8 ways to facilitate self-injections of psoriasis

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8 ways to facilitate self-injections of psoriasis

If topical drugs have not been strong enough to control your psoriasis, your dermatologist can recommend a biological, a type of medication that targets the part of the immune system responsible for the triggering of symptoms.

According to Adelaide Hebert, MD, dermatologist of the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, these drugs are often more effective than topical drugs.

The only problem: you need to inject them yourself, something that makes around 25% of anxious – or downright terrified people.

Whether you are new to injections or like them regularly, these tips can help reduce anxiety and reduce pain.

8 self-injection tips

Biologicals are available as pre-filled syringes for single use or self-injectors. A pre-filled syringe has a visible piston and needle, while a self-injector is like a pen with a hidden needle. Be that as it may, the following advice can give you some control over the process and make self-injections less stressful.

1. Let the drug come to room temperature

Injectable drugs should be stored in a refrigerator, but the injection of cold drugs can be uncomfortable. Try to take your drugs from the refrigerator 35 to 40 minutes in advance and let it warm up at room temperature, explains Dr. Hebert. Do not use anything to heat it, as in the microwave or on the stove.

2. Make the routine

If you feel nervous, try to give yourself the injection at the same time every day while sitting in the same place. Transforming the process into ritual gives you more control over it, which can improve your confidence and reduce fears.

3. Engarding the skin

The application of an ice pack on the injection site will numb the area, which helps relieve pain. Keep the ice bag in place for about 15 minutes before giving you the injection – longer and you can freeze the skin too much, which can cause frostbite.

4. Relax your muscles

The injections tend to hurt more if your muscles are tense.

If you are nervous at the idea of giving yourself an injection, try to listen to soothing music, take some deep breaths or distract yourself by speaking to someone else.

5. Pinch the skin

When you are ready to give you an injection, experts recommend pinch the skin around the site with your fingers, then inject the medication into raised skin with your other hand.

If you use a pre -filled syringe, you should probably maintain it at an angle of 45 degrees; If you use a self-injector, you keep it at a 90-degree angle. But always check the specific drug instructions you take first.

6. Give yourself a massage

Once you are done, gently rub the injection site with your fingers. This helps loosen the muscles and disperse the medication, which can help relieve pain.

7. Tree the injection site

Once you have properly eliminated the needle or self-injector, note where you gave yourself the injection (left thigh or right side of the stomach, for example). When it’s time for the next blow, choose a new place. “There are skin injuries during injection, so we love patients to rotate the injection site,” explains Hebert.

If the area where the needle has entered becomes red, itching or swollen, talk to your doctor. They can prescribe an anti-inflammatory ointment, like a topical steroid, to soothe the skin, explains Hebert.

8. Review your injection technique with a professional

Often a health professional will teach you the best self-injection techniques before starting injectable therapies. There are also online videos that show how self-inject medication. If at any time you have any questions, contact your doctor, who can consult the procedure with you and answer any questions.

The point to take away

Self-injection of organic drugs is intimidating for certain people with psoriasis, but there are ways to facilitate the process.

To relieve discomfort, try to let the medication warm up, rotate the injection site every day and stay relaxed.

As the process becomes routine, you will probably feel more comfortable for self-injection.