jillrenee15

Close Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Treatments

Clindamycin Too Soon to Tell

Doxycycline Somewhat Helpful

Worked to clear infection is very stubburn open sores that have been draining for years, but did nothing to prevent new lesions. Still have new ones occuring after a month of use, older lesions are still there, but not as bad as they were.

Close Psoriasis
Affected Areas: Psoriasis of the Skin

I first had scalp plaque psoriasis when I was in my late teens. After quite a few years of struggling with it, it just went away. Poof, disappeared. It was wonderful. Now, for some reason, 8 years later, it has come back. With a vengance. I'm starting over with treatments and doctors and derms. It sucks. I've started to have a little achyness too, hoping it is not turning into PsA.

Treatments

Betamethasone (Topical) Working / Worked

Using Luxiq foam for scalp. Very expensive, but with diligence, it is clearing nicely. Does come back though after a week-10days. I can tell when I need to start using it again. Like the foam application, does not leave residue in hair, can put it on after shower, then fix my hair with no problems.

Coal Tar Not Working

Useless

Dovonex Somewhat Helpful

haven't used in years, but I remember it was helpful at the time. Used a lotion for scalp P

Tazorac Working / Worked

Clears thick plaques very well so other medicines can get down to the skin. Don't like the gel though. Wish it came in a lotion for easier scalp application.