Does anyone have any experience with either phototherapy or methotrexate for psoriasis?
I have it horrendously all over my scalp. I can’t sleep at night because it hurts so much, it cracks and bleeds and it’s absolutely awful. I get big chunks of scalp falling off at work which is obviously embarrassing and it leaves my scalp red and raw and bloody too. I’ve tried every topical application -both steroidal and non steroidal- and according to the dermatologist we’ve exhausted all options now.
does anyone have any experience with phototherapy for the scalp? Apparently it might not work as effectively because my hair is so thick over the area? Or other drugs like methotrexate? I’m absolutely desperate for this to be better but nothing is working and it’s destroying my life. Apparently it’s a grey area whether I should be trying these more harsh treatments as the psoriasis isn’t severe over my body- it’s only on my scalp and ears and upper neck area whereas other people have it much more widespread. Although the areas I do have it on are really severe and I’ve had 6 hours sleep over the last 2 days because it hurts so much to lie on!
any experience or knowledge would be welcomed and appreciated x