Enstilar for Plaque Psoriasis User Reviews

• Geo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 5, 2020

"I have literally tried everything, and nothing has worked for plaque psoriasis. I was prescribed light therapy, methotrexate, and a load of creams, pots, and potions. Nothing ever worked. I went to the doctor, and she put me on this stuff, Enstilar, and literally everything cleared up in around 2 weeks. Gone. Obviously, the condition rises again when it's not used, but it takes much longer to start showing. I use it now all over once a week and never have any trouble with the condition anymore. If you have not tried it yet, get on it!! Or should I say get it on you!"

• Sub...
• July 13, 2021

"Over the years, I have been prescribed many different treatments, including blue light. Some were better than others, but none as effective as Enstilar. Prior to using Enstilar, I rarely went out. The emotional journey and embarrassment about my appearance have been ongoing. My body is 50% covered in psoriasis, including my hands, feet, face, and scalp. The first time I used it, the results were amazing within 7 days, and I stopped the treatment as I was elated with the results. The psoriasis came back with a vengeance after about a month clear. The specialist suggested I try it again, which I did. He suggested using it for the full 4 weeks, even if it cleared, and insisted I massage it in thoroughly. I was completely clear (bar a few small patches on my legs) for six months. It recently came back, and I completed another four weeks with just as amazing results. Enstilar has changed my life and increased my confidence. Use it to the exact instructions of your doctor."

• Emi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2019

"I have had severe psoriasis since I was 7 years old and would argue my quality of life has been affected as a result. Upon going back to the GP after a 5-year hiatus in steroid creams, UVA/UVB, and preparation for cyclosporin, my GP recommended this as one last shot before autoimmune suppressors. WOW I’ve used three applications over three nights and there is barely any visible redness to my skin. The splits in my skin have begun to heal, and I am literally scale-free at this moment in time. I would argue that compared to a lifetime of pain, low self-esteem, and bloodied bedsheets, a couple of weeks with Enstilar smeared on your body shouldn’t put you off. NB) I get this medication for £9 on the NHS, but I’ve been told it retails to the NHS for around £75."

• Jak...
• May 3, 2021

"I live in London, and a 60-gram dispenser costs me 12 bucks versus $1250 in the US. Having read some of the posts, yes, the foam is cold, but that's to preserve it. Although it's a bit greasy, it's nowhere near as bad as other creams I've tried over the years. This is definitely a miracle application. The best result is to apply it every day for one week and then just once a week thereafter, and you'll look totally normal and run to the beach!!"

• dre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2020

"I had spots of psoriasis on my forehead, scalp, and behind my ear, and I’ve had this condition since I was 4 years old (37 years). I’ve been prescribed different types of creams, but they had little effect on clearing up my skin. I saw immediate effect after 3 days of using this foam, and after a week, it totally cleared up. It’s not just the flakes that cleared up, but even the red patches are gone, and the itch is gone too. It’s hard to apply it to my scalp, as I cannot direct the nozzle in the right spot, so I always need someone to help me with that. It’s the most expensive treatment I bought for psoriasis, but it’s worth it!"

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2019

"I use Enstilar for my plaque scalp psoriasis. It's super expensive without insurance, like $1,080! But the actual foam itself is good. Didn’t completely clear up my scalp but definitely helps! Still have problematic spots all over, but it has broken down the majority of my plaque. I say plaque because my scalp was 90% covered in like a giant thick plaque, and I felt like I had the plague. I used this every day for 3 weeks, made my fine hair tacky and sticky. Tried plain old Dawn Dish Soap, used it in the shower a few times, and did the normal shampoo/conditioner routine after, and it helped SO MUCH!! I will say though it dried my scalp out, so I wouldn’t use it every day. But also, I found that heating some coconut oil, the one that’s safe for cooking and beauty use, up in the microwave, applying it to your hair with the Enstilar on it, before a shower, letting it soak in, then shower, WORKS AWESOME! Hope this helps anyone who is looking for a way to get this scaly stuff out of their hair!"

