Is This Plaque Psoriasis?
Hi everyone, so about 4-5 months ago I got a rough patch of skin on my foot right under my big toe. Then the next month I started getting it on my right hand, but only on my joints. Now I'm getting a small one on my left hand. In doing research it looks like plaque psoriasis. I also have Hidradenitis Suppurativa. I have a Dr. Appointment on Thursday, but can anyone tell me if they think this is plaque psoriasis? If not, what could it be?
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, thank you for reaching out here and I'm sorry that you're having to deal with these symptoms. We're not able to offer medical advice or make diagnoses here (for your safety) but I hope anyone with similar symptoms will stop by to share their personal experiences with you. I have had psoriasis over my joints (elbows, knees and down my spine) but I haven't personally had this occur on my hands. We're all different though! I'm glad to hear that you have an appointment coming up on Thursday - is that with a dermatologist?
We have a couple of articles that I'm hoping will be helpful. The first is on common symptoms of plaque psoriasis: https://plaquepsoriasis.com/symptoms-affect-body and the second looks at a few conditions that psoriasis is sometimes confused with/misdiagnosed as: https://plaquepsoriasis.com/living/skin-conditions-misdiagnosed-with If you don't mind, please keep us updated on how you're doing and how the appointment goes. Wishing you the very best for getting some answers and finding relief. Warmly, -Catherine, Community ModeratorShe said it could take up to 6 months and continuous treatments. Although I think the liquid nitrogen might have been too much. Even a week into it and it looked like it just happened. I do Hibiclens, but it doesn't seem to work very much. Although the injections have helped a good amount, thankfully. Thank you! , oh I'm glad to hear that the injections have helped! Hopefully their effects will last for a while and give you a bit of a break (well, as much of a break as we can get with these chronic conditions). It does sound like the liquid nitrogen was pretty intense! I can't imagine how uncomfortable and painful it must have been to have it on so many areas. I really hope it'll work for you. I definitely had quite a few treatments over several months. What ended up ultimately helping with my verruca was putting on a mixture of coconut oil and tea tree oil. I'm sure the liquid nitrogen did play some part in helping too. Ah, sorry to hear that the Hibiclens doesn't help very much 😢 It must be so hard dealing with this. Really relieved to hear that the injections have made a difference for you. Please keep us posted on how you're doing. Thinking of you and wishing you the relief you deserve. Warmly, -Catherine, Community Moderator
, thanks for sharing this with us. I do have PsO, mind is more of a purplish color. Let us know what the dermatologist has to say. Is it itching or anything? Keep in touch with us with us. Diane (Team Member) Yes, it freezes so much it causes burns basically. 13 different spots were done and i kept accidentally smacking my hands on things. It was very painful. once the spots have healed I'm supposed to use compound w on them and hopefully after months if treatment they'll go away. , I hope this treatment helps after all of this. This is a lot, and it comes with pain. Please let us know how this all turns out. Thanks for sharing this information with the community. Diane (Team Member)
Good luck with appointment with your primary, and I think its is great that you have a dermatologist appointment coming up. I am sure between the two doctors they will be able to give you a diagnosis.
My psoriasis has recently crept onto the tops of my hands. It has no manners though and it just all over. Please do keep us in the loop.
Warmly, Clair ( Team Member)I went to the Dermatologist today and at first she said she didn't think it's was Psoriasis since it's only on my joints, but then she brought in the head Dermatologist and he said it definitely could be Psoriasis. So they did a punch biopsy and I'll get the results on November 8th. How is it going? Did you get your results? I am looking forward to hearing from you.
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we are not allowed to give out any form of diagnosis. I am sorry about that. Your best route is definitely going to your doctor. Is that appointment with a dermatologist? I can say that is who is best to diagnose you. Vickie, Team Member
