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Anyone Else Struggling With The Dual Diagnosis Of Guttate Psoriasis/inverse Psoriasis/PSA And Rosacea/ocular Rosacea?

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The PSA/guttate psoriasis/inverse psoriasis all but disappear when my ocular rosacea/rosacea(severe) flares and vice versa. I’m never without one or the other. The ocular rosacea is treated with steroid drops, minocycline and lubricating drops every hour then as resolving extends to every 6 hours. I have liver disease and cannot take the typical psoriasis drugs or and aspirin/NSAIDS so I use topicals for pain and topical steroids. Light therapy is risky for me since I’m also a malignant melanoma… read more

July 25, 2021
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Managing multiple conditions like guttate psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and rosacea, including ocular rosacea, can indeed be challenging. Here are some key points to consider:

Guttate Psoriasis
- Symptoms: Tiny pink bumps or teardrop-shaped lesions, often on the torso, arms, legs, face, scalp Show Full Answer

Managing multiple conditions like guttate psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and rosacea, including ocular rosacea, can indeed be challenging. Here are some key points to consider:

Guttate Psoriasis
- Symptoms: Tiny pink bumps or teardrop-shaped lesions, often on the torso, arms, legs, face, scalp, and ears.
- Treatment: Topical treatments, phototherapy, and systemic medications.

Inverse Psoriasis
- Symptoms: Smooth patches of brown, pink, purple, or red skin in skin folds, often painful.
- Treatment: Topical treatments, managing infections, and reducing friction and sweat in affected areas.

Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
- Symptoms: Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.
- Treatment: Medications like NSAIDs, DMARDs, and biologics.

Rosacea and Ocular Rosacea
- Symptoms: Facial redness, visible blood vessels, and eye irritation.
- Treatment: Topical and oral medications, laser therapy, and good eye hygiene.

Tips for Managing Multiple Conditions
- Consult Healthcare Providers: Regular check-ups with dermatologists and rheumatologists.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Tailored to address all conditions.
- Lifestyle Adjustments: Stress management, healthy diet, and avoiding triggers.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the resources provided in the context.

July 9, 2024
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Hi VickiN. This is Art515. I was just Passing by and saw Your Post. Here are a Few Links.🙂
It's ok, everything will be fine.
link: https://www.mypsoriasisteam.com/resources/gutta...
It Sounds like U may be Experiencing Something Called a "Common Comorbidity" associated with a Psoriasis.
link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314268
*When a person has more than one health condition at the same time, they are known as Comorbidity's.
link: https://www.mypsoriasisteam.com/resources/condi...
Hope it Helps.
Happy Holidays2021.🙂
Let Me know when U get back on so that We can Post.🙂

December 13, 2021 (edited)

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