LTP - I am glad the Vasoline helped you - it has been a MIRACLE for my OH's problems. His main areas of trouble are knees, elbows and now almost all of his legs. He was forever scratching, and making it worse, but could not stop, etc. He has tried EVERYTHING the doctors have given him, short of PUVA treatment.
All the cortosoid creme worked for a short time, then lost their effectiveness, so as long as I have known him, he has had horrible patches that always looked raw and angry.
Now, after 3-4 weeks with Vasoline - his elbows look NORMAL!!!! The thick patches are GONE!!! He now has elbows like everyone elses....its amazing. He applies it about 2 times a day, and I have never seen him look better. All the flakes are gone, and he seldom itches.
I found a very good article supporting using V to treat it - when I get home I will post you a link. Funny what the doctors won't tell you, ay? But as said - its a miracle for him, and I am glad you felt relief to.
Heartfelt sympathy to you - Ps is such a horrific condition, and no one knows how bad it is unless they have it themselves or lives with one who does. Makes me sad to see people suffer with it, so I am sorry you have to.
So - good luck - hope it continues to work as well for you as it has for him!!
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