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Fri-31-12-2021, 16:28 PM
Around January 2021, a persistent but calm and subtle rash on my ankle bloomed into a troublesome, painful, patch. A primary care doctor referred me to a dermatologist who took two punch biopsies.
Before I found Psoriasis Club:
This first dermatologist told me incorrect information regarding Humira and Psoriasis. He prescribed Betamethasone 0.05% for the legs, a similar formula lotion for the scalp, and Desonide Ointment 0.05% for sensitive areas and skin folds.
His manner was arrogant and rushed. He provided little information. Patches continued to spread upon my lower legs and appear on my torso, arms, genitals, and more across my scalp.
I finally searched for support online when my fingertips and the insteps of my feet began bleeding. I had developed thinning skin from the topical steroids.
When I found Psoriasis Club:
I learned about overusing topical steroids. I learned about different medical therapies. I read that a couple members had managed their skin through diet alone. This club offered me information that the first dermatologist failed to provide. This club inspired me to find a better doctor.
While the dietary changes didn't affect my skin, I did reduce my sugar intake significantly and feel better for it, overall. I rely less on wheats, also. My overall diet has improved.
My current dermatologist:
I'm receiving good, compassionate, intelligent care, now. My current dermatologist has provided information on how to use topical steroids, changed the ointments, added a Vitamin D derivative, provided a schedule for usage. She's offered light therapy, Methotrexate, and Folic Acid. She provided printed information on this condition and assurance that there are other medications to try.
Best of all:
I understood the options discussed by this doctor because I read about prescribed treatments here. Psoriasis Club has helped me to be informed about my condition and the treatments.
I'm finally, finally, finally . . . finally! . . . feeling some relief.
On this last day of 2021, I feel contemplative, looking back over the year. I'm hopeful, looking forward to skin improvement and the continued sense of belonging in a community of patchy people from all around the world here at Psoriasis Club.
Before I found Psoriasis Club:
This first dermatologist told me incorrect information regarding Humira and Psoriasis. He prescribed Betamethasone 0.05% for the legs, a similar formula lotion for the scalp, and Desonide Ointment 0.05% for sensitive areas and skin folds.
His manner was arrogant and rushed. He provided little information. Patches continued to spread upon my lower legs and appear on my torso, arms, genitals, and more across my scalp.
I finally searched for support online when my fingertips and the insteps of my feet began bleeding. I had developed thinning skin from the topical steroids.
When I found Psoriasis Club:
I learned about overusing topical steroids. I learned about different medical therapies. I read that a couple members had managed their skin through diet alone. This club offered me information that the first dermatologist failed to provide. This club inspired me to find a better doctor.
While the dietary changes didn't affect my skin, I did reduce my sugar intake significantly and feel better for it, overall. I rely less on wheats, also. My overall diet has improved.
My current dermatologist:
I'm receiving good, compassionate, intelligent care, now. My current dermatologist has provided information on how to use topical steroids, changed the ointments, added a Vitamin D derivative, provided a schedule for usage. She's offered light therapy, Methotrexate, and Folic Acid. She provided printed information on this condition and assurance that there are other medications to try.
Best of all:
I understood the options discussed by this doctor because I read about prescribed treatments here. Psoriasis Club has helped me to be informed about my condition and the treatments.
I'm finally, finally, finally . . . finally! . . . feeling some relief.
On this last day of 2021, I feel contemplative, looking back over the year. I'm hopeful, looking forward to skin improvement and the continued sense of belonging in a community of patchy people from all around the world here at Psoriasis Club.