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Plaque psoriasisSevereLong term controlled

Fifteen years of severe plaques, two failed systemics, then a biologic

Methotrexate made me too nauseous, cyclosporine was a stopgap. An IL-23 biologic finally gave me long-term control after 15 years.

  • Topical corticosteroids
  • Methotrexate
  • Cyclosporine
  • Biologics — IL-23 inhibitors
example_story_team6 June 2026
Plaque psoriasisModerateRebound

What steroid rebound looked like for me — and the slow climb back

I used a potent steroid cream on and off for two years without follow-up, stopped abruptly, and flared worse than I had ever been.

  • Topical corticosteroids
  • Moisturisers & barrier repair
  • Calcipotriol (vitamin D analogue)
Anonymous30 May 2026
A note on these stories: These are personal stories, not medical advice. Results vary from person to person. Do not start, stop, or change treatment without speaking to a qualified healthcare professional.