Ok I decided to bite the bullet and go to see a specialist privately, the £150 was a bit excessive but being able to see a dermatologist within days was well worth it!
We discussed my current condition including my current medications, moisturizers and my diet. After this the doctor confirmed my thoughts that my psoriasis had become resistant to the topical steroids I am currently using and seen as Dovobet is regarded as the one of the best steroidal medications available he thought that a different approach may be appropriate.
We discussed using Methotrexate, an immune suppressant. Methotrexate works by attacking the rapidly-dividing cells that are involved in causing psoriasis, it can be very effective however it has a long list of side effects and can be very liver toxic.
Even though I have gone private for my consultation, I will be treated as an NHS patient and not have to pay for further consultations however I will have to be referred again by my GP but it has cut about 8 weeks waiting time!
I will soon be starting a Methotrexate diary! So will be soon getting some before photos to see how I get on and can track my progress.
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