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Thu-26-05-2016, 11:02 AM
Hello John 
to Psoriasis Club.
First things first: Don't worry about enjoying the Wine. Some say alcohol is bad for psoriasis but so is everything if you follow all the recommendations. I drink regularly and have in the past given it up for a couple of months and it made no difference whatsoever (in fact probably made it worse as I felt miserable without a glass in my hand) also whilst in the dermatology ward for a a week a few years ago getting over a reaction to Humira I was given a glass of red wine with my meal.
It can come and go, but the best thing is to get referred to a dermatologist as they are better suited to find what is best for you. We are all different and psoriasis is a stubborn bugger to sort out, so what works for one may not work for another. Hence the reason for a dermatologist. A GP can only prescribe you with creams and that is where they usually start, it can work and some never have anything more than the odd tube of cream so it's a matter of trial and error. But Yes it can get worse, and there are different types of psoriasis.
Types Of Psoriasis Explained
As to what to try for your hands so you can continue using the guitar. I would try the following in this order.
#1 As Kat said Coconut Oil could help.
#2 Not sure if you can get it prescribed in the UK but Dexeryl is good for the hands
#3 Or you could ask your GP for Dovonex Dovobet And Dovonex (What's the difference ?)
Regards.
Fred.
to Psoriasis Club.First things first: Don't worry about enjoying the Wine. Some say alcohol is bad for psoriasis but so is everything if you follow all the recommendations. I drink regularly and have in the past given it up for a couple of months and it made no difference whatsoever (in fact probably made it worse as I felt miserable without a glass in my hand) also whilst in the dermatology ward for a a week a few years ago getting over a reaction to Humira I was given a glass of red wine with my meal.
It can come and go, but the best thing is to get referred to a dermatologist as they are better suited to find what is best for you. We are all different and psoriasis is a stubborn bugger to sort out, so what works for one may not work for another. Hence the reason for a dermatologist. A GP can only prescribe you with creams and that is where they usually start, it can work and some never have anything more than the odd tube of cream so it's a matter of trial and error. But Yes it can get worse, and there are different types of psoriasis.
Types Of Psoriasis Explained
As to what to try for your hands so you can continue using the guitar. I would try the following in this order.
#1 As Kat said Coconut Oil could help.
#2 Not sure if you can get it prescribed in the UK but Dexeryl is good for the hands
#3 Or you could ask your GP for Dovonex Dovobet And Dovonex (What's the difference ?)
Regards.
Fred.