Posts by Chris Morgan67

urbangull said:Hi everyone, I'm from North Mexico. I was wondering which types of soaps and shampoos work best. I wanted to mention that I've been using Zorac (from Belupo) and I'm quite satisfied; I've used it for three weeks now and the results are excellent. I read that Chris Morgan67 recommends A-Derma shower oil. I'd like to know which company makes it and where I can find it.

The company is A-Derma.
You just mentioned wanting their shower oil... I believe Eucerin carries something similar too
And you should be able to pick it up at a pharmacy. At least, that's how it works here in the States

Adam Wells43 said:Can someone tell me the consequences of using Beloderma or Belosalica constantly? I've been applying these creams every single day for five years now.

issss😕 😕
You really shouldn't be doing that. You're looking at skin tuberculosis, thinning of the dermis, and an actual dependency on these creams... which can lead to increased hair growth and kidney strain, among other things.

Besides, the therapy won't even work if you're applying it every day...

Near the pharmacy by Pike Place Market, there's a spot... don't quote me on whether $43 is actually what my dad buys for me, but I'm about 99% sure it is.
Your best bet is to just head over there and ask. The cream isn't as pricey...

crimsonbear23 said:Here is my report! I saw a dermatologist this morning. She couldn't say for sure if it's psoriasis since I don't have all the typical symptoms. My skin is just thickened and gets itchy every once in a while. Following her advice, I picked up some Uriage cream with 30% urea. Hopefully, it clears up...
She mentioned there is an option to have a skin biopsy taken from my elbow to send off for further testing, but she doesn't think it's necessary right now. If the skin starts peeling or turning red, I should reach out.
So, my current status is: maybe it's psoriasis, maybe it isn't...😬

Well, his assessment sounds reasonable enough. It really just comes down to whether you want to go through with the biopsy or not.
We'll see how things progress. Personally, if I were in your shoes, I’d probably just get it done just to have some certainty...🙂 They just take a tiny little sample and put a bandage on it, that's it.

nimbledriver81 laid it all out clearly. Just let us know how it goes...🙂

crimsonbear23 said:I have an appointment with the dermatologist this Friday, so I’ll let you all know then if I am officially joining the ranks of those following 😬 Vance's advice based on your stories. It might be a hassle, but it's certainly nothing tragic. If it seems like I'm making light of this condition, that's just how I process things...
Does psoriasis flare up more when your immune system is down, or is there no connection there? I picked up some royal jelly today because my mom suggested it helps boost immunity—figured it couldn't hurt to try. I realize there isn't some miracle drug or cream that makes psoriasis vanish, but anything that helps calm it down is worth a shot!

Anyway, I'll check back in on Friday and let you know how the "royal jelly therapy" is working out...

You should look into it a bit more online. With psoriasis, the immune system doesn't underperform; it actually works harder than it does in healthy people.
That's why the scaling happens. The immune system mistakenly decides there are wounds on certain parts of the body—even though there aren't—and starts overproducing skin cells, which leads to those flakes...😬
But royal jelly shouldn't do any harm. Neither should vitamins or anything like that.🙂

Let us know how the doctor's visit goes.

Sean Taylor10 said:Chris Morgan67, could you please let me know which Daivonex I should order?
I found Daivonex cream 50mcg/g - 30g or Daivonex oint. 50mcg/g - 30g.
What is the difference here? Thanks in advance.

I'd suggest the Daivonex ointment... it's more of a salve.
Personally, I find it easier to spread...🙂

Rebecca Ramos81 said:I just don't get it, and I can't wrap my head around doctors telling you, for instance, "apply this twice daily, strictly to the affected areas, and rub it in well." If I did that, I’d have to live my entire life solely for psoriasis. I certainly don't have that kind of time to dedicate to it; I actually enjoy living my life (work, marriage, a young child...). I honestly wonder how anyone manages it all...
When I apply my treatment (at most twice a week), I end up covering my whole body because I have tiny patches everywhere. If I tried to treat every single spot individually, my whole life would be nothing but applying cream and showering...
I'm not attacking you, Chris Morgan67, this is just my little cry against this tedious disease—more of a rhetorical question about how one manages to follow instructions perfectly without becoming a slave to the illness itself...

