elbows. The suggestion of using coconut oil is a very good one, there are very much positive messages on that on this forum.
Personally I would not try to touch the elbow, I think it might even enhance the replication speed of the cells on your elbow, so the effect of scratching may my opposite to what you want to achieve. At the same time I admit that it is extremely difficult to stay off, off it.
It requires a giant mind control over yourself.
Certainly a visit to a dermatologist is a very important step.
Corticosteroids may do their job for you, but remember you can only use them for a short period and after stopping of using it, it may come back again.
Did you already use some extra vitamin D ? It might be good to try, it won’t hurt you anyway.
I don't have any experience with salicylic acid. Don’t have a clue if it might work.
Cheers,
Caroline
Welcome to psoriasisclub.
I myself don’t have anything on my elbows. The suggestion of using coconut oil is a very good one, there are very much positive messages on that on this forum.
Personally I would not try to touch the elbow, I think it might even enhance the replication speed of the cells on your elbow, so the effect of scratching may my opposite to what you want to achieve. At the same time I admit that it is extremely difficult to stay off, off it.
It requires a giant mind control over yourself.
Certainly a visit to a dermatologist is a very important step.
Corticosteroids may do their job for you, but remember you can only use them for a short period and after stopping of using it, it may come back again.
Did you already use some extra vitamin D ? It might be good to try, it won’t hurt you anyway.
I don't have any experience with salicylic acid. Don’t have a clue if it might work.
Cheers,
Caroline