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Wed-06-01-2016, 20:28 PM
Hello and 
to Psoriasis Club.
A GP can only prescribe creams and will continue to do so unless he/she thinks the psoriasis is bad and you are failing on the creams. A good GP would refer you to a dermatologist, but unfortunately some are still happy just dishing out the creams without looking at the results.
You could ask for the cream that worked for you from your GP if you feel it will work for you, but your best bet would be to insist that you get referred to a dermatologist. If He/She refuses to refer you tell them to look at the NHS Psoriasis Overview which can be found here: NO LINKS ALLOWED
Unfortunately even today some GP's will still not take psoriasis seriously, if yours is one of those then change doctors as things have moved on a lot lately and you have a right to proper treatment.
Regards.
Fred.
to Psoriasis Club.A GP can only prescribe creams and will continue to do so unless he/she thinks the psoriasis is bad and you are failing on the creams. A good GP would refer you to a dermatologist, but unfortunately some are still happy just dishing out the creams without looking at the results.
You could ask for the cream that worked for you from your GP if you feel it will work for you, but your best bet would be to insist that you get referred to a dermatologist. If He/She refuses to refer you tell them to look at the NHS Psoriasis Overview which can be found here: NO LINKS ALLOWED
Unfortunately even today some GP's will still not take psoriasis seriously, if yours is one of those then change doctors as things have moved on a lot lately and you have a right to proper treatment.
Regards.
Fred.