Health Boards
Thu-08-10-2015, 10:40 AM
Hello Jessica 
to Psoriasis Club.
I see Caroline and Jim have been helping you settle in. I have closed your other thread you had made in introductions as it will save any confusion, if you or anyone want to read it you can find it here: New member with facial plaque psoriasis
OK First off Facial psoriasis is not rare, a lot of people have it especially on the cheeks and the forehead so you are not alone. As for a solution. You don't want to be using steroid creams on your face, you should be using something milder like Silkis or if very bad Dovonex. Having said that I'm with the others, you would be much better suited talking with a dermatologist rather than using over the counter products. If you do want to continue with over the counter then for your face I can recommend Dexeryl, or better still a good quality Coconut Oil
Now for an explanation of the score you were asking about on another thread. The Psoriasis Score you find from the menu bar above is something I made to help me keep track of things and to be able to monitor my progress. Some members use it as do some guests, but it is not a recognised way of scoring psoriasis by the medical profession (That is done by the PASI score) I just find the one I made easier and I have shared for anyone to use if they wish.
You can find out more about the Psoriasis Score and the PASI score here:
Psoriasis Score
What is the PASI score my dermatologist uses ?
Hope that helps, but do just ask if you have any questions. None of us are doctors, but we probably know more about psoriasis than they do as we live with it and you will find a good mix of friendly people using a variety of treatments always will to share information.
Regards.
Fred.
to Psoriasis Club.I see Caroline and Jim have been helping you settle in. I have closed your other thread you had made in introductions as it will save any confusion, if you or anyone want to read it you can find it here: New member with facial plaque psoriasis
OK First off Facial psoriasis is not rare, a lot of people have it especially on the cheeks and the forehead so you are not alone. As for a solution. You don't want to be using steroid creams on your face, you should be using something milder like Silkis or if very bad Dovonex. Having said that I'm with the others, you would be much better suited talking with a dermatologist rather than using over the counter products. If you do want to continue with over the counter then for your face I can recommend Dexeryl, or better still a good quality Coconut Oil
Now for an explanation of the score you were asking about on another thread. The Psoriasis Score you find from the menu bar above is something I made to help me keep track of things and to be able to monitor my progress. Some members use it as do some guests, but it is not a recognised way of scoring psoriasis by the medical profession (That is done by the PASI score) I just find the one I made easier and I have shared for anyone to use if they wish.
You can find out more about the Psoriasis Score and the PASI score here:
Psoriasis Score
What is the PASI score my dermatologist uses ?
Hope that helps, but do just ask if you have any questions. None of us are doctors, but we probably know more about psoriasis than they do as we live with it and you will find a good mix of friendly people using a variety of treatments always will to share information.
Regards.
Fred.