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Wed-17-11-2021, 13:49 PM
While awaiting a couple vaccines before starting Methotrexate, my dermo doc prescribed the ointments named in the subject line. I began using Calcipotriene on Friday night. Then applied it twice a day on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, I switched to twice a day Mometasone. Her instructions are to use the Mometasone on Monday through Friday, the Calcipotriene on Saturday and Sunday and to do this for two weeks. After two weeks, she said to reverse the ointments. Calcipotriene will then be used during the week with Mometasone on weekends.
The Calcipotriene alone was not relieving the itching, pain, or swollen/thicker areas but it was very slightly reducing size, but that may have been wishful thinking and not a true observation. Since Monday, though, the pain and itching has reduced plentifully. The patches have gone from screaming red to a moderate pink, and the painful swelling is gone. Still a good bit of thickness and extra skin flakes, though.
I can use the Triamcinolone for up to two weeks a month in sensitive places.
The dermo doc also told me that sweat can aggravate the rash, so I've changed habits and now wash off in the cold skating rink water and dry off and then change into dry clothing. I still shower at home after skating and apply moisturizing cream. I also no longer apply a moisturizing cream before bed since I have sweaty hot flashes while sleeping. A lighter lotion before bed seems to not trap the night sweats as much and I feel more comfortable.
I am hopeful that this will not lead to thinning of the skin as I found myself earlier this year. I am thankful to have found a better dermatologist. Thankful, always, for the help given here at PClub.
The Calcipotriene alone was not relieving the itching, pain, or swollen/thicker areas but it was very slightly reducing size, but that may have been wishful thinking and not a true observation. Since Monday, though, the pain and itching has reduced plentifully. The patches have gone from screaming red to a moderate pink, and the painful swelling is gone. Still a good bit of thickness and extra skin flakes, though.
I can use the Triamcinolone for up to two weeks a month in sensitive places.
The dermo doc also told me that sweat can aggravate the rash, so I've changed habits and now wash off in the cold skating rink water and dry off and then change into dry clothing. I still shower at home after skating and apply moisturizing cream. I also no longer apply a moisturizing cream before bed since I have sweaty hot flashes while sleeping. A lighter lotion before bed seems to not trap the night sweats as much and I feel more comfortable.
I am hopeful that this will not lead to thinning of the skin as I found myself earlier this year. I am thankful to have found a better dermatologist. Thankful, always, for the help given here at PClub.