Psoriasis Questions (Page 7)

How long do you need to keep taking humira?

My daughter is using HUMIRA for chrons disease ans psoriasis. she recently underwent surgery for chrons and is doing better. the cost of HUMIRA is very expensive as anyone who is using it knows. Even after her insurance pays her co-pay still amounts to more than 1 weeks pay. if she were to decide... read more

Crohn's Disease - Does taking remicade cause hair loss?

I have been on Remicade for over 2yrs now, and my doctor just increased my dose. And I have been noticing that when I take my ponytail out, more and more hair is falling out. Is this normal

Is clobetasol propionate safe to use if you have herpes?

I am unsure if I have herpes as I haven’t been tested yet but I received clobetasol propionate for scalp treatment. Is it safe to use it anyways?

Who are the actors in the Humira commercial?

Can hydroxychloroquine be taken if you have psoriasis?

Hydroxychloroquine 200mg bid was prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis which was diagnosed six months ago together with osteoarthritis. I also have psoriatic arthritis for many years without manifestations of other skin issues. Recently wore a girdle for several hours and upon removal that evening,... read more

Which products are available/recommended in the US for care/moisturising of skin grafts & psoriasis?

I am about to spend a year in the USA and need to identify equivalent or similar products for costing in advance (whether over the counter or prescription-only). Presently in the UK I use e45 cream (http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100000887.html) for moisturising my skin graft and Epaderm... read more

Ionil T worked for me for 40 years, but no more. Formulation has been changed Why did they do that?

When I used my latest purchase of Ionil T, my scalp begn itching instantly. That led me to look at the bottle. It no longer says, although it used to, 'non-ionic' and the ingredients list includes laureth-4 and laureth-23. They weren't there originally and I doubt they were in the... read more

Why am I developing new psoriasis on my body when I'm taking Cosentyx the last five months?

I have psoriatic arthritis and I have been taking Cosentyx for the last five months. Initially it helped my psoriasis but for the last two weeks my psoriasis is back on the palms of my hands and on my legs and lower back, I never had it on my legs or lower back ever. Did this ever happen to anyone... read more

Psoriasis - has one had any adverse affects when having the Covid Vaccine and taking Stelara?

Can I take acitretin, sulfasalazine and ibuprofen together?

I am taking one 25 mg Acitretin 1 x day for psoriasis; 500 mg sulfasalazine 3 x day for IBS and having significant back pain from arthritis. I would like to take 2 200 mg ibuprofen 2 x day for arthritis pain in back. Can I safely add ibuprofen?

Rash or worsening psoriasis - is this normal when first starting Humira?

Is it normal for a rash or psoriasis to get worse when first starting Humira? Thanks

Will Humira also treat psoriasis that's on penis/vagina?

Just started medication. My doctor is aware of psoriasis on my body but I did not share it was on my penis as well. Just assumed since it was already in so many places, that sharing that private detail wouldn't matter...