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Question by : Can finger psoriasis be treated somehow? Any suggestions for new treatments?
I have psoriasis on my finger tips, it really disturbs me and my daily life.. sometimes it gets so bad that I start to bleed from the fingers when I write something or hold something tight..
Have anyone experienced it before and treated it ? and if yes.. how?
Ps. I tried almost all types of steroid creams that are out there.. from the lightest to the strongest.. nothing seem to help anymore…
Any suggestions of new treatments?
Best answer:
Answer by matador 89
Boris,
Presumably you have been diagnosed with psoriasis as many skin problems share similar symptoms.
I do not know if, during your ‘journey’ with different medications, you have been prescribed Acitretin (trade name Soriatane) which is a second generation retinoid. It is taken orally, and is typically used for psoriasis. It is a metabolite of etretinate, which was used prior to the introduction of acitretin. I presume, because of your ‘name’ that you are male and this will not apply to you, but just in case – acitretin can be reverse metabolised into etretinate which has a long half life, women must avoid becoming pregnant for at least 2 years after discontinuing acitretin. Therefore, acitretin is generally not recommended for women of child bearing age with a risk of becoming pregnant. Acitretin is the oral retinoid of choice used in the treatment of severe resistant psoriasis. It binds to nuclear receptors that regulates gene transcription. They induce keratinocyte differentiation and reduce epidermal hyperplasia, leading to the slowing of cell reproduction. Acitretin is readily absorbed and widely distributed after oral administration. A therapeutic effect occurs after 2 to 4 weeks or longer. If a patient has received the medication, he/she is advised against giving blood for at least 3 years due to the risk of birth defects (details from AABB Technical Manual). A very old-fashioned and proven method of treatment for the problem that you have with your finger tips, is to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day and cut down on coffee and tea and fizzy canned drinks. Two creams/ointments come to mind, Elidel – Pimecrolimus – 1% cream, and Bonalfa – Tacalcitol monohydrate – ointment, containing synthetic Vit. D, which have both had success in the treatment of psoriasis, sometimes in combination. You would be advised to continue to be advised by your doctor, dermatologist or/and rheumatologist as the occasion arises. I wish you well.
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Hope this helps
matador 89
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