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Newly Diagnosed - Seeking Advice

I was just diagnosed with psoriasis. I was so shocked I didn't think to ask what kind. I'm 65 and have mild Crohn's. I was told I am at risk. Skin problem started about 3 mo. ago with itching and redness in one hand. Then spread to both hands and my feet. Have itching, tenderness, scaling and thickening of skin. My skin feels thin in some places, especially on my hands. I do think I feel blisters under the skin but don't see them.

Would appreciate any advice or info. Plan to read stories here and follow this site. Dermatologist has prescribed steroid cream and an ointment which helped some. She has also prescribed a med that I have not started. Not sure if it's covered and Walgreens didn't have any. Have a feeling this will be a struggle just like the Crohn's was. Thanks for any advice.

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