• Joh...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 12, 2020

"Enstilar is brilliant in the fact that it clears psoriasis fast, however, the problem with all these steroid-based skin treatments arises once you stop using them. The psoriasis returns with a vengeance, coming back faster and harder than before. According to my doctor, the way to use Enstilar is to hit the psoriasis hard and fast until the skin is clear and then use nothing more than moisturizer until the psoriasis returns and then repeat as before. This is terrible advice on a scaffold. I would be plagued with thick, scaly skin for most of the year, all year. The only treatment that works for psoriasis is very, very, very slow, however, it is always one step forward and is none other than plain old Calcipotriol (synthetic vitamin D). Enstilar, as with all other steroid-based treatments, is always one step forward and two steps back. My doctors are reluctant for me to carry on using Calcipotriol on a permanent basis, even though they have told me that using Calcipotriol indefinitely is fine."

• Art...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2021

"I had moderate psoriasis plaques on my elbows, knees, and legs. My dermatologist asked me to try Enstilar. As soon as I started using it, the psoriasis immediately disappeared, but when the product finished and I stopped applying, the psoriasis came back with a very strong backlash. I developed a lot of new plaques all over my body, and they were very aggressive. I truly ask for any doctor to stop prescribing this drug. It should be re-evaluated as an effective treatment drug. I had a much worsening condition after using it. Do not use it!!!"

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2019

"I have been using this product, Enstilar, for my hands and on top of my toes for 2 weeks, and it seems to be working really well. I am almost cleared up. The only problem I have is the price. No medication should cost $1,100. I had to pay $998.00 for this medication. I am not going to be able to get a refill because I can't afford it."

• Hit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2021

"Had mild to moderate psoriasis for 15 years, tried every cream going, even Dovobet, which was useless. After reading this forum, I learned about Enstilar, so I mentioned it to my doctor, who prescribed 2x 60 mg cans of foam Enstilar for use over a 4-week period. Noticed results within days. After week 1, developed nasty side effects, i.e., rashes and unbelievable itching that kept me awake at night. Even so, stuck with the once daily treatment, and by week 4, psoriasis was almost gone. After week 5, side effects went together with any remaining psoriasis. This really is a miracle treatment. I read how many people found the application of the foam greasy, but if you want it enough, you put up with it, and yes, it even got rid of my scalp psoriasis, which was also in my ears."

• Ala...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 30, 2020

"Used the foam and saw results almost immediately. Permanently cleared a patch on my knee and cleared up my elbows. Then it came back harder than before. Elbows need to be treated almost daily and now new patches have appeared on my lower back. They were never there before. Running low on my can, but I don't think I'll refill due to pricing. It's just ridiculous. Great product, but I think your body gets used to it."

• Iro...
• December 11, 2019

"I've been using this drug for a couple of years on my now mostly knees and elbows. It really works well. No more scaly skin in my bed or bloody sheets. I just can't believe the cost some people have claimed to pay. I live in Canada with the Ironworkers drug plan, and I pay 18 dollars. Thank you, Canada!"

• meg...
• August 17, 2019

"I'm mad because Enstilar worked so well for my psoriasis in just 12 hours - which means I have to continue to cake up my hair with this greasy product. I wore a thick cotton headband over the area I applied the product so I didn't ruin my bed sheets. The next day, I washed my hair 6 different ways and barely got all the product out. I recommend Dawn dish soap. It's the best I could get my hands on to get it out."

• hit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2023

"So I last commented on this forum using Enstilar in April 2021. Back then, it completely cleared my psoriasis. But in 2022, it returned, albeit not as badly as previously. This time, I consulted a dermatologist who advised again using Enstilar, but this time applying it twice daily for a month. Now, 2 weeks into the treatment, and psoriasis has almost disappeared. I am suffering from the side effects, however, it is worthwhile if it means seeing my skin free of psoriasis. I expect it will return again, time will tell. I have also been told to follow up the Enstilar with other creams to be used in monthly rotation (Exorex and Psoriderm)."

