Anyone tried some other asthetic solution...?

[TheLateGreat]

Here's my deal: I am lucky enough to have quite mild p. I have maybe 15 spots ranging from pea-size to dime-size spanning my scalp to my feet. My spots don't really scale; by my judgement my p isn't "active" like it once was; it seems that I just have persistent red spots where steroids did a number on my skin (Some spots are the classic veiny thin skin resulting from overuse; some are just flat, smooth, very red skin). It doesn't get worse whatever I do; it doesn't get better whatever I do...it's just THERE.

My derm keeps talking about p treatments--light, prescriptions, etc. But I don't itch, I don't flake...my only concern is the asthetic issue.

I saw a commercial for some sort of cosmetic skin clinic here in town. I can't stop thinking about asking whether they can do anything for me. It won't hurt to call and ask I know, but I wanted to see whether anyone here had...pursued anything like this? A treatment specifically directed at the cosmetic aspect of p? I just CAN'T keep walking around like this. I have to believe I can make SOME change, because these spots are on my mind every waking hour.

Thanks in advance.

[grannyfranny]

It sure won't hurt to stop in the clinic and ask what they can do. I would not go for the dermabrasion or chemical peels. That might annoy your P.

I would not take any systemic drugs at this point. Most people will have a flare when they stop the drugs and get worse. Some people have a strep test,,,,,,,not the fast one,,,the old kind where they swab the throat and grow the culture. If there is anything there you can treat it.

How is your diet and general health? I have forum help in the C & A forum.
I know as my general health got better, so did my pppp(hands and feet).

[ami]

Hi!
I am about to start a new treatment at my dermatologist's office, twice a week. He is going to use a laser treatment on my arms to try and clear them. He said it can work after about 4-6 treatments, and keep the area in remission for up to a year.

Hopefully I will have my first one tomorrow. I am waiting to hear back from their office to see if I can come then. I will let you know more about it after that. It sounds like it might be a treatment for you if you only have a few small spots (he said it doesn't work so great for larger areas, like my legs).

Also, there may just be a simple cream or ointment you could try. Ask the derm!

[condor]

Buy the book in the link provided below.

After educating yourself, consider getting a "Skin Peel", then start a program of rebuilding thin skin.



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Steve

[Resist]

I'd be careful about a skin peel. It could end up cause the Psoriasis skin to flare.

[sergecosta]

I had some peels done on my face to help with the milia I was getting from topical treatments. While I don't think it made matters worse for me, as psoriasis does affect parts of my forehead, I would not recommend it. It is not worth the risk of making it worse than it is. If you are concerned about psoriasis on your face, I would avoid.

For your particular problem, isolated lesions that don't clear, you might want to ask your doctor about cordran tape for the non-scalp areas or some kind of occlusion regimen. It should work!