Aa
Autoimmune Psoriasis
Week 65 on Friday of 72. I can no longer take it, ARGH!
I have developed a serious case of the autoimmune psoriasis that for some reason has attacked only my face at this point. It started slowly with two little patches - now I have seven and they are growing.
Has anybody experience with this?
It's the most uncomfortable ugly itchy red thing I've ever gone through.
I have an appt. with the hep doc this afternoon. Couldn't get one with the derm doc. I'll ask him about getting Daivobet Ointment.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just thinking about ya, what **** to be going through now after all this time. I guess it really does take a toll on the body. Hope your doing allright and I hope you got some help today from the doc.
Hi,jmjm530 pretty much covered it,Psoriasis is a auto-immune disease,it is important to get a diagnoses of a (good) Dermatologist (plenty of other skin conditions look similar), Psoriasis on the face is uncommon (forehead is common) with the exception of some of the rarer varieties,don't use any soap or over the counter products, don't use topical steroids on the face you will regret it,with creams of the Donovex type be careful they are just as likely to make it worse as better.Sun in moderation is good again be careful to much will make it worse.If you have a flare up on Tx and you haven't had the problem before I'd suggest leaving it alone until Tx finishes when most likely it will clear.Emulsifying ointment is my favourite for cleansing with may be a little olive oil for dryness and scaling.Although Psoriasis is a recognised side effect of Tx sufferers will not necessarily have a flare up (I didn't in fact I cleared my skin completely).A warning about Methotraxate don't,at the very least study up on the possible side effects,including it's ability to kill of your liver.Actively trying to reduce stress,maybe using calendula cream to moisten and time are the best things to use.Good luck to all.
I'm not yet treating (hopefully will start next week), but just recently I've developed inverse psoriasis, added to another autoimmune skin disorder, morphea, which came on about a year and a half ago, at approximately the same time that my ALT levels became elevated and thus my hcv was diagnosed. My uneducated hunch is that the untreated hep causes the body to produce enormous quantities of natural interferon, which causes autoimmune reactions.
I'm terrified of what tx will do, but if hcv itself is causing these skin conditions, it seems that tx would be the correct way to go (as opposed to not treating, in which case the skin problems might last forever). Man, this stuff is mysterious, and doctors don't know that much more than we do.
I'm terrified of what tx will do, but if hcv itself is causing these skin conditions, it seems that tx would be the correct way to go (as opposed to not treating, in which case the skin problems might last forever). Man, this stuff is mysterious, and doctors don't know that much more than we do.
gee sorry to hear this, keep my fingers crossed for you, you seem like such a strong woman, I know you'll get through this trevail with your head up, and victorious...happy holidays at any rate...hope you get 8 really nice presents btw...I know youre enjoying screener time! (Yipee, one of my favorite times of year!)...and the nice weather...blessings to you...
Deb, I'm so sorry to hear that but you're really at the finish line! If I were you, I'd push a week or two more, then stop at 66 or 68. 72 is just a number. I totally agree with Skepsis.
I remember that at some point I reached the conclusion (from some studies, or just by casting bones :-) that the additional weeks of Tx do NOT relate linearly to the increased chance for SVR. You rather reach a saturation point after which no mater how much more drugs you shove into your body, the relapse ratio plateaus.
Of course, where exactly this "saturation point" is depends on unique set of individual characteristics. But the important consequence is that the statistical payoff of the final doses is decreasing the closer you get to this saturation point.
And if this is any consolation: I have all of your skin SX - only not as severe at this "early" point of my week 35.
You're a WINNER! Just be sure not to damage yourself trying to squeeze all the juice out of this Tx.
I remember that at some point I reached the conclusion (from some studies, or just by casting bones :-) that the additional weeks of Tx do NOT relate linearly to the increased chance for SVR. You rather reach a saturation point after which no mater how much more drugs you shove into your body, the relapse ratio plateaus.
Of course, where exactly this "saturation point" is depends on unique set of individual characteristics. But the important consequence is that the statistical payoff of the final doses is decreasing the closer you get to this saturation point.
And if this is any consolation: I have all of your skin SX - only not as severe at this "early" point of my week 35.
You're a WINNER! Just be sure not to damage yourself trying to squeeze all the juice out of this Tx.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Hepatitis C Community
Learn about this treatable virus.
Getting tested for this viral infection.
3 key steps to getting on treatment.
4 steps to getting on therapy.
What you need to know about Hep C drugs.
How the drugs might affect you.
These tips may up your chances of a cure.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
