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Cypress, TX

I have been reading some of the questions that are asked about one thing or the other. But no where have I read that using the many prescribed medications for plaque psoriasis or eczema is mentioned. You see the advertisement all the time. Acitretin has been the med I was prescribed. I took prednisone before that. My psoriasis right now is on face . I use different ointments to keep it from drying. Ironically these places were where my psoriasis began back in 2021 before spreading south on my… read more

February 13, 2023
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A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

You know what works for me might not work for you and vice versa. For me prednisone would knock down my rash. Mind you I was taking a regimen of prednisone. 60mg for 4 days and then 50mg and gradually less and less. When I got down to the lowest amount my rash would bound back worse. I did 4 regimens in 2021. The ointment you mentioned I tried but it never helped. All else failed I used Vaseline. The whole ordeal is a try something see if it works.

February 13, 2023
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Otezla worked for me for a while now I take Cbd vitalize and omega 3

February 25, 2023
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Prednisone was a medication my dermatologist told my general practitioner I was NoT to be prescribed as it would worsen my psoriasis . Topical cream that worked the best was triamcinolone acetonide cream

February 13, 2023

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