How Long Does It Take For Methtraxate To Start Working?I know this is a loaded question and I know we are all different. This is a drug I have been using on and off for the past 20-plus-odd years...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingFlare-upSymptoms
How Do You Decide What Biologic To Start?This question was asked of me recently. What biologic do you want to go on now? My doctors have asked me this before. I am on biologic number 9. Shouldn't...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingBiologics
Will We Ever Have A Cure For Psoriasis?I am going to say no. I have been waiting for 60 years. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy about all the new medications that keep coming down the pipeline...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingAwareness
FeaturedComorbidities with Psoriasis Comorbidity is the simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient. Common psoriasis comorbidities: Psoriatic arthritis, Depression, Crohn's disease, Fatty liver, Lymphoma, Obesity, Uveitis. (Oliveira...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAwarenessComorbiditiesCopingSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatment
What Is Something You Done Years Ago To Treat Psoriasis That You Can Laugh At Now? I can't remember my exact age, but I'm guessing around 17 or 18. I always had very severe psoriasis, between 70 to 80% covered. I have very dark skin, but...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingFlare-upTreatment
Have You Been Treated For Psoriasis, But Find Out It's Something Else?My friend for years has been treated for psoriasis by a dermatologist. She even had a biopsy done. Now they are saying that she doesn't have psoriasis. Oh, my goodness...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingDiagnosis
Does Your Psoriasis Bleed?Years ago, if I had asked myself this question. I would have said no because this only happens when I scratch my skin. I'm having a very severe flare. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingSymptomsAwareness
The Itch That Won't StopIf you have severe itching, at bedtime, what ways have you found to stop or control it when your medications isn't doing the trick? Right now I am using icepacks...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Titanium And PsoriaisI read a story about this years ago that people could break out with psoriasis after getting any sort of titanium implant. I'm talking about implants for your teeth, knees...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingAssistive Devices
Have You Had To Quit A Treatment That Was Working Because Of Side Effects?I am having the worst psoriasis flare ever. I was put on a new medication, but within 5 to 6 weeks, I started having side effects. My doctor did several...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSide EffectsHealthcare TeamCoping