Personally, I might apply Psorcutan to larger areas first, then just focus on rubbing it in more thoroughly over the specific spots, and honestly, that works for me.
Applying it twice isn't always necessary.

You just have to make it a routine to apply oil to your body after showering; otherwise, your skin will get incredibly dry, everything will itch, and you'll be right back where you started...👎

I know you have a life—I do too—but any psoriasis patient should probably set aside about 40 minutes a day for skin care, since it significantly improves things and makes the condition much easier to manage.

I don't feel like doing it either, but I calculate it this way: if I don't, I feel worse. If I do, I feel better...😬 and that's just the reality of it...

And another reason I apply oil before my cream is to nourish the skin first... it helps the moisturizer absorb more easily, which makes it much simpler to apply a thinner layer.

Rebecca Ramos81 said:Chris Morgan67 - reading through the last few pages, I can see you really have hands-on experience with this tedious illness. You clearly have the desire (and the time) to research it, and the willingness to make life a little easier for all of us. You show up like a sort of dermatologist with personal experience whom we don't have to be shy around, wait for, or (God forbid) pay... In any case, kudos, an easy A+ for your dedication.🙏

Just tell me how you used the PSORCUTAN cream—how often did you apply it? I just ordered some from a pharmacy near Pike Place Market based on your advice; the price gave me a bit of sticker shock, but well, I’ll give it a shot.
The plain corticosteroids I've used for years haven't offered much lasting relief, just short-term fixes, and now it seems like they're catching up to me, because my entire skin—even the healthy parts—is itching like crazy.
🎉

Hey. Thank you so much for the compliments.😍 I'm glad my advice and experiences can help. When I first dealt with this, absolutely no one was helping me, and I felt completely panicked and alone.

Oh, and regarding usage: I applied it in the evening after showering and applying baby oil to my body. Once I massaged that in and let it absorb, I would thoroughly massage a thin layer of the cream into the flare-ups. Using a THIN layer is key; if you apply it too thick, it doesn't really work.
Shower in the morning, and then repeat the whole process in the evening. Make sure to wash your hands well after applying, and be careful not to get it on your face. For me, the first results appeared after a couple of weeks, and you can continue using the cream for several months.

Even if it looks like there isn't much, trust me, it will last you quite a while. Next time, I'd recommend getting the PSORCUTAN MAST; it's a bit cheaper than the cream and easier to rub in.

If you want to know anything else, just ask.🙂

Sean Taylor10 said:Are Dovonex and Daivonex actually the same medication, or am I mistaken?

They are. Anything containing calcipotriol falls under that umbrella...

In Germany, they call it Psorcutan. Over in England or the States, it's Dovonex or Daivonex...

I suspect that might be it, unfortunately😢 given how frequently psoriasis shows up on the elbows.
But it isn't the end of the world. Plenty of people deal with it exclusively on their elbows—my mom is one of them—and it often clears up for good...
Just make sure to see a decent dermatologist so you can be certain.

Sean Taylor10 said:Some idiot actually told me, "I just don't get doctors who prescribe corticosteroids... would you even give that to your own kids?"

😠 I'm speechless
I really have no desire to judge this doctor's character right now. That's between him and his conscience...
I'm just glad I could be of some help, and I truly hope the little one feels better soon. 🙂

Sean Taylor10 said:Thanks so much! I was being foolish, listening to the claims about Cherry not being a corticosteroid...
I'm stopping this treatment immediately. I've been overdoing it by applying it to my child under medical supervision for five straight months. Every time we talk, he insists he isn't one of those doctors who just pushes steroids on patients without realizing how much they thin the skin and cause damage.

