My Journey to halt/end my psoriasis

[Sheila]

So a couple things....first,  derm says estrogen shouldn't affect my psoriasis.

Second...derm is going straight from MTX to skyrizzi. So in a month I will get my first injection. I am so looking forward to this!

Lastly...if the arthritis that I have has anything to do with PsA, skyrizzi will have an effect on it. My old GP said it was rheumatoid arthritis. So we shall see!

Did you feel as though the doctor was a good listener?  I'm happy you'll be getting medicine to help both the arthritis and the skin.  

For makeup removal, maybe try using Ponds cold cream rather than the wipes?  The makeup might be aggravating your skin.  I hope the skyrizzi lets you sparkle with all the cosmetics you want.  

I am trying a different makeup remover, a brand called Marcelle. I will let you know how it goes. The makeup doesn't burn, it makes me itch...a lot. On my forehead, around my eyebrows, in my eyebrows, on my nose, under my eyes, upper lip, jawline: all have psoriasis. Around the eyes, forehead and nose are the worst. When I use the makeup remover it just burns and I am using the mildest ones in the local market. Hopefully Marcelle will be my saving grace.

The derm was a good listener. His nurse spent more time with me doing a PASI score. We determined that even with the MTX, the psoriasis still covered more than 70% of my body, and in some cases, still severely. My knees were the only place where it was graded as less than moderate. *sigh* Here's to hoping Skyrizzi is the answer to all my prayers!