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Mon-18-03-2013, 23:52 PM
Hello Amy 
to Psoriasis Club
Yes we understand how you feel, and you will find us a small but friendly group.
You are going the right way seeing a dermatologist, they will be able to work with you to find what is best suited. I wouldn't be to worried about the side affects, as things have moved on a lot in the past few years and your dermatologist will keep a good eye on you.
There is no magic pill at the moment, but there are lots of new things in the pipeline. If your dermatologist is already talking about a bio treatment then they are obviously keeping up to date.
They do still usually try Methotrexate first, one because of costs and it's a proven treatment that can work, and two because the funding doesn't usually allow a move from creams to bio without first trying the cheaper alternatives first.
These threads may help:
Biological Treatments For Psoriasis
Methotrexate
Don't hesitate to ask questions, if we can help we will.
Regards.
Fred.
to Psoriasis ClubYes we understand how you feel, and you will find us a small but friendly group.
You are going the right way seeing a dermatologist, they will be able to work with you to find what is best suited. I wouldn't be to worried about the side affects, as things have moved on a lot in the past few years and your dermatologist will keep a good eye on you.
There is no magic pill at the moment, but there are lots of new things in the pipeline. If your dermatologist is already talking about a bio treatment then they are obviously keeping up to date.
They do still usually try Methotrexate first, one because of costs and it's a proven treatment that can work, and two because the funding doesn't usually allow a move from creams to bio without first trying the cheaper alternatives first.
These threads may help:
Biological Treatments For Psoriasis
Methotrexate
Don't hesitate to ask questions, if we can help we will.
Regards.
Fred.