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Anybody else have guttate psoriasis?

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hollz98148
hollz98148

Am i the only one on here who takes methotrexate for guttate psoriasis?

I feel so alone sad

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  • Okapis
    Okapis hollz98148

    Posted

    No definitely not alone! I dont but many do! They will be along shortly I'm sure. I have PsA but not the skin disease and have taken Mtx in my time. Pesky drug... getting used to the dose and then moving up takes sooooo....muc....h tiiiiiiiiiiime!

  • borderriever
    borderriever hollz98148

    Posted

    Hello hollz

    Dmard class medications are given quite reguar for PsA skin and bones. With Psoriasis you body can be attacked by your immune system DMARD drugs suppress the immune system and hopefully slow down the damage and allow a period of remmision.

    BOB

  • lucynewas
    lucynewas hollz98148

    Posted

    You're not alone - I get the spots - didn't even know what they were till I saw the rheumatologist about my hip - and yes, I'm on MTX 20 mg s/c injection.

  • Ferg
    Ferg hollz98148

    Posted

    Hello hollz

    i have just recently been diagnosed with guttate(july16)came on me overnight after a sore throat,thought it was a heat rash at first,now I'm covered from shoulders down to toes.waiting to see specialist soon,any tips or advice

     

    • hollz98148
      hollz98148 Ferg

      Posted

      Hi Ferg smile

      My best advice for immediate relief - ask your Dr for 2.5% hydrocortisone.

      I use aveeno unscented body wash in the shower. Eucerin lotion every day after shower to keep moisturized and a prescription of betamethasone cream on my spots has helped tremendously.

      I do notice that if i don't keep up with my daily skin regimen, that my skin will flare up quickly so it's very important to stay on top of it if you want continuous relief.

      I also was taking MTX 20mg/week for 4 months and i absolutely hate it, BUT it did help my skin. I recently went on a vacation to Mexico and quit taking the MTX so i wouldn't get sick- i felt the best I've felt in months whole not taking it. The sun and saltwater were SO GOOD to my skin it was a dream come true. Then within 2 days of coming back home to Seattle my spots started showing up and my face felt like it was on fire.

      I am going to try just using the skin creams for a few weeks and hope that will be sufficient because i really hate the crappy feeling from the methotrexate.

      I guess you have to weigh out the pros and cons and do what works best for you.

      Best of luck to you and i hope you find relief soon!

  • maricar_31931
    maricar_31931 hollz98148

    Posted

    I was diagnosed with psoriasis a few years ago. I was prescribed a few ointments. dermalmd psoriasis serum honestly worked in one day! I tried many other facial serum. I was amazed how quickly I saw results.

     

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