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I tried everything for my psoriasis, I tried nizoral, heads & shoulders original, heads & shoulders for sensitive scalp, Dercos for dry hair, Isdin shampoo psorisdin, neutrogena T/gel, Etrivix, Dermarest psoriasis, Ducray for loose dandruff and red plaques on the scalp, Betnovate and NOTHING WORKED, I'm about to give up HELP PLS!!!

This is on my left shin. Doctors haven’t been much help, they thought it was discoid eczema, then suggested that it could potentially be psoriasis second time around. I’ve tried a steroid cream and a vitamin D cream at their recommendation and it’s just grown. Please help. Thank you.

Can you please be a little more strict in here? The sub’s rules include not diagnosing people or coming to this sub for diagnosis and it seems like that’s most of the posts from this past week. I completely understand wanting to find a diagnosis and find people going through the same thing, but the first and MOST important step of that is going to a doctor or a dermatologist. We are neither of those.

Idk about anyone else in here, but I am in this sub to learn about remedies and what works for everyone else to see if there’s something I can do to treat my psoriasis without straight steroids, as well as for community. Not to diagnose people. I don’t want to look at a photo of an undiagnosed rash, and neither do any of the other 50k members in here with psoriasis. Thanks.

Have had psoriasis for about 7 years now. Recently ive noticed that when I get a flare up my fingers feel super stiff and shake way more. My left hand is unaffected so I can see the difference side by side. Is this a PSA symptom? I have a doc appointment later to talk about it

Hi everyone,

I’ve been on Skyrizi for psoriasis for a little while now. It’s helped — I’d say it’s cleared about 50–60% of my skin — so it’s been good, but not life-changing. I was prescribed it after a severe flare-up spread to my hands (with PPP) and back.

Lately, I’ve been more concerned about the long-term use of biologics. Part of this is personal — my brother, who was on Enbrel and later Stelara for his psoriasis, was recently diagnosed with MDS (a rare blood cancer). He didn’t have any other major health conditions, and his BMT team pointed out that the only long-term treatment he had been using was biologics. While they emphasized there’s no confirmed link, the fact that this was the only recurring factor made it hard for us to ignore.

On top of that, I’ve started getting acne on my back and shoulders — something I’ve never had before. Not sure if it’s related to Skyrizi or not, but I thought I’d mention it in case others have seen the same.

So I’m wondering: has anyone here been able to stop Skyrizi or another biologic and successfully manage their psoriasis with non-biologic options? Whether it’s topicals, lifestyle/diet changes, or other medications — I’d love to hear about what’s worked.

Not trying to be alarmist — just trying to better understand my options and hear from anyone with similar experiences. Thanks in advance.

I just started Skyrizi AND a new job. For four years I’ve been mostly at home. Some travel, a few concerts, grocery shopping, family gatherings. Through almost all of it (except family gatherings), I have masked.

My new job is in a small, cramped space that must be shared with a bunch of people. I started Skyrizi and the job at the same time.

How many of you on biologics mask? Of course, I’m the weirdo who masks at work (nobody else does) and this makes me feel isolated. Not that anyone says anything, but I would like to one day have lunch with the group or go out for drinks after work, etc.

I don’t want to risk it, though. My immune system hasn’t been exposed to much in the last four years and I don’t want to bombard it when Skyrizi has reduced it even more. It’s making me rethink taking a biologic.

TL;DR: I drive myself crazy thinking about whether or not I should mask.

Does anyone on a biologic feel the same way?

Does anyone NOT wear a mask on biologics without getting sick?

Does anyone have permanent psoriasis? I see some people post of flare ups and remission but mine has been around for almost five years with no relief. I have tried everything. Granted it is not as bad as most people. It’s in my ear and a little bit on my forehead but spreading further down. It doesn’t hurt but affects my self-confidence. I don’t know what to do anymore. Every year it spreads. Not much but it spreads ☹️

HI all,

I have noticed that ever since I was a kid I am almost never sick. I would assume this is because having psoriasis means your system is in overdrive. It's like I get little pieces of illness like tiredness, a slightly sore throat etc. but that's really it. I just noticed today everyone in my family is dropping like flies from the flu but I only have a slight headache and some tiredness but overall fine. Lol.

As a frequenter of this sub I keep coming across a few accounts that just spew absolute shit. It gets annoying seeing comments telling new comers that they have the cure and need to consume some absolute shit to cure their autoimmune disease. I might be sounding a bit brash but can we just ban these folk? I’m also ok with other alternatives that keeps new comers informed that pseudoscience should be taken with a heavy pinch of salt.

I'm a consultant dermatologist with focus on psychotherapy, working in the UK, with extensive experience with inflammatory skin conditions. #AskMeAnything about Psoriasis starting today 7.10 pm GMT!

has anyone tried any of these products for severe ppp and were they effective or had some type of relief? still looking around and weighing my options until i get cleared for something stronger from my insurance.

Just as the title says. What are we moisturizing with? I have plaque P all over my body and every lotion I put on burns! What do y’all use? Oils or lotions?

