Topical Experiment

[Bill]

As I am taking a break from systemic treatment, I thought I might try some topical, Here are the ingredients:



I dissolve a 7 gram block of camphor in tea tree oil, then add the petroleum jelly, chest rub, 12 crushed aspirin, 50 grams of tar, and a bit of eucalyptus oil. Mixed together it looks like this:



As well as using it on a few spots behind my ears, I will apply it to a spot on my knee:



before applying a waterproof bandage.



I will change this every few days and record my progress. But what about my DMF? I do have a nice ardenium:



but another one has been badly afflicted with root rot:



So I have mixed in a bit of DMF with the soil as well as applying a bit to the infected part of the plant. DMF is a good inhibitor of mold, so fingers crossed.

[Caroline]

Hihi,
You are always experimenting.
I am curious about the effect of DMF on the plants.

About your break. I did not have the idea that it was necessary.

[Bill]

Hi Caroline,

Yes, I am very interested to see if it helps my plant.

Re the break, at least it is of my choosing. It is very warm and sunny at this time of year at home; I can swim every day, so I am hopeful that this regimen with my topical with keep the psoriasis at bay until my next blood test, another three weeks or thereabouts. All good so far.

Cheers

[jiml]

Very interesting experiment it will be interesting to see the results of your topical treatment  

Also it will be good to see what happens to your plant   the worst it can do is kill it, but good lateral thinking on your part  

[Bill]

Thank you, Jim.

It is a succulent, so I can cut it into smaller pieces if the rot continues, but I will watch it closely. I don't expect anything like Kat's great result with the calcipotriol/steroid combination. I will be more than happy to tread water for a few more weeks.

Cheers

[Fred]

Another interesting experiment you have there Bill.

Good luck, to you and your plant.

[Bill]

Thanks, Fred. I used to go through a batch like that in less than six weeks. Good for scale reduction but useless as an anti-inflammatory. Wonderful for ruining clothes and linen as well. It might explain my enthusiasm for DMF.

Cheers

[jiml]

I noted an expiry date on the tar as if it's going to deteriorate ....

[Bill]

It smells like a smoky fire, Jim.

[jiml]

It smells like a smoky fire, Jim.

I love the tar smell ....good job as I was smeared with it so much in my young days