During this time I’ve tried many topical treatments and seen several dermatological consultants, whose attitude varied from slightly interested to unhelpful.

He prescribed Enstilar and after using this for around two months, I am extremely happy with the results. I used Dovobet once before and it worked great but after the treatment my skin flared worse than any other time in my life (had Psoriasis since I was 15, am now 34!While biologics for psoriasis can be effective, untoward reactions can result in altering your response to infection and your susceptibility to malignancies.

With photochemotherapy, which includes a drug that makes the ultraviolet light work better, short-term side effects also include nausea, itching, and red skin.My GP was reluctant to immediately prescribe Enstilar for my scalp, and indeed I was able to get things under-control using shampoos and Cocois.

Biologics are given by an injection (like a vaccine shot) or through an intravenous (IV) infusion into your blood vessels. As a possible side effect, a slight stinging sensation might be noticeable during the first few applications. It's not recommended for women who are pregnant or plan to get pregnant because it can raise your chances of having a child with certain birth defects. The NICE British National Formulary (BNF) site is only available to users in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).They can make your skin thinner, could cause stomach ulcers, bone thinning, and premature cataracts among other medical issues if taking them by mouth, and may stop working as well.