ec parent i would agree.. that its actually effecting from insdide something wrong with the immune system.. it doesnt make sense that barely any of us see any type of relief from creams and ointments in saying that some do but only for short periods and the condition never really goes away for a short period.. but anyway im due to start imuran soon.. iv discussed dosages and already have been given the scr1pt so its just a matter of time.. it will be so interesting to see if some of us also see great results like that patricks wife did... not looking forward to getting blood done every week for the first 2 months but so be it. hope your son is getting better and stronger... im sure once he over comes this it will be a great life experience i feel for anybody that had to go through this during high school... anyways let us know how you go thanks