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Psoriasis and acne?

I have horrible acne which returned after 15 years of being acne-free due to taking Accutane. I am now using a Retin-A-type product once a day, a topical antibiotic once a day, and taking Minocycline twice a day. I also had mild psoriasis on my scalp prior to the antibiotic regimen. However, now, my psoriasis has gotten out of control. I am using Aclovate on it, as it has spread to my face, and is pretty bad. It is my understanding that yeast production and your body's immune system's response (or lack thereof) can cause psoriasis. Am I causing the psoriasis to spread by taking and applying the antibiotics to prevent the acne? Is it possible I have swapped the acne for psoriasis? Would taking Accutane again be helpful, now that I'm 40? Or would getting my hormones under control (I have no idea what kind of doctor to go to for that) fix it all? My dermatologist is deaf to my pleas to take me off the antibiotics (I'm getting ready to swap dermatologists), by the way.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The meds you are on do not typically cause or worsen psoriasis. The scalp/yeast disease is seborheic dermatitis. Psoriasis is not related to yeast production. Scalp psoriasis is tough, but you could talk to your dermatologist about a stronger steroid than aclovate such as betamethasone or clobetasol solution. I would also consider dovonex solution. If it is severe enough you could consider stronger medication such as methotrexate or injections (big potential side effects).

    Accutane may be an excellent option for you as it can treat both Psoriasis and Acne. Maybe a second opinion would do you some good.

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Psoriasis is a disease that takes place when the body’s immune system mistakenly believes healthy skin cells to be enemy cells and starts to produce many more new cells to replace these cells. This is the reason why there is no cure for psoriasis and medications applied to treat psoriasis are only able to remove the symptoms temporarily. Don't go the "cream route", it's only just a waste of time and money. Been there Done that!

    You need to read "Psoriasis Free For Life" by Katy Wilson if you want to cure your psoriasis for good. Available online also @ http://www.psoriasisforeverfree.com/ It's a book that shows you how to cure psoriasis naturally in a few days. I cured my psoriasis permanently in 6 days after reading this book. Good luck!

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    I was diagnosed with psoriasis at age 14 and now I am 36 years old. You can say that I have tried just about every medicine both approved by FDA and trial without much success. Examples include Enbrel, Humira, oral meds, creams, oils, salts, coal tar, etc and the list is much more extensive that I can't even remember all of the names. But recently after someone shared this video https://tr.im/psoriasisTreatmentsqovc everything has changed. My psoriasis completely cleared by putting these changes in place. I only wish I'd taken photos of before and after because it truly has been miraculous. I am getting married in Oct, 2015 and I am wearing a strapless gown that also shows my back and I am confident (not like before) that my skin will be soft and pretty vs red and flakey.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    Yeah, you definately need a new dermatologist. People do take second and third courses of accutane, (I'm currently on my second), so if the antibiotics aren't working it is something to consider. Personally, my derm checked my hormones but if yours is unwilling, your regular doctor would do it. I'm not sure if there are any adverse effects to taking accutane if you have psoriasis though, that is something that you'd have to find out from the doctor.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Some people call them shaving pimples because an infected razor bump can look a lot like a bad case of acne, especially if you have a cluster of razor bumps in the same area—you may even hear people call them shaving bumps. Whatever you choose to call them you should know that people with curly hair, especially black men and women, are more susceptible to razor bumps than people with straight hair because of the way razor bumps form. Razor bumps are most often caused by a freshly shaven hair that has been cut at an angle, thus rendering it more “sharp,” that curls back against the skin, penetrating the skin and causing the body react by treating it like an infection causing painful swelling and the tell-tale red bumps physicians call pseudofolliculitis barbae. Described as an exfoliating gel for ingrown hair, Baxter of California manufactures a fairly popular razor bump treatment product called "Razor Bump Relief." As most razor bump products do, Razor Bump Relief uses a mixture of salicylic acid with an exclusive blend of witch hazel to help dissolve the skin above the ingrown hair, and allow the hair follicle to grow hair normally. If you have reason to believe you have a skin disorder on your scalp, vist a dermotolgist who can diagnose which skin disorder you have and promptly prescribe a treatment. Scalp psoriasis: Red patches of skin covered with silvery scales Dry, cracked skin that may bleed Itching, burning or soreness TREATMENT: Over-the-counter medicated shampoos, such as those containing ketoconazole, tar, pyrithione zinc, selenium sulfide or salicylic acid Topical solutions, creams or ointments, such as tar products, corticosteroids or vitamin D analogues Light therapy Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp: Patchy scaling or thick crust on the scalp Yellow or white scales that may attach to the hair shaft Red, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales **Small, reddish-brown bumps Itching or soreness Skin flakes or dandruff TREATMENT: Over-the-counter medicated shampoos, such as those containing ketoconazole, tar, pyrithione zinc, selenium sulfide or salicylic acid Topical solutions or creams such as hydrocortisone cream

  • 1 decade ago

    Nothing has helped me but this: washing with a salicyc acid cleanser and then, after, I put APPLE CIDER VINENGAR on my face. Goodness, nothing has helped me as much! I do it every night before bed. Mind you, however, don't put it on straight from the bottle because it burns! I pour a small amount of water, enough to cover the bottom of a cup, and half a capful of Apple Cider Vinengar. If you're not sure, taste it on your tongue...and it should be really sour. Then, take a cotton ball, wet it with the mixutre, and gently rub into skin until dry. I throw cotton ball away and continue gently rubbing it in my skin till my skin is dry. After it's dry...your skin feels WONDERFUL. Soft and nice! ANother TIp: Don't use Heinz or a store-brand apple cider. Not going to help much. I buy mine from a health food store, 100% organic. I believe it's called Eden Organic apple cider vinengar. I also drink it, 1 tablespoon/2 teaspoons in tall glass of water...it actually does not taste too bad, more pleasant actually in water.

    Source(s): http://www.edenfoods.com/store/product_info.php?pr... "Use a diluted apple cider vinegar over your psoriasis to reduce itching. Start with 10 parts apple cider vinegar to 90 part of distilled water. No known pathogen can survive in apple cider vinegar" --http://ezinearticles.com/?Psoriasis-Treatment-Usin...
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