Health Boards
Thu-20-03-2014, 11:09 AM
@Caroline: It's true that your skin does get thinner as you get older, my Dads before he died was as thin as a cigarette paper and if he just rubbed against something it would peel off but he was almost 90. Steroid creams if used wrongly can make your skin go just like my Dads did, even in someone as young as you. (You little spring chicken) 
@Mataribot: I also got frustrated with creams & gels due to the greasy feeling, but now with Stelara all is well, I assume the same is true for you and your skin is no longer thin ?
@Jim: Yes it's well known that steroid creams such as Dovobet (Daivobet) will thin a persons skin, and unfortunately not many people know how to use it correctly as they are not told by their GP and yes he/she will just keep bunging you the stuff on repeat prescription without even looking at your skin.
If used correctly however Dovobet is good for fighting those annoying flare-ups, but the recommended treatment period is only 4 weeks. Dovobet Ointment I have also found you need to wean yourself off it, as a sudden stop can cause a flare-up. On the rare occasion I do get a flare-up (usually in my toes) I put on with a cotton bud every other day for a few days and use a little less each day.
The main problem with the thinning of the skin is either using to much and/or to often. If you notice your skin is getting thin bring yourself off it gradually, don't just stop it and your skin should recover.
Used correctly steroid based creams can help, but you must follow the rules to the letter.
*Oh and Never Never use it on your face or genital area as they are are very sensitive to corticosteroids.
@Mataribot: I also got frustrated with creams & gels due to the greasy feeling, but now with Stelara all is well, I assume the same is true for you and your skin is no longer thin ?
@Jim: Yes it's well known that steroid creams such as Dovobet (Daivobet) will thin a persons skin, and unfortunately not many people know how to use it correctly as they are not told by their GP and yes he/she will just keep bunging you the stuff on repeat prescription without even looking at your skin.
If used correctly however Dovobet is good for fighting those annoying flare-ups, but the recommended treatment period is only 4 weeks. Dovobet Ointment I have also found you need to wean yourself off it, as a sudden stop can cause a flare-up. On the rare occasion I do get a flare-up (usually in my toes) I put on with a cotton bud every other day for a few days and use a little less each day.
The main problem with the thinning of the skin is either using to much and/or to often. If you notice your skin is getting thin bring yourself off it gradually, don't just stop it and your skin should recover.
Used correctly steroid based creams can help, but you must follow the rules to the letter.
*Oh and Never Never use it on your face or genital area as they are are very sensitive to corticosteroids.