Has anyone suffered with psoriasis on top of MS? I’ve just had it flare up on my elbows and genital area. As usual I can’t get anything from the Doctors and just wondering if anyone has any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
So I’ve done a little research and found a page regarding B-cell-depletion medication which is what I’m on and it can cause psoriasis.
Hi animali
To start with, try to avoid perfumed body washes, soap etc. apply aqueous cream on clean, completely dry affected area, smooth it on carefully, don’t rub it in, let it sit for a while and then gently finish smoothing it into your skin.
If you can, do this 3 times a day to start with, then morning and evening, and eventually just when you take your usual bath/shower. You’ll have to keep doing it, or the psoriasis will rear its scaly head immediately.
There are many things the GP can prescribe for psoriasis.
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Theresab thank you so much will definitely be doing this too ease the soreness. Thank you again x
I expect you have checked this already, but just in case.
Psoriasis - NHS
It might be worth asking a chemist if they have any suitable treatments.
Thank you whammed very informative. Will speak with the pharmacist regarding this , in the meantime I’ve got unscented cream I’ll apply to ease the itching.
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My brother gets it really bad, and has done for years. The only thing that works for him to reduce the amount of it is sunburn. He’s gone away every February since he was in his early 20s on a cheap getaway to to the Canary Islands for a week and he just burns himself to a crisp which keeps him relatively clear until August time by which time he can burn in the garden here. He has had UV therapy at his local hospital which is a much more targeted way of treating it he doesn’t need to go all out in the Sun.
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Thank you for your reply, I wish it was that easy! But unfortunately if I get to hot it makes me tachycardic, the sun now causes prickly heat and makes me quite poorly. I do believe MS has messed up some of my autonomic functions. A few years ago I would be out all day in the sun, now I hide away, in the summer, and the winters not much better.
Thanks again for your response.
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I’m really sorry you’re dealing with both MS and a psoriasis flare — that combination can be exhausting. You’re absolutely right that certain B-cell-depleting treatments have been linked to skin changes in some people.
For flare-ups, especially on elbows and sensitive areas, many people find that keeping the skin barrier calm and deeply moisturised helps reduce irritation. Gentle, fragrance-free, plant-based body butters with ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter and vitamin E can support hydration and comfort.
I’ve seen good feedback around natural soothing blends like those from Nurify Skin, particularly products designed for eczema and psoriasis-prone skin. Of course, always patch test first and double-check with your GP or MS nurse — especially with genital involvement.
You’re definitely not alone in this, and it might also be worth asking your neurologist whether your medication could be contributing to the flare
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Thank you for your advice, I will give that a try. Since changing treatment to ocrevus I still experienced episodes of psoