New to the website & already venting :)
Hi I'm new to the website and psoriasis. I've actually had it before when I was about 10-13 but it went away on it's own and I never knew what it was. It came back last year when I was 22 now I'm 23 and it's still there. I don't have it all over my body as many others seem to have so I should be a bit more grateful but it's still difficult. It covers both my hands. I don't really get any comments or stares only cuz I try and avoid those situations. I've been taking Humira and cyclosporine since November twice a month it cleared up the P I have on my stomach, arms, and thighs but my hands are not clear at all. My derm is now having my take humira every week and cyclosporine I'm also using a topical cream but doesn't seem to be working. It clears up for a couple of days then flares up again and it's an ongoing cycle. I'm supposed to go to Miami next week with friends and I really hope it clears up atleast for those few days. It's so hard to live a normal social life I would be able to better handle it if it was somewhere else other than my hands. None of my friends or family really understand P so that's why I'm on here. Any advise to help relieve some of the uncomfortableness of the P on my hands would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Permalink Reply by ted charles on -
i have flare ups on my hands..i am taking stelara..in my 9th week..some inprovement but not alot..prednizone is the only thing that really helps me so far and vaseline helps some.
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Permalink Reply by SHARON YATES on
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I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH PSORIASIS FOR 5 YEARS SO I UNDERSTAND WHERE YOU ARE COMING FROM. IT WILL FLARE UP ON MY HANDS THEN GO AWAY , BUT ALWAYS SEEMS TO RETURN EVENTUALLY. I HAVE FOUND THAT A BIT OF VASELINE BEFORE BED SEEMS TO HELP, ALSO CONSIDER THE FOODS YOU EAT. IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT A PERSONS DIET PLAYS A ROLE IN THEIR PSORIASIS. THINGS SUCH AS FRIED FOODS, ALCOHOL, SMOKING, ECT... CAN TRIGGER A FLARE UP. YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE LIST ON WEBMD.COM I HOPE I HELPED, AND GOOD LUCK WITH GETTING CLEARED.
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Permalink Reply by Karina on -
It was more humid than anything. Nope it didnt help at all :(
Wasim Naqvi said:Hi Karina, i hope you had a good trip in Miami, did the heat help?
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Permalink Reply by Karina on
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My friends and family know and they support me they dont make me feel uncomfortable so Im glad about that. The only problem is meeting new people.... I dont even like to shake hands lol
Andrea Nederostek said:hey girl...totally understand how hard it is...have had psoriasis for six years now...i have raindrop psoriasis so small dots from head to toe...i have not done so many things just because I don't want people to see me! I love the winter cause I can cover up and hate the summer b/c I know short sleeves and bathing suits will be worn...i just want to go swimming and not feel like everyoen is staring at me. If you are open with your psoriasis and your friends know then you shouldn't feel uncomfortable. You have to learn to live with it and be open about what you have. I am still struggling with this. Much easier said then done. I hope you find something that works for you. Cyclosporine is the only thing that has cleared me up completely before...although just started taking it again and it's not really working. Hope you went on your trip and had a good time. I am new to this site too. It's nice to be able to vent and be open without being embarassed.
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