I have to make a decision to either use Oral PUVA treatment or UVB treatment (Ultraviolet B) but not sure which one.

I have had the UVB treatment (Ultraviolet B) but psoriasis came back after a month.

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Psoralen Ultra Violet not sure what the A stands for but it is similar to UVB but more intense you have to take tablets to make your skin more sensitive… read more

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Can you get help from the compainies that make medications for psorsias?

I live in Canada
Have tried to get extra insurance but I was told that I have to many medical problems that they would not be able to except me.

My husbands company doesn't have any medical plan.
I cannot afford medication for my psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.

My doctor has looked into injections for me but the cheapest one she could find was 307.00.

I can't even afford that.

I have sent a email to our premier twice and I did not receive… read more

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A MyPsoriasisTeam Member said:

There aren't any clinical trials here at this time.
I tried to get into one 5 yrs ago but they wouldn't accept me because I asked for two office visits… read more

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Has anyone used cbd oil and if so did it help

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A MyPsoriasisTeam Member said:

If anyone would like more info contact is attached! Glad to answer any questions!

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Pregnancy and Stelara

Hi is there anyone that has used Stelara injections during their pregnancy?

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My dermatologist has told me it is safe to do so, I wanted to see if anyone has done so.

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Psoriasis on Face

Nothing helps no matter what I try to get rid of psoriasis on my face. Has anyone dealt with it on their face? Because of my kidney's not much I can take as far as scrips goes. Been thinking about buy a sun lamp, but just thinking about it.

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A MyPsoriasisTeam Member said:

TY I used do the tanning thing 5 times a year. I would go 5 days in a row once a year and I admit it made it all go away. Then when I read where you can… read more

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Having. A really bad flare up this last three months can anyone give me advice on what to applay on my skin

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A MyPsoriasisTeam Member said:

sorion cream

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Does anyone know if Benadryl helps with itchiness?

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Thank u for info about hi pressure and Benadryl

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Oral Psoriasis

Has anyone dealt with psoriasis in their mouth and on the lips? What treatments helped?

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I am using Carmex lip balm by the bucketloads. I also have it on my tongue though, and don’t quite know how to deal with it. I was diagnosed incorrectly… read more

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How long after starting Humira did it take you to see joint pain relief and clearing of psoriasis?

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I take methotrexate along side humira as methotrexate in its own started to not have the desired effect. They usually say 12 wks forgot to take effect..… read more

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Has anyone tried using Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture for their pso?

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So here are my legs currently. Went to acupuncture today and just started the Chinese herbs. Was o with an herbs that I will
Apply at night on the… read more

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