Health Boards
Mon-21-09-2015, 12:29 PM
Ok first thing is you are wrong to have been using Dovobet for 4-5 years, Dovobet is not intended as a long term treatment and it has probably made psoriasis worse. The recommendation as stated by Dovobet is "A treatment period is 4 weeks If it is necessary to continue or restart treatment after this period, treatment should be continued after medical review and under regular medical supervision".
People and even GPs often make the big mistake between Dovobet and Dovonex, there is a big difference and the recommendations especially for Dovobet should be respected, Dovobet is a steroid base and will thin the skin and can also make psoriasis worse. It's always a good idea to slowly wean yourself off of Dovobet and not just stop as it can cause a flare up.
This thread explains the difference between the two: Dovobet And Dovonex (What's the difference ?)
As for Cod Liver Oil, yes it contains vitamin D but Dovonex is a Vitamin D synthetic derivative (Calcipotriol) so comparing the two is difficult. I've never heard of anyone using cod liver oil on their skin but I suppose it's possible it could help, but probably more as a moisturiser (a very smelly one). Some say cod liver oil capsules can help, but that would be down more to the Omega than the Vit D in my opinion. I tried the capsules once but switched to Salmon Oil as it didn't burp back so bad, having said that it never made any difference to psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.
I'm with Jim, your best bet is to get a referral to a dermatologist. They are better suited to treat you, your GP will and can only prescribe you creams but it's time to move on in my opinion especially now you have reduced the stress levels.
Re the spelling and grammar, you don't have to apologise as we don't judge people.
by the way
Regards.
Fred.
People and even GPs often make the big mistake between Dovobet and Dovonex, there is a big difference and the recommendations especially for Dovobet should be respected, Dovobet is a steroid base and will thin the skin and can also make psoriasis worse. It's always a good idea to slowly wean yourself off of Dovobet and not just stop as it can cause a flare up.
This thread explains the difference between the two: Dovobet And Dovonex (What's the difference ?)
As for Cod Liver Oil, yes it contains vitamin D but Dovonex is a Vitamin D synthetic derivative (Calcipotriol) so comparing the two is difficult. I've never heard of anyone using cod liver oil on their skin but I suppose it's possible it could help, but probably more as a moisturiser (a very smelly one). Some say cod liver oil capsules can help, but that would be down more to the Omega than the Vit D in my opinion. I tried the capsules once but switched to Salmon Oil as it didn't burp back so bad, having said that it never made any difference to psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.
I'm with Jim, your best bet is to get a referral to a dermatologist. They are better suited to treat you, your GP will and can only prescribe you creams but it's time to move on in my opinion especially now you have reduced the stress levels.
Re the spelling and grammar, you don't have to apologise as we don't judge people.
by the wayRegards.
Fred.