New to Psoriasis

[D Foster]

Thank you very much everyone for the informative replies.  The cream I am using is triamcinolone 0.1%.  I have been using it for around 2 months now and it does seem to be working but very slowly.  The psoriasis in the affected area has ~25% cleared up.  It seems to be lessening VERY gradually.  I believe that is why he said "it may take a year".  He also said it may take less.  He did say to follow up in 2-3 months.  He also prescribed me hydrocortisone 2.5% and over the counter hydrocortisone 1%.  He said the Triamcinolone is stronger than the others, the HC 2.5% is in-between and the HC 1% much more mild.  He said to experiment and play around with the different strengths because if the milder cream works then it is better to use than the stronger ones.  (I was using the Triamcinolone 0.1% before seeing this dermatologist because I had initially gone to a GP who had prescribed it who after 1 month referred me to the Dermatologist.)  I still have more of the original Triamcinolone left and have been waiting for it to run out (it's almost gone) before filling the new prescription.  I will pick up the two creams that are less potent today though and start trying the mild one.  Also I will make a phone call to the Derm and ask if long term use even 2-3 months is for sure ok before seeing him next.  Thanks so much for the help!

I know this sound funny but try getting some Canasten cream as I found that it can cause thrush which is not only a female problem, you may find that it helps as it may not only be P.  Just a thought.