Health Boards
Thu-09-06-2016, 12:21 PM
Hello, everyone!
As a 63 year old female who has had psoriasis since age 16, I would like to provide what ever support and information that may assist others.
Presently I am on Cosentyx and have been for one year. I had moderate coverage- scalp to ankles, and have experienced about 95% clearing. The area that seems to not want to completely respond is my lower legs (knees downward). These areas improved initially , but I am still left with small reddened areas, varying in size from 1/8 to 1/2 inch, some have plaques, some do not. Summer sun has reduced them, but I am not expecting that to remain once cool weather returns.
I have not experienced any known side effects, and made it through, so far, without getting overly sick from a suppressed immune system. I am a nurse, so it's not like I am never exposed to sick people!
It is amazing to run my hands over my skin and feel smooth. It's been a long, long time!
As a 63 year old female who has had psoriasis since age 16, I would like to provide what ever support and information that may assist others.
Presently I am on Cosentyx and have been for one year. I had moderate coverage- scalp to ankles, and have experienced about 95% clearing. The area that seems to not want to completely respond is my lower legs (knees downward). These areas improved initially , but I am still left with small reddened areas, varying in size from 1/8 to 1/2 inch, some have plaques, some do not. Summer sun has reduced them, but I am not expecting that to remain once cool weather returns.
I have not experienced any known side effects, and made it through, so far, without getting overly sick from a suppressed immune system. I am a nurse, so it's not like I am never exposed to sick people!
It is amazing to run my hands over my skin and feel smooth. It's been a long, long time!