Confirmation

Well, after granny and papa Bess visited this week, they were concerned about Davy, and so on their advice we took him to the doctor. The doctor immediately sent us to a dermatologist the next day. We got in places faster than I have ever seen! The dermatologist, and his colleague, determined that, yes, Davy has psoriasis, NOT eczema. They also feel that some of it is seborrheic dermatitis, mainly what is up in his hair. Many people have seborrhea, or itchy and flaky scalp.

Our pediatrician was very kind and thought that what we had been doing for Davy was wonderful and that we had done everything, plus some, right. The dermatologist was more of a drug pusher. Not concerned about allergies, types of soap, all that. He gave us a prescription for an antibiotic that would help kill anything living on his skin (he does NOT have an infection at this time, they think this might help speed the healing process), a prescription for Protopic which is a topical ointment that would help heal his skin, and a presciption for anti-itch medication that would help him get a better night's sleep (along with me!). We have taken the weekend to discuss this and decide what is right for all of us.

I am concerned about the antibiotic, as he does not need it for an infection. It would end up killing just as much, if not more, good things in his body, and might actually make him more prone to infection. He prescribed 400 mg of Keflex for 2 weeks (for any medical professionals reading this). The Protopic can be used for kids under 2, though it isn't recommended. Thankfully the dr. agreed to only do this. His colleague wanted to do the Protopic and a topical prescription steroid cream. Steroid creams can leave scars and cause permanent stretch marks. Yuck. The anti-itch medication I really don't have anything against. If it helps him through rough spots, and helps us all sleep, then okay. There should be no long term affects caused by it.

He is continuing to get better everyday, even without all the prescriptions. The cream we stumbled upon is amazing, everytime we use it we see drastic improvement. Too bad it is expensive and not in any prescription plan! Oh well, it is worth it. We are also going to a consultation on monday with a naturopathic doctor. We hope to get more advice on vitamins and supplements that we could use along with traditional treatment. See both sides of the spectrum, and then combine the best of both.

By the way, if you think from looking at Davy's pictures, or seeing him in person that his rash looks bad and painful (which it does), look at some pictures on the internet. I looked up infant or infantile psoriasis on google images today. Those pictures will make you wince and want to look away, if not cry. Little babies completely covered with psoriasis from head to toe, bright red, scaly, cracked and oozing. Oh my goodness. Thank God that we caught this and treated it before it ever did something like that. There is also another scary, scary condition which is basically congenital psoriasis (in the womb) called harlequin fetus. These children usually die at birth or shortly there after. Only one has lived past 2 years of age, and I wonder how. Before you look up those pictures, be prepared, they don't look human. Just wanted to share how bad it could be, and how thankful that it is not, his is under control, and we are so thankful.

Thank you all for your prayers and support, we really appreciate it! I will post newer pics when I have a chance!