Psoriasis
Questions + Answers
Has Anyone Noticed Any Flare Ups After Stopping A Tumeric Supplement?
Has Anyone Noticed Any Flare Ups After Stopping A Tumeric Supplement?
I recently started at Ketogenic diet and have had some good results in how I feel and am starting to drop some lbs. I am peri-menopausal and have had a couple of brutally long and heavy periods this month and last. I stopped taking turmeric to see if it has any effect. I stopped bleeding within a day or two, and the next day I had a flare up in all of my locations at once. I haven't done much else different and have been on the diet for almost… read more
Anyone Have Trouble Losing Weight?
Anyone Have Trouble Losing Weight?
Been working on my weight but doesn't seem to be moving so I decided to look it up and read an article how having psoriasis could be the reason why? Anyone else know anything about it?
I have seriously limited my intake of gluten, I experimented with gluten free until I found a happy medium for me ( I'm a transplanted hillbilly and I… read more
Has Anyone Experienced Flares In Your Jaw From PsA? If So, How Did You And/or Your Dr Deal With It?
Nail Psoriasis
Nail Psoriasis
I had a routine doctor appointment yesterday and he looked at my fingernails and said that I have psoriasis. I told him that I don't have a single red plaque spot on my body that my skin itches and sometimes drive me insane. What I want to ask all of you is this: What is THE BEST OVER THE COUNTER CREAM/LOTION for my nail psoriasis and the ITCHY SKIN??? Thanks in advance......
The effect on your nails isn't going to be helped with a topical, this symptom is from a systemic issue. Not everyone with psoriasis gets the hair and… read more
Has Anyone Taken Stelara? If So, Did You Have Any Side Effects Like Weight Gain?
Has Anyone Taken Stelara? If So, Did You Have Any Side Effects Like Weight Gain?
Started Stelara a month and a half ago and have seen weight gain mostly in abdomen.
Biologics For Psoriasis
Biologics For Psoriasis
I have taken many biologics (7 in total). Currently I am clear using Skyrizi. My body responds well to biologics but not surprisingly they lose effectiveness over time for me. My question is; has anyone ever went back on a biologic that they had previously failed on and had success with it? I have asked multiple dermatologists and have asked other forums but nobody seems to have tried it. My motivation for the question is the fact that I have taken 7 of them and I am starting to run out… read more
I Love Beer. I Will Skip Meals For Beer Calories. How Does That Affect Me. Diagnosed With PsA In April 2020.
I Love Beer. I Will Skip Meals For Beer Calories. How Does That Affect Me. Diagnosed With PsA In April 2020.
Thank you. I also found a study where no factors were indicated that alcohol did not affect PsA.
Psoriasis Body Washes Better Than Showering Without Soap?
Psoriasis Body Washes Better Than Showering Without Soap?
I posted the following under "Comments", but it's actually a question.
Body washes made for those with psoriasis [1] are claimed to be less harsh on skin than many other body washes. But what about how those body washes compare to just a water shower instead of compared with body washes? Water isn't harsh on the skin, and leaves some naturally occurring oils.
[1] E.g., Cetaphil Restoraderm and Eucerin, among others: … read more
My First Psoriasis Flare Up
My First Psoriasis Flare Up
Recently I've had my first psoriasis flare up....I think? I've been partially diagnosed through a tele call and pictures ive sent. I will be going to an in person appointment soon. The location is my left ankle. When the flare up began, there was an intense burning and itching like I've never felt before. It felt like my ankle was on fire, like red ants biting furiously. I didnt know what it was at the time so I put ice on it. The ice worked great. The next morning i woke up to my… read more
