Cyclosporine

My cousin went through a similar situation with her psoriasis. She had UVB light therapy, which unfortunately caused her skin to break out in tiny red spots, diagnosed as guttate psoriasis, different from her usual plaque psoriasis. She was really worried about the side effects when her doctor recommended cyclosporine, but her skin had become so bad that she decided to give it a try. Within a few weeks of starting cyclosporine, she noticed a significant improvement. The red spots began to fade, and her overall skin condition improved a lot. She did experience some side effects, like increased hair growth and occasional headaches, but these were manageable compared to the distress her psoriasis was causing. She had regular check-ups and blood tests to monitor her kidney function and blood pressure, which was a bit of a hassle but necessary.

thank you so much for taking the time to reply, that sounds reassuring. I am about to start any day now (issues getting the stock in) I'm glad you cousin had good results and hope they continue to see this improvement x

Hi - I was on and off Cyclosporin for around eight years some years ago. I was worried about long term effects, so in fact took it in the summer and had a break in the winter. I had few side effects and only stopped taking it because my dermatologist suggested Fumerderm. It completely cleared my psoriasis while I was on it.

thank you that's so encouraging. I am not going to lie, I am worried about the side effects - that leaflet they give you is scary.!

All these medications tell you what could happen - they are powerful medications, but apart from some nausea, I don't recollect anything untoward.