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Tue-28-08-2018, 22:37 PM
GB in Canada we have free access to basic medical services, prescription medications are not covered however many people (my family included) have extended health benefits thru work so luckily we are covered.
Our GP had no idea what my sons skin problem was, eventually sent us to the first of two dermatologists we have seen. The first said my son had what was probably a one time glutate flare up, prescribed the clobetesol and said 'guarantee it will be gone in two weeks', imagine the heartbreak when we discovered how wrong he was. The second dermatologist recommended Stelara on the first visit, which I feel is just to drastic at this point. My son does have P on most parts of his body, but tiny spots and only 1 or two per body part, except a couple patches on one of his legs that are about 2 inches in diameter. The scalp is probably what bothers him the most as he is very fair so its visible, and he has gotten a couple spots on his face. 'Luckily' the P on his face just blends in with his 13 year old boy pimples
I do have a question regarding using cream like aveno. If you apply after a shower can you then use the steroid cream (I have been using these for a couple weeks at a time to keep things under control somewhat) or should you wait until another time in the day? Its tricky to get him do do this stuff regularly....
Thank you again, all of you for your responses and guidance!
Our GP had no idea what my sons skin problem was, eventually sent us to the first of two dermatologists we have seen. The first said my son had what was probably a one time glutate flare up, prescribed the clobetesol and said 'guarantee it will be gone in two weeks', imagine the heartbreak when we discovered how wrong he was. The second dermatologist recommended Stelara on the first visit, which I feel is just to drastic at this point. My son does have P on most parts of his body, but tiny spots and only 1 or two per body part, except a couple patches on one of his legs that are about 2 inches in diameter. The scalp is probably what bothers him the most as he is very fair so its visible, and he has gotten a couple spots on his face. 'Luckily' the P on his face just blends in with his 13 year old boy pimples
I do have a question regarding using cream like aveno. If you apply after a shower can you then use the steroid cream (I have been using these for a couple weeks at a time to keep things under control somewhat) or should you wait until another time in the day? Its tricky to get him do do this stuff regularly....
Thank you again, all of you for your responses and guidance!