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Thu-22-12-2016, 11:40 AM
Hello Landscrape 
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#1 Recommendations for plaque psoriasis: We are all different and what works for on may not work for another. Some get relief from a simple cream or even a diet, but some need a full out treatment with a Bio. There is no one suit fits all, so I would recommend having a good look around the forum and see what others are using and ask questions.
#2 Completely getting rid of it: This isn't going to happen. Once you get psoriasis it's there for the rest of your life, but it can be managed and it's all about working with your dermatologist to get the right treatment for you that will keep it under control. *What ever you do, don't fall for all the scams out there.
#3 What age and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis: Around 10-20% of people with psoriasis will go onto to get psoriatic arthritis, but it can come at any time of your life. When/If it does come it can be very severe or just a mild inconvenience, it can also get worse or go into remission just like psoriasis. As for the symptoms it usually starts with inflamed tender joints which can lead to inflamed red toes and fingers, also psoriatic arthritis will cause worse nail splitting and pitting than psoriasis. This post explains more: Psoriatic Arthritis but I would say don't worry about psoriatic arthritis until you get it (if you get it).
Regards.
Fred.
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to Psoriasis Club.#1 Recommendations for plaque psoriasis: We are all different and what works for on may not work for another. Some get relief from a simple cream or even a diet, but some need a full out treatment with a Bio. There is no one suit fits all, so I would recommend having a good look around the forum and see what others are using and ask questions.
#2 Completely getting rid of it: This isn't going to happen. Once you get psoriasis it's there for the rest of your life, but it can be managed and it's all about working with your dermatologist to get the right treatment for you that will keep it under control. *What ever you do, don't fall for all the scams out there.
#3 What age and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis: Around 10-20% of people with psoriasis will go onto to get psoriatic arthritis, but it can come at any time of your life. When/If it does come it can be very severe or just a mild inconvenience, it can also get worse or go into remission just like psoriasis. As for the symptoms it usually starts with inflamed tender joints which can lead to inflamed red toes and fingers, also psoriatic arthritis will cause worse nail splitting and pitting than psoriasis. This post explains more: Psoriatic Arthritis but I would say don't worry about psoriatic arthritis until you get it (if you get it).
Regards.
Fred.
*This thread is closed. All introductions are closed after 90 days to save confusion.
You are welcome to start new threads in any other sections of your choice.
