Palmoplanter Psoriasis

Good morning, I got psoriasis all over my body about 2 months after having the 3 covid vaccines. I was overwhelmed with it and paid to see a dermatologist, after a biopsy it was confirmed to be psoriasis. I have had 2 sessions of photo therapy over the last 2 years and both times the treatment was successful. The psoriasis seems to return after about 9 months. This year in January I started to get very sore feet and itchy hands and then after a very short time I was in so much pain with my feet I managed to get an appointment with my dermatologist who immediately referred me to the photo therapy unit and as soon as the treatment started my feet started to recover I have to add that I have never experienced so much pain in my feet I have lost 5 toenails so far and expect to lose more. If I were you I would ask my doctor to referrer you to the dermatologist and have photo therapy I know it might not work for everyone but I am so grateful for being given this treatment it is a life saver, I still have more treatment to come it's about a 12 week course twice a week. I really hope you can get the help you need, best wishes, Pip

Hi, I know this is quite an old thread but having read your description it’s exactly the same as I have! It started in late April on just 1 hand then shortly after spread the other and now on both feet as well! No creams have worked and no relief in 6 months! I start light treatment tomorrow. Have you found anything that works yet??

Hi, so sorry to hear that you are having this dreadful condition, I have managed to take control of my feet at the moment, I have been using Enstilar spray foam every other day and a load of moisturiser about 3 times a day. I saw my dermatologist last week and she has written me up for Acitretin tablets 10mgs a d blood tests at various times, However some of the side effects are not very positive especially hair loss, but if it helps with the psoriasis I am willing to try. We live each day with the dread that we might get a flare up and it all starts coming back again. There is a excellent site on Facebook that has world wide members and everyone is so supportive please take a look, search for PPP being Palma planter psoriasis, hope this is helpful, If I can help with any advice I will be happy to, Pip

Hi Pip, Thank you so much for your reply! I went to have light treatment yesterday but they said my skin was too inflamed to do it so they have booked me a hospital app for next week! It’s such a trial and error and I think different treatments suit different people so it really is a mind field! I’m glad the treatment you are on at the moment is making it bearable and yes I agree with the drugs it’s like which is a lesser of 2 evils! I will take a look at the Facebook group and thank you again for replying I really appreciate it. Kim