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Mon-20-05-2019, 15:50 PM
Hi all,
I have joined this board in hopes of finding some info on the treatments for psoriasis.
I first experienced psoriasis when I was a teen. At the time, I didn't realize what it was. I just itched a lot on my arms and legs and didn't know why. After a change in detergents, it went away. I've had various short episodes since then. Most of the time my flare-ups are triggered by an allergic reaction to detergents or fabric softeners. That alone has limited me to using only All Free & Clear to wash my clothes. I have a reaction to ALL box soaps and anything scented. Recently, All released their new Free & Clear softener and I was hoping I could use that since I pretty much live off the detergent. That was a big fat NOPE. It resulted in a flare-up that I'm currently dealing with.
How do I know it was psoriasis you ask? Besides a Dr's diagnosis, my mother is a lifetime psoriasis sufferer as well. We have worked through this fight together to find out what works and what doesn't. I also have an aunt and an uncle on my dad's side who has psoriasis but I don't interact with them very much.
I have had inverse psoriasis most of my life. I live in Texas and the heat (sweating) makes it worse. Sweating, in general, makes it worse. It makes me miserable, unhappy, and in a lot of pain. So I tend to avoid exercise because sweat = pain. When I say I have had a flare up I'm referring to plaque and guttate psoriasis. The inverse is ever-present in my life and quickly rears it's head if I sweat too much.
With this new and most recent flare-up, I was finally able to get a real dermatology referral. Past dermatology experiences have had me doing creams only. A few times, I had done light therapy. With my current schedule of kids, being a full-time student, and a full-time job, light therapy isn't an option. So, I am now on methotrexate as the "first step" towards biologics. I feel like I am struggling with this medication and so here I am hoping to find support.
I have joined this board in hopes of finding some info on the treatments for psoriasis.
I first experienced psoriasis when I was a teen. At the time, I didn't realize what it was. I just itched a lot on my arms and legs and didn't know why. After a change in detergents, it went away. I've had various short episodes since then. Most of the time my flare-ups are triggered by an allergic reaction to detergents or fabric softeners. That alone has limited me to using only All Free & Clear to wash my clothes. I have a reaction to ALL box soaps and anything scented. Recently, All released their new Free & Clear softener and I was hoping I could use that since I pretty much live off the detergent. That was a big fat NOPE. It resulted in a flare-up that I'm currently dealing with.
How do I know it was psoriasis you ask? Besides a Dr's diagnosis, my mother is a lifetime psoriasis sufferer as well. We have worked through this fight together to find out what works and what doesn't. I also have an aunt and an uncle on my dad's side who has psoriasis but I don't interact with them very much.
I have had inverse psoriasis most of my life. I live in Texas and the heat (sweating) makes it worse. Sweating, in general, makes it worse. It makes me miserable, unhappy, and in a lot of pain. So I tend to avoid exercise because sweat = pain. When I say I have had a flare up I'm referring to plaque and guttate psoriasis. The inverse is ever-present in my life and quickly rears it's head if I sweat too much.
With this new and most recent flare-up, I was finally able to get a real dermatology referral. Past dermatology experiences have had me doing creams only. A few times, I had done light therapy. With my current schedule of kids, being a full-time student, and a full-time job, light therapy isn't an option. So, I am now on methotrexate as the "first step" towards biologics. I feel like I am struggling with this medication and so here I am hoping to find support.