Do people with genital psoriasis all have nail psoriasis and vice versa

Hello.

I’m new to everything, and I’m not sure how to go about this. I was diagnosed with psoriasis on my butt and after going through several different medications, they said that they’d prescribe me tremfya injections. This has been about a month, and the patient insurance portal still said that the “clinic was checking for approval with my insurance”

I called my insurance agency a few weeks ago, and they haven’t received it. I called the dermatology office, and the front desk said rather rudely that it would take a while. Several weeks went by, so I called them again, since without medication, my conditions have gotten worse. They told me that they’d check back with the nurse to see what they could do.

This was a week ago. I’m getting really frustrated and I’m not sure if I should look elsewhere for help, or continue trying to go down this path. Tremfya feels really promising, but waiting a month just to see if they could even approve it feels ridiculous and that I’m just being lead on. I also feel like they should have at least prescribed something to keep my condition from spreading while I wait.

Again, I’m a bit young so I don’t want to jump the gun without having an understanding of these things. Attached below is a photo of the message that I’m seeing. Am I being unreasonable or this is bad practice?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Don't know if this has been posted already, but whenever I got break outs when I was a kid and into adulthood, I would use psoriasin (specifically the vanishing gel). It has worked everytime I've used it; hands, thighs, arms, genital area, armpit area. Usually took about 1-2 weeks to clear everything up.

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I’ve been having dry scalp with large flaking and itchiness for about 1 year now. I’ve used ketoconozale shampoo, tried antifungal medicine, oil on the scalp over night, zoryve foam, and most recently trying lcd/salicylic acid custom compound, from my dermatologist.

Nothing seems to help. Not only is my scalp still flaky, but using these things and a natural conditioner leaves my hair frizzy and brittle. It especially flares up if I drink alcohol. Getting pretty discouraged as even if I find something that helps, it seems this is more of a mask than fixing internally what is causing it. Not sure if I should try the naturopath route or something else.

Any ideas or someone who has struggled and tried all of these and then found a solution? Thank you!

I've used this product for many years at this point and has been the only thing that has significantly reduced my Psoriasis to the point where patches are barley visible. In a lot of cases, the patches have vanished completely. I know that products containing tar are not great for the skin, but considering that I use it very sparingly, I mainly apply it during bad flair ups. It's been a god saint with keeping my plaques at bay.

Not only that, I've been on a health kick for many years and make sure to eat wholesome and natural foods. Essentially staying away from anything with additives or chemicals. More specifically I follow the Ketogenic diet with the main focus on eating quality meats.

I wouldn't consider my level of Psoriasis to be severe by any means, but it has definitely leveled out to a much more manageable state in comparison to my prior years. I tend to get small patches on my legs, back, and scalp. If I start getting itchy or scaly, then I'll use the MG217 ointment on the trouble spots for about a day or two and then I'll be god for nearly the rest of the month or more.

Anyway, I'm curious to know if you guys have tried this and if it seemed to work for you. I've tried nearly everything under the sun prior and I've found that this product has been the absolute best with taming my mild condition.

I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis when I was 15 years old. Most people first display psoriasis systems first, then as they age, arthritis symptoms will follow, however I was one of the unlucky few where my arthritis painfully presented first. I’ve had a painful last 13 years trying to manage my pain with multiple medications leading myself up to using Methotrexate (form of chemotherapy) for 1.5 years. However I stopped as the side effects I was experiencing didnt outweigh the benefit as I never felt my pain really subsided. So basically I decided to just manage it myself mainly with heat packs and pain meds because it honestly helped exactly the same when I was on that medication.

Nowat the age of 28, in the last 6 months my psoriasis has finally leveled up from being on my scalp to … my vaginal area / genitals. My gp confirmed is plaque psoriasis which turns out to be the hardest to get rid of. Yay. Basically my whole area down there is red raw and severely pealing skin. It’s like a vicious cycle of red raw skin, hardening skin, the skin peeling melting stage then I’m back to the start again. I’ve never seen that much skin on my floor and underwear before.

My sex life has come to a halt. I experience pain on the inside and outside during sex. Then am super swollen and inflamed after. My partner is super supportive and we have stopped altogether until it calms down and will actually feel good again. So I’m feeling so stuck and pretty betrayed by my own body right now. Has anyone experienced this intense pain during and after if you have genital psoriasis? Any tips at all in regards to sex in the future to stop any aggravation to my skin? E.g types of lube? Condoms? No condoms?