• Tin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 18, 2020

"I have been on almost every lotion, cream, and shampoo for psoriasis. New dermatologist gave me a full-size sample of Enstilar. After 9 years of picking, scratching, and cursing, I cried with happiness. After less than a week, my ears were clear. No itching, burning, or picking. My primary doctor said it's a miracle. I agree. Now it's time for more, and I know my insurance won't cover this, so I checked out-of-pocket cost, I almost had a stroke and heart attack. Without insurance, it's up toward $3,000.00. With a RX discount card, it's $1,200 - $1,600.00. I guess my ears will start looking like a vacant lot with 4 ft of tall grass... NASTY. Any help would be appreciated, I'm too old to die like this."

• Rox...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 18, 2018

"I have severe psoriasis. Winter and stress make it worse. Nothing helped until I used this. I had psoriasis on my ear, which would crack. In 24 hours, the spot was gone. The rest of my body, over 4 weeks, was immensely better, like almost gone. Combining it with light therapy, which I had to stop due to cost, had amazing results. Almost 100% clearing. It is a little messy, but a few ruined bedsheets and frustrating mess are worth the clearing I had with this."

• TL3...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2020

"Tried Enstilar foam for my psoriasis, but it is too expensive, too greasy, too messy, and too much is wasted when spraying. It goes everywhere. Why should hands be used to apply it? Can't a product for psoriasis be applied as a roll-on or sponge tip applicator so no hands are needed to rub into infected areas?"

• JBa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2018

"It's the only thing that has worked. It cleared up on my arm fast and is completely gone. I have one spot left that's not completely gone on my head, but it's not getting worse. No side effects with this medication."

• Kik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2021

"This is my second review... update... It's been about 30 days since I stopped using Enstilar, and the skin where I applied it is awful. It's destroyed my skin. It doesn't look or feel like skin anymore - it's more like cheap bonded leather. I'm going to write about my dreadful experience with this product to the lazy dermatologist who prescribed it to me. I couldn't be more upset."

• MBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2021

"Don't waste your time buying the foam. It comes out ice cold, hardly evaporates instantly, and you will need a can just to cover affected areas. I called to complain, they said that is how it comes out and even said that many people have complained about the same issue."

• AJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2019

"So I've been using Enstilar for just about 2 weeks, and I have noticed a significant clearing of the plaque buildup on my elbows and behind my knees. Also, it has completely cleared the psoriasis in and around my ears with 3 applications! I actually noticed a change 24 hours after the first application. I was hesitant at first because my insurance will not cover the entire cost, and the co-pay card did not help much. But I'm glad I bit the bullet and had the prescription filled. I haven't worn shorts or short sleeves in a year and thought to myself, well, $200 for some self-confidence is a small price to pay."

• Ama...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 30, 2021

"Seems to really work at first, but as others have mentioned, the psoriasis comes back more aggressively. If anything, it has made my psoriasis much worse, as new patches have started as a result of use. The application is horrible, firstly, don't use this near anyone with asthma, as it sets my husband's chest off terribly. Whatever room you use it in, it coats the whole room in a fine mist, which is awful to clean off anything, leaving surfaces sticky and the smooth floor very slippery. I would not recommend this medication, as the cons far outweigh the pros. May be better if they did a version in a cream."

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2021

"I suffer from severe atopic dermatitis. Over a year ago, I developed psoriasis on my scalp, behind my ears, and on my forehead! I had been to my GP many times, he just kept telling me it was my eczema that had affected this and triggered it! He just kept prescribing me steroid creams. I eventually got a dermatology appointment in the hospital. They prescribed me Enstilar, and no joke, after one application, it removed all flakes and hard, lumpy skin on my scalp. Four days of using it and my psoriasis is completely gone! Even the itch and the redness! I will continue to use this once a week to keep it all at bay. But I would 100000% recommend it."

• mkm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2023

"Within 24 hours, it started to work. Now, after 1 week of use, it has almost cleared up. No more itching and flaky skin... fabulous! The only bad thing is that when using it on my hair, it leaves it very greasy."

• UK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2021

"I've been using Enstilar for about three weeks. All the scaly tissue is completely gone, and the red spots are clearing up. It's great stuff. Because I live in the UK, it's free to me. I looked it up, and if I had to buy it, it would be £60 per can."