Know anything that will help????

Question

I am six weeks pregnant with number 3 and I have psoriasis on my head and eggsama( sorry not sure how to spell it) on my body. Since I have been pregnant, it has gotten so much worst. When I get out of the tube, I feel like I have a billion needles poking me everywhere. It hurts and is getting worst. Does anybody know of anything that will help that pregnant women can use. I use the Dermarest psoriasis shampoo and Its not working any more, and head and sholders doest work anymore either. Thanks

Answer 1

Eucerin is a petroleum based cream that is often used for psoriasis and exczema and that would be safe with pregnancy. You can get it in the lotion isle--I know Walmart has it and I've seen it other places as well. Be sure to get the cream in the tub, not the lotion. It is a little pricey compared to most OTC lotions, but it works wonders and a little goes a long way! I am not sure what you would use on your head... Maybe a tea tree oil blend shampoo? I have heard that it can be effective in relieving the symptoms. Good luck!

Answer 2

The goal of treatment is to relieve and prevent itching, which can lead to infection. Since the disease makes skin dry and itchy, lotions and creams are recommended to keep the skin moist. These solutions are usually applied when the skin is damp, such as after bathing, to help the skin retain moisture. Cold compresses may also be used to relieve itching.

Over-the-counter or prescription creams and ointments containing corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone, are often prescribed to reduce inflammation. For severe cases, your doctor may prescribe oral corticosteroids. In addition, if the affected area becomes infected, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to kill the infection-causing bacteria.

Other treatments include antihistamines to reduce severe itching, tar treatments (chemicals designed to reduce itching), phototherapy (therapy using ultraviolet light applied to the skin) and the drug cyclosporine for people whose condition doesn't respond to other treatments.

The FDA more recently has approved two drugs known as topical immunomodulators (TIMs) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe eczema. The drugs, Elidel and Protopic, are skin creams that work by altering the immune system response to prevent flare-ups.

On March 10, 2005, the FDA warned doctors to prescribe Elidel and Protopic with caution due to concerns over a possible cancer risk associated with their use.

As of January 2006, these two creams carry the FDA's strongest "black box" warning on their packaging to alert doctors and patients to these potential risks. The warning advises doctors to prescribe short-term use of Elidel and Protopic only after other available eczema treatments have failed in adults and children over the age of 2.

How Can Flare-ups Be Prevented?

Eczema outbreaks can usually be avoided or the severity lessened by following these simple tips.

* Moisturize frequently
* Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity
* Avoid sweating or overheating
* Reduce stress
* Avoid scratchy materials, such as wool
* Avoid harsh soaps, detergents and solvents
* Avoid environmental factors that trigger allergies (for example, pollen, mold, dust mites, and animal dander)
* Be aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak and avoid those foods
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/61/67471.htm

Answer 3

i know with eczema, lube up alot with lotion, especially after washing hands ever time. don't take hot showers, stay cool. see your doc about the other, sometimes a steroid creme is prescribed but might not with you being prego. congrats and good luck.

Answer 4

you need to see a skin doctor so he can order you a skin cream that wont hurt the baby and you at this time of you life.
hope this helps