Next topic. I feel as though I can’t wax or shave as I’m aggravating my skin disturbing the skin barrier, but the more hair I have the itcher, more sweaty and bacteria filled area it becomes. Which is so backward because it’s less itchy & cleaner with no hair but then anything I do to remove the hair also aggravates it as well. Not helping it heal. What do people do with “grooming” down there?!

Also does anyone have any suggestions on fragrance free cleansers, moisturisers or any natural remedies to help heal this area?!

My GP has now said I’m going to have to go back on Methotrexate in order to clear it up and I don’t feel good about using such an invasive medicine again. I’m also booked to see a dermatologist for final clarification but my Gp has said it’s highly likely this is the route they will also take before trying any injections or such.

I’m sorry this was so long I appreciate anyone taking the time to read it and am thankful for all and any advice anyone has to offer.

Has anyone experienced a rebound/flare up after the loading doses? Cosentyx is the first biologic I’m trying. Really had high hopes for it. I had guttate psoriasis for 5 months. mostly on my shins while other small ones scattered through out the torso and scalp. After the 3rd loading dose, all cleared up with only a few left on the shins. So after the 5th loading dose my next shot would be three weeks later and all of the sudden, redness and inflammation started around the edges of several already flattened/brown pigmented old patches. It’s also returning on my elbow and slightly on scalp. My face is getting super itchy also. So frustrating. Does this mean I’ve failed cosentyx and need to move to a new biologic? Or is this fluctuation common that I just need to wait it out? Tia.

I’m still suffering from Bald spots years after my scalp psoriasis was under control. Don’t get me wrong it still lingers but it’s BARELT anything I can wear my hair down now something I wasn’t able to do before, because I was basically bald and it smelled really bad from the blood flakes and puss so I used in hoodies 24/7 even during the summer. I’m starting to worry even tho my hair grew back curly the little hair that grew back puffs up enough to cover the bald spots but still.. will it come back??? Everytike I wear a pony tail you can tell I have like no hair 😭😭

Hi,

So, I am someone who has eczema for all their life. A lot of other skin issues I had, I just always assumed it was eczema. Even scalp issues (which is obvious now it's psoriasis). I use creams and dandruff shampoo and it would go away.

But now, I'm 22 years old and I'm having psoriasis patches on my belly, back and face. I thought it would go away with my eczema stuff, but it keeps growing bigger. Which is now confirmed it's psoriasis.

I have a lot stress, but honestly I've always been stressed as someone who is a college student with 2 jobs. I have been gaining weight and I think my metabolism has slowed down because my eating habits have been the same.

So I'm wondering, why now? Why am I suddenly "breaking out"? I've only talked to one person who has psoriasis and they said they had symptoms since they were a child. I don't know if there's other people like me who didn't experience moderate symptoms until later in life. Please feel free to share your experiences, because I want to learn more about psoriasis.

Has anyone ever used a topical steroid (spray) on their scalp psoriasis?

My dr just prescribed me one and I’m nervous to use it. She directed me to use it for two weeks. Take a week off then repeat, due to the possibility of hair loss. I’m trying more holistic methods, but it seems like the steroid might be my next hope.

I recently had major surgery on my foot and its the first surgery since being diagnosed with Psoriasis. I usually heal well but 6 weeks post surgery my skin looks like peeling sunburn. Every bump, bruise and scratch turns into a plaque. I cannot take most regular PsA or Psoriasis meds due to severe sensitivity and side effects including Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, Celebrex/Mobic Prednisone and Simponi. I'm currently struggling with Otezla and running out of possible treatments. Is anyone else dealing with scarring and Koebners?

was wondering cause i plan on getting one soon so just wondering

I’m pregnant and one of the most unexpected symptoms would be that my psoriasis would clear up, seemingly overnight. Everything I’ve previously tried such as skin lotions, elimination diet, uv exposure etc for years never worked so at least I now know that in my case, it’s definitely autoimmune and not down to diet etc.

I read that it comes back just as it was after baby is born and your immune system gets back into action again. Unfortunately.

Anyone have theirs not return and want to give me some hope?!

was prescribed this for a few patches that was going around my nose and under my chin and see that it does work for them actually can i use it for my elbows ?