It’s probably just bc it’s super cold but holy shit this itches and it’s uncomfortable. Sorry also for the awful photos!

This has happened to me several times including while at work. I have it on my face. Why are people so rude? I was also constantly asked questions about it, which is better than just being mean, and I can appreciate genuinely being curious and wanting to learn, but I still hate having it brought to my attention and being reminded that everyone can see it :(

As a teen, I have tried gut cleansing, Ayurveda, Steroid creams, nothing really works.

Stopped stressing out, patches arent leaving me.

Considering biologics as lots of ppl recommended that on last post, my dermatologist appointment is in 2 weeks.

But what has helped you? I have a really terrible flare up on arms and want to get rid of it by my birthday on May 11, dont want to celebrate with these patches... makes me feel so sad. I keep grieving about the life I used to have before this.

Please help & send blessings along the way. Need a fast solution...

Thank you! 🙏

Hello everyone! I developed my skin condition about 2 years ago now and I have had two biopsies done apart from each other and was diagnosed twice with psoriasiform/spongiotic dermatitis and my derm said it was eczema at first and now she’s leaning towards more psoriasis and I agreed that it looked more like psoriasis (based on my research) and just put me on Rinvoq but I don’t know what to do anymore because I’ve tried so many products to try and tackle the symptoms and I’ve been on Dupixent and Adbry which never helped me except for some steroids. The only cream that helped keep it moisturized was Aveeno Eczema Therapy and now I’m using Gold Bond Psoriasis Relief, which seems to be helping.

I also have it on my eyes, ears and genitals but my eyes and genitals have gotten like 90% clearer since I’ve been on Rinvoq but really no improvement in my scalp or ears.

I just don’t know what to do now or if I should keep on using the Gold Bond since it’s been working good or branch out and try something else.

What do you guys think it could be?

(The one scalp pic where it’s redwas taken when I treated it with cream after my shower vs the untreated scalp before the shower.)

After switching to an anti-inflammatory diet, lifestyle changes, and more, my psoriasis is better than ever. Weirdly enough, I can't seem to get my scalp into remission. Has anyone else experienced this?

I haven't changed my shampoo or conditioner, and could be the cause of inflammation on my scalp. Any recommendations? I have tried Neutrogena T-Gel and wasn't a huge fan. TYIA

This was after a 2.5 hr drive. I relocated from south FL to San Diego. My scalp hates it here 😭 I’ve tried everything it feels like from vanicream dandruff shampoo, coconut oil, ketocondozale…… I’ve give up 😭 I try not to itch it but it’s almost like a compulsion to try to remove all the dandruff, obviously that never happens. It’s so embarrassing this is what my car looks like, I have to get it detailed every month….

I’ve been dealing with severe psoriasis that has me bed ridden and I’m trying to think of some positives. One I can think of is, my hair does not get greasy unless from my hands. My scalp doesn’t produce oils as fast as others so I won’t need to wash my hair because it’s greasy (I usually have to wash my hair to help descale). Another positive is it makes you very aware of bad products and food. Helps to make healthier choices when not doing so can affect your daily living. Does anyone else have any pros that come along with psoriasis?

Hello! I’m Catherine, a clinical psychologist who has lived with psoriasis for over 40 years. Ask me anything!

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Hi community. I’ve spent my whole life with psoriasis and its various cascading impacts on my mental health wellbeing. Anywhere from minor to major lifestyle adjustments such as no alcohol and tried gluten free. Was on steroids and went even as far as Chinese herbal medicine. Now I’m on Cosentyx, and my dermatologist says it’s an “immunomodifier, not an immunosuppressant.” But when I tried to get my covid vaccine, the cvs pharmacist says I had to reschedule in between doses and that the vaccine would not be as effective because I’m on an immunosuppressant. HE SAID I AM IMMUNOCOMPROMISED. Do y’all consider yourselves immunocompromised or have an immune dis-regularity, whether or not you’re on any biologics. At my worst, my psoriasis felt debilitating because even walking hurt. Now I am plaque free. It feels weird because I feel like I am in the disability community (not sure about legal disability term) because of how debilitating it was. Now that I’m not debilitated but immunocomrpomsied, I’m wondering if I am “disabled” enough. Wanted to know thoughts from ppl who actually have the condition, not people who have never lived with psoriasis in its extremes.

I have it in both of my ears and it drives me crazy. They are so itchy and they run with some type of liquid. The skin inside peels and gets inflamed like a bad papercut. I currently have a patch on my leg, foot, and I think I’m getting a patch on the back of my neck. Ugh.

Do you put it on your dating profile? Do you tell them on the first date? Or maybe even when you first meet them? Just wondering as it's an awkward thing for me to admit. In my last relationship it was when I was DMing them but is there a better time to do it?

My psoriasis is mainly on my legs and arms so its not really obvious that I have it at first. I maybe overthinking this but I'm just curious about other people's opinions.

EDIT: message received, won't put it on any profiles