Apremilast Cowsaregreat

[Fred]

So, I got prescribed Apremilast and started on Thursday last week. No side effects as yet BUT my psoriasis seems to be getting worse. I know it’ll take time to settle into the medication but my skin is even more drier and my plaques are sooooo dry and itchy (they weren’t itchy before!). I’m hoping it’ll all settle down in the next month or so but is it normal for the p to get worse before it gets better?!

I wouldn't have thought your psoriasis would get worse so quick because of the treatment, you were probably heading for a flare up or it could be the anticipation of starting a new treatment.

I've just checked here Otezla (aka Apremilast) and the only thing I notice is "Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Rash" as a side effect.

Keep an eye on it, but do call your dermatologist if you are not sure. They will have other patients using it and will be able to advise the best way forward.

Good luck.