Exactly. There's been plenty of discussion about Aquaphor on this thread, and your post really pushed me to look up what's actually going on online...
It seems the doctor is just pushing his own agenda, selling people a cream as if it were some miracle cure when it's actually just an ordinary cream containing potent steroids, similar to what you'd find as Betamethasone in the US.

I've written quite a bit here about psoriasis and my own struggle with it. My condition improved significantly once I moved away from those aggressive preparations...

The main thing is to bathe your child daily and apply a body oil or cream afterward. If the itching persists, an antihistamine like Claritin can help reduce the discomfort...

And I would personally recommend a specific ointment that I use myself because it's gentle and effective. Many doctors worldwide prescribe it specifically for young children...
It's called PSORCUTAN (though in some countries it's known as Daivonex)
http://www.schering.com/dermatology.asp
http://www.psoriasis.org/treatment/p...ls/dovonex.php

Just to confirm what I suspected—it’s effectively the same thing as Belosalic:

COMPOSITION

Belosalic ointment: one gram contains 0.5 mg of betamethasone dipropionate and 30 mg of salicylic acid. Inactive ingredients: liquid paraffin, white petrolatum.

So, Aquaphor and Belosalic are essentially the same cream/lotion; they both contain corticosteroids, so I wouldn't recommend them...
eto🙂

just so people are aware...

Sean Taylor10 said:Aquaphor Ointment

Presentation:
Aquaphor Ointment is presented in a 100g tube containing the following: - Betamethasone dipropionate 17.5mg - Fluocinonide 17.5mg - Gentamicin Sulphate 35.000I.U. - Salicylic acid 5.- Panthenol O.5g.

Since I’m no expert, I did some digging online to see if there was any link to cortisone, but nothing came up. I'd love to see someone actually prove the claim that this contains cortisone...

Here is the link: http://www.antiaging-systems.com/apruses/vipsogal.htm

And just to copy/paste a section:
The synthetic steroids betamethasone dipropionate and fluocinonide contribute the anti-inflammatory, anti-pruriginous, anti-exudative and anti-allergic effect of the preparation.

Sean Taylor10 said:My child has been seeing Dr. Cherry in New York City for a few months now. I was quite pleased at first, as using Aquaphor cleared up about 70% of the affected skin. However, progress has slowed down significantly lately. Perhaps I’m just being impatient, but I'm feeling less optimistic. For the record, this cream isn't a steroid, and it's sold legally in the USA.

Well, it still contains steroids regardless.
So, thanks for nothing...😬

Linda Chase81 said:From what I've gathered through reading, maybe 2-3 percent of people globally deal with active psoriasis, while about 10 percent carry the gene without ever triggering it. So, the odds of your child developing it are actually quite low... 😳
Regardless, I don't think psoriasis should ever be a reason to give up on motherhood ☕

That’s what I’ve heard as well.

Goodness, psoriasis can certainly be unpleasant in some cases, but calling it some horrific, debilitating disease—God forbid...

It is perfectly possible to live a normal life with it, and it definitely shouldn't mean you have to walk away from having children.

Kyle Ross56🙏

Linda Chase81 said:I'm happy for you. 😁
But I really hope that ointment provides long-lasting relief, because my scales tend to vanish overnight—along with the redness from the Elocom—only to resurface a few days later. It usually happens whenever my immune system takes a hit from stress, a cold, or hormonal shifts. 🙄
The only thing that truly settles my symptoms is spending time on a beach in Florida under the sun (and swimming, obviously). After a trip like that, I don't need any cream until spring, provided I manage my health well during the winter. 😛

It does have lasting effects. For me, it holds steady for anywhere from a few months to half a year...

Timothy Jackson6 said:I've been using Psorcutan 5 for about 5 or 6 days now and—knock on wood—it’s actually working. The redness has gone down significantly, everything feels thinner, and the scaling is gone. I’m quite pleased so far. Not that I’m superstitious, but still... :-)

That's wonderful to hear.👍