Nail psoriasis

Briano12

Hi I'm 36 year old man. I've had nail psoriasis for past 3 years taking mtx but no change have it on 8 finger nails very sore and embarrassing. Anyone else have any experience dealing with it anything that works .Any help greatly appreciated

huskerdu

Hi,
Take a look at the psoriasis thread. Nail psoriasis has been mentioned a few times recently.
You shouldl try dovonex. It's available without a prescription but you might have to ask for it. A pharmacist has to give it to you, not the retail staff in the pharmacist.
I have found it good for nail psoriasis on my toes.

nikkibikki

How long are you taking mtx? If over 6 months with no improvement then you'd need to start looking at biologics.

I've used Dovonex in the past and didn't help me much plus I am not a fan of using steroids long term.

I've gone on to develop Psoriatic Arthritis and am on a biologic drug for that called Stelara and that helps with psoriasis too.

Was it a dermatologist who prescribed the mtx or GP? If you haven't seen a dermatologist and mtx isn't working, get referred to one to look at going on a biologic.

Briano12

Thank you for your reply. My gp put me on mtx 1 year now no different. I'm waiting to see a dermatologist.

beertons

Do you smoke?

Briano12

Not a smoker. Very healthy otherwise no joint pain

rubadub

nikkibikki wrote: »

I've used Dovonex in the past and didn't help me much plus I am not a fan of using steroids long term.

Dovonex has no steroids, you are thinking of Dovobet which is like dovonex but with additional steroids.

I have had decent results with dovonex for my nails, posted about it in the main thread. I am going to try my UVB light on the nails too.

nikkibikki

rubadub wrote:

Dovonex has no steroids, you are thinking of Dovobet which is like dovonex but with additional steroids.

Yes you're right there. I've used both in the past. Neither did much for me. I just put up with it but luckily my psoriasis was never terribly severe.

DickSwiveller Returns

Briano12 wrote: »

Not a smoker. Very healthy otherwise no joint pain

Hi Brian, I was talking to you in the psoriasis thread. I was speaking to my uncle today who suffered terribly with psoriasis on his skin and nails and he told me he got great relief from biologics. I can't remember which one he was on. As I mentioned, I am on humira for psoriasis of the hands and feet (no nail involvement) and psoriatic arthritis. It has made a huge difference. I couldn't walk a few years ago because of how bad my feet were.

I'm sorry to hear it is getting you down. I know how it feels to be embarassed because of psoriasis. During secondary school my hands were covered in rash and I hated going in everyday. Take solace from the fact that medication for inflammatory disorders has really advanced in recent years and a good dermatologist should be able to figure out the proper treatment.

All the best.

Briano12

Thank you for your reply I'm waiting to see a dermatologist in the next few weeks glad to hear that you got relif from bio

DickSwiveller Returns

Briano12 wrote: »

Thank you for your reply I'm waiting to see a dermatologist in the next few weeks glad to hear that you got relif from bio

Best of luck. let us know how you get on.