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Tue-11-03-2014, 03:26 AM
Hello!
I have been lurking around here for quite some time so I figured I'd introduce myself.
I'm 24 and live in the great state of Wisconsin. I have had scalp psoriasis for about 3 years now. Currently it covers about 40% of my head as well as around my ears. I saw a dermatologist about 2 years back who prescribed me Clobox. This cleared me up while I applied it regularly but I eventually discontinued using it about a year back because I read about the harmful side affects of prolonged use of topical steroids. I am still using another prescription called Protopic around my ears. I actually have not seen anyone on this site that has used it but after reading up on it a bit I found out that it is sort of a new drug on the market and has been prescribed for many different skin conditions. I use a small amount about 3-4 times a week before I go to bed and notice that the scaling/ redness around my ears goes away but comes back if I don't use it for a few days. As for my scalp, I use a coal tar shampoo twice a week and an organic tea tree/ peppermint oil shampoo the rest of the time (from Trader Joes, such an awesome store!). I also have been recently been using baking soda mixed with the shampoo and have noticed that I don't scale as much (if at all). The redness is still there, but it seems to help with the itching as well. Sometimes it helps with the raised edges but notice that I'll still flair up if I'm stressed out. I am planning on seeing another Dermatologist sometime soon (now that I am on my own insurance) and was wondering what some of you have to say about a first time consultation. What have you done to work with your doctor to get the best results at treating your psoriasis?
Now on to the fun stuff.
I am an avid disc golfer, weight lifter, runner and bass player. I like to stay active and try to keep positive although psoriasis sometimes makes me a bit self conscious. I used to hate getting haircuts but I have found a place that I feel comfortable at. I usually talk about psoriasis with them and how I'm working on treating it and have started to realize that people who cut hair have seen everything under the sun when it comes to scalp and hair health.
That's me in a nutshell, I'm really happy to find a forum like this that is so welcoming and has so much knowledge to share with those of use that are still learning!
-Eric
I have been lurking around here for quite some time so I figured I'd introduce myself.
I'm 24 and live in the great state of Wisconsin. I have had scalp psoriasis for about 3 years now. Currently it covers about 40% of my head as well as around my ears. I saw a dermatologist about 2 years back who prescribed me Clobox. This cleared me up while I applied it regularly but I eventually discontinued using it about a year back because I read about the harmful side affects of prolonged use of topical steroids. I am still using another prescription called Protopic around my ears. I actually have not seen anyone on this site that has used it but after reading up on it a bit I found out that it is sort of a new drug on the market and has been prescribed for many different skin conditions. I use a small amount about 3-4 times a week before I go to bed and notice that the scaling/ redness around my ears goes away but comes back if I don't use it for a few days. As for my scalp, I use a coal tar shampoo twice a week and an organic tea tree/ peppermint oil shampoo the rest of the time (from Trader Joes, such an awesome store!). I also have been recently been using baking soda mixed with the shampoo and have noticed that I don't scale as much (if at all). The redness is still there, but it seems to help with the itching as well. Sometimes it helps with the raised edges but notice that I'll still flair up if I'm stressed out. I am planning on seeing another Dermatologist sometime soon (now that I am on my own insurance) and was wondering what some of you have to say about a first time consultation. What have you done to work with your doctor to get the best results at treating your psoriasis?
Now on to the fun stuff.
I am an avid disc golfer, weight lifter, runner and bass player. I like to stay active and try to keep positive although psoriasis sometimes makes me a bit self conscious. I used to hate getting haircuts but I have found a place that I feel comfortable at. I usually talk about psoriasis with them and how I'm working on treating it and have started to realize that people who cut hair have seen everything under the sun when it comes to scalp and hair health.
That's me in a nutshell, I'm really happy to find a forum like this that is so welcoming and has so much knowledge to share with those of use that are still learning!
-Eric