I just wanted to do a quick recap on Fridays session. It was a bit of a mixed one, I noticed the night before that some Psoriasis was reappearing on my face, only 2 dots, but just annoying considering all the light treatment where my face had been exposed.
I was in for 3 minutes and 3 seconds, a minute of which I had a visor and step, we took a break to remove both for the last 2 minutes. The nurse was concerned about my legs and arms and the reappearance of dots. I am only supposed to have treatment up until next Friday, bringing me to 24 session but my nurse is going to talk with my dermatologist about bumping that up to maybe 30 as she wouldn't be happy so send me on my way next week having come so far. I completely agree with the decision as in past years when I had light treatment I had better results this far into it, with mostly discolouration remaining.
While it is a bit disheartening that I'll have to go in for possibly two extra weeks, Its also nice to see that my skin is being looked after well with the nurse wanting to make sure I'm as clear as I can be leaving their treatment.
Also I've dded a few bits to the site while I've had some extra time on my hands, including an About Me section and Links to site about Psoriasis which I have found helpful. I hope to try and post more in the coming weeks especially about past treatments and a few other ideas. If anyone has anything they would like me to discuss, be it psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis or to do something completely different, please get in touch :)
Enjoy the rest of your weekend whatever you may be upto
Until next time....
Sarah x
Blogging about my experience, living with Psoriasis. Hoping to share tips and what works for me.
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Sunday, 19 April 2015
Thursday, 9 April 2015
Extra time....
I hope everyone had a lovely Easter! I spent mine working, sleeping and eating chocolate, probably in that order :)
So last week I finished on Friday at 1 minute and 42 seconds in the light treatment box. I didn't have a session on Monday due to the bank holiday, which worked out well as I was working. This past Tuesday to my dermatologist who determined I'd be doing a total of 24 session as at that time it would bring me upto when I'm due to start Stelara, which will hopefully clear any psoriasis that may be left.
Wednesday brought me upto 17 sessions. The dosage was uped to 2 minutes and 3 seconds. When I had a shower the same night after treatment, I noticed I was quite red on my chest and it was hot to touch. This will have to be noted for my 18th session tomorrow and my dosage will more than likely be lowered to avoid further redness.
We've been lucky here in Ireland that the weather has been beautiful, but with that comes precautions...namely factor 50 sunscreen! Which I will also be having to load up on when I go on holidays in 2 months time, along with a hat and cover ups. Hope to do a future post on item purchase to avoid the sun flaring my skin :)
Enjoy the weather wherever you may be
Until next time...
Sarah x
So last week I finished on Friday at 1 minute and 42 seconds in the light treatment box. I didn't have a session on Monday due to the bank holiday, which worked out well as I was working. This past Tuesday to my dermatologist who determined I'd be doing a total of 24 session as at that time it would bring me upto when I'm due to start Stelara, which will hopefully clear any psoriasis that may be left.
Wednesday brought me upto 17 sessions. The dosage was uped to 2 minutes and 3 seconds. When I had a shower the same night after treatment, I noticed I was quite red on my chest and it was hot to touch. This will have to be noted for my 18th session tomorrow and my dosage will more than likely be lowered to avoid further redness.
We've been lucky here in Ireland that the weather has been beautiful, but with that comes precautions...namely factor 50 sunscreen! Which I will also be having to load up on when I go on holidays in 2 months time, along with a hat and cover ups. Hope to do a future post on item purchase to avoid the sun flaring my skin :)
Enjoy the weather wherever you may be
Until next time...
Sarah x
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Favourite Products....
A bit later than planned due to being sick all week, but better late than never :)
Upon recommendation from fellow psoriasis sufferers on a facebook group, i picked up a tub of Virgin Coconut Oil. I was told it was soothing for the scalp, and seeing at this is my current most affected area, I decided to try it, and have found it to be great. Before this, I had been using Dovobet oinment, which I think isn't very good and I'd rather be using a more natural product having used steroid creams and the like in the past and seen their effects.
The coconut oil can be a bit messy, as it is quite oily when you rub it in your hands. I massage it into my scalp and wash it out the next day. I have been told about using it in the bath also, adding a few spoonfuls to warm water and that skin is left feeling smooth. Have yet to try that one myself. People do say that you can get rid of badness from the body by working from the inside, so have head good reviews of this being used for cooking also, certainly a more healthier option. Virgin Coconut Oil is currently available in the cooking oil/olive oil sections in both Dunnes and Supervalu, priced at €5.99.
It may seem like a theme with this post so far, but after hearing such good things about coconut oil, I am always on the lookout for other products which may be beneficial. So on a recent trip to one of my local chemists I discovered Inecto Coconut Shampoo and decided to try it out. It was €2.99 for a 500ml bottle so seemed like a good price for its size. I have only used this product twice, but I definitely feel a difference on my scalp. I find that with some shampoos, it feels like residue is left behind, no matter how much I rinse and rinse, which can leave my scalp feeling worse for wear. This shampoo is really soothing, and has the added bonus of leaving my hair feeling super soft! The shampoo is also paraben free, which was also nice to see. The scent is very much like vanilla, which I was very happy with as it is one of my favourite scents. I have seen that they have a big range of coconut body and hair products on their website. I am hoping to try out more of their products if I can find them in store, or possibly online
E45 Moisturising Lotion
This lotion is perfume-free, dermatologically-tested and allergy-screened, so it pretty much is ideal for anyone with sensitive skin. I tend to use this on after a shower when my skin is still wet, to lock in more moisture. I also focus on my dryer areas, such as my elbows, knees and hips. I have gone through many body lotions, including the likes of Aveeno, and find E45 currently helps to keep my skin more moisturised, which an important part of a routine when you have psoriasis, to stop your skin from drying out.
Palmolive Soap Bar
I have been using Palmolive for as long as I can remember! I have gone through phases of trying out different shower gels and just end up with itchy, irritated skin...even before I developed psoriasis. Palmolive seems to be the only product that does not cause my skin to have a break-out. Definitely an essential product for me.
Boots Simply Sensitive Foaming Cleansing Wash
The only facewash I have found that (so far!) does not irritate my face. The foaming action makes it easy to massage into wet skin, without the mess of creams, the easy to use pump is also a plus for this also. Leaves my skin feeling so soft and refreshed. It is fragrance and colour free and also contains soothing aloe vera. I get small patches of psoriasis in my eyebrows but I find this does not irritate it at all. Even after I use protopic to try and clear those areas.
They are all the products I am currently using in my skincare routine. Feel free to comment with any products you find help to soothe your skin, always on the lookout for other products to try :)
~Sarah~
This lotion is perfume-free, dermatologically-tested and allergy-screened, so it pretty much is ideal for anyone with sensitive skin. I tend to use this on after a shower when my skin is still wet, to lock in more moisture. I also focus on my dryer areas, such as my elbows, knees and hips. I have gone through many body lotions, including the likes of Aveeno, and find E45 currently helps to keep my skin more moisturised, which an important part of a routine when you have psoriasis, to stop your skin from drying out.
I have been using Palmolive for as long as I can remember! I have gone through phases of trying out different shower gels and just end up with itchy, irritated skin...even before I developed psoriasis. Palmolive seems to be the only product that does not cause my skin to have a break-out. Definitely an essential product for me.
Boots Simply Sensitive Foaming Cleansing Wash
The only facewash I have found that (so far!) does not irritate my face. The foaming action makes it easy to massage into wet skin, without the mess of creams, the easy to use pump is also a plus for this also. Leaves my skin feeling so soft and refreshed. It is fragrance and colour free and also contains soothing aloe vera. I get small patches of psoriasis in my eyebrows but I find this does not irritate it at all. Even after I use protopic to try and clear those areas.
They are all the products I am currently using in my skincare routine. Feel free to comment with any products you find help to soothe your skin, always on the lookout for other products to try :)
~Sarah~
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