2Vicky
10-17-2007, 02:11 PM
Hello all,
I have been dealing with patches on my legs for about 4 years. I get secondary rashes when I try to use ointments stronger than Lidex. Injections made things worse. I am dealing now with a moderate total body breakout that I can trace to a period of stress. I have an appointment soon and hope to begin a systemic- although I am not the best candidate.
I would like to offer the following. In a doctor's column in our local paper, it was reported that many of his readers had written to recommend Vick's VapoRub, used as an ointment, as a treatment for p. Since I was switching health plans and desperate until I could get an appointment, I tried this approach. The VapoRub has a wonderful consistency as a salve. I have found that, for the first time, my three large leg patches are showing areas of "normal skin"- unseen for several years. It has been slow but there is definite progress.
The first time I used Vick's, I had a slight stinging sensation on one patch which immediately passed. I find it very soothing. If I can get to it fast enough, Vick's will calm a maddening itch before I react. The well-known scent seems to pass quickly but I try to use the ointment well before going out.
I have also found that adding a small amount of Epsom Salt to bath water is helpful- although it can cause itching. I am always better the next morning if I do this at night- especially if I follow with the Vick's cream.
2Vicky
I have been dealing with patches on my legs for about 4 years. I get secondary rashes when I try to use ointments stronger than Lidex. Injections made things worse. I am dealing now with a moderate total body breakout that I can trace to a period of stress. I have an appointment soon and hope to begin a systemic- although I am not the best candidate.
I would like to offer the following. In a doctor's column in our local paper, it was reported that many of his readers had written to recommend Vick's VapoRub, used as an ointment, as a treatment for p. Since I was switching health plans and desperate until I could get an appointment, I tried this approach. The VapoRub has a wonderful consistency as a salve. I have found that, for the first time, my three large leg patches are showing areas of "normal skin"- unseen for several years. It has been slow but there is definite progress.
The first time I used Vick's, I had a slight stinging sensation on one patch which immediately passed. I find it very soothing. If I can get to it fast enough, Vick's will calm a maddening itch before I react. The well-known scent seems to pass quickly but I try to use the ointment well before going out.
I have also found that adding a small amount of Epsom Salt to bath water is helpful- although it can cause itching. I am always better the next morning if I do this at night- especially if I follow with the Vick's cream.
2Vicky