I am on vacation right now so I don't have the name of the medication with me. I have suffered with different levels of psoriasis for 20 years. Through my dermatologist, I am doing research on a new medication which by and large has eradicated my psoriasis. So far, I have not witnessed any side effects.
I had a form of psoriasis at age 14. It consisted of raised red and itchy spots on my legs. By using what my mother called "burn medicine" and using a steam cabinet at the local exercise hall. I found my psoriasis clearing up.
It returned at age 32. It continued to spread. A friend of mine who was suffering with Rheumatoid Arthritis was given Embril. I helped his RA, but it also removed his psoriasis. I contacted my dermatologist. He said they were doing studies with Embril. However, they did not have any open research at that time. He directed me to another med which allowed me to become part of the research. One of the factors that qualified me was the amount of body surface that was affected.
After several visits, it was clear that I was in the group that had the placebo. I was given permission to start taking the real medication. The change was dramatic.
You may email me in a couple of weeks and I will get the name of the medication. It is still in the study stage, so it has not been approved by the FDA. It is based on the premise that psoriasis has something to do with T-helper cells. I don't exactly know what that means except that it has something to do with the immune system. So, when I go in for my evaluations, the doctor has my blood drawn to make sure my immune system is still at normal levels. The drawbacks are that you have to have an injection every other week. That's the way the medicine is given. It has to be refrigerated. The shot doesn't hurt any worse than any other shot. However, the medicine is thick and going in, it hurts worse than the shot. But, it doesn't last long. The other drawback is the psoriasis. There is no cure, at least, not yet. So, it you stop using the medication, your psoriasis will return. But that's the case with any psoriasis treatment.
Check with your dermatologist. He may be more aware of this medication at least to know it's name.
Finally, one of the treatments I used for many years was a combination. It is practical if you only have psoriasis on limited areas. Sea salt and a product called MG-17. Bathing with a goodly portion of sea salt...or better yet swimmy in ocean sea water does the same thing. I am land locked so I use the sea salt in the bath. This will remove the old skin and remove it fromt he affected areas. It will cause some stinging because of the salt. After bathing, apply the MG-17 ointment to the affected areas. After a period of time, the psoriasis will fade and possibly disappear as long as you are following the protocol. Otherwise, it will return.
MG-17 is not a prescription, but you may have to order it through your pharmacy because it is not a product that is ordinarily stocked in drug stores.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
2006-07-08 13:32:31
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answered by Anonymous
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Got to Blue Lagoon website. This is a company that sells products for skin conditions. The company is in Iceland and I've been told that the products work.
2006-07-08 11:57:54
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answered by Bubbles 4
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Have you tried this ebook. Says it can control it naturally. It might help
2006-07-08 11:28:04
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answered by Natural Health Consultant 4
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