I also get it on my nipples, vagina (especially when pregnant with more discharge).. it is horrible.
I wanted to add that i am doing meditation/relaxation for another health issue, and it has had really big side benefits for my eczema. My dermo is in fact highly encouraging of this, and says their is documented evidence that meditation improves skin conditions.
Pro-biotics are another thing that might work. I'm currently part of a probiotic study to prevent allergies/skin conditions in babies. DD is having her 1yr allergy testing tomorrow. But funily enough when i took the HUGE doses (much more than commerically avaliable here), between 36-40 weeks (assuming it was that, problem with skin coniditions is there is so many variables it might not have been, or i might have been on the placebo), but my skin cleared up and i was able to go off the light treatments for 2 months after i had DD.
Morgan, I've not had any side effects from the MTX and my blood work is still normal, so I've had a great response with it. It is possible that it will be suggested to you, but you have to be sure about your future plans for babies too as you cannot fall pg while on it because it will cause birth defects (not might, but will). But I would recommend to anyone to try all other alternatives first before heading down that path because even if you don't get side effects, it does put a heavy burden on your liver and kidneys and it robs your body of folate too
Hi Morgan78. Not sure if this is helpful, but a really close family friend used a herb called "Buchu" to treat his psoriasis. It is widely grown, harvested and used in South Africa (where I am from) and it was incredibly effective in treating his condition (had it all over his head and face and it all but disappeared!). By all means persue the medical intervention that you are seeking, but in the meanwhile it may be something you want to consider as a supplement? I imagine the herb would be available in Australia in either tea or tablet form. Perhaps it may be worth a visit to a naturopath to explore these options while you wait for you appointment? Big and I hope you find the right treatment that works for you x
Thank you Sambo, Im always interested in hearing about alternative treatments.
Had my weekly checkup today and the arthritis has now spread from my hands to my feet and I was on antibiotics for bronchitis which has caused my skin to flare April cant arrive quick enough so I can see the specialists.
That's awful that you've had a flare and the PsA has spread. I think you should give Sambo's suggestion a try, because if you can find something that works that isn't going to be as ravaging as the MTX, then go for it. But the PsA will need addressing with something heavy duty though.
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and I hope you find the right treatment that works for you x
and I was on antibiotics for bronchitis which has caused my skin to flare 
April cant arrive quick enough so I can see the specialists.
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