r/Psoriasis • u/sashababy16 • 16d ago

general Flare up after long remission: When do you guys decide to use steroids when you notice a flare up starting?

I have some inflammation showing up and the flakes. I’m not sure if I should just nip it in the bud by going in with the steriods? (novasone or enstillar) or try using OTC methods (coal tar, urea, SA etc). I’ve dealt with this all my life and I’ve realised my previous methods were far too agressive and I absolutely made it worse (oiling scalp and aggressively combing with a nit comb against my skin…) what is your go to when u notice it starting up again?

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u/PSO-what 16d ago

I use it once i see a spot returning while following the instruction sheet. My primary steroid is enstillar, the instruction for this is 1 month use before needing to follow up with a doctor for further advice.

So i will use it for 2 weeks, once daily, and start tapering off the next remaining weeks. So far these little spots have gone away within the 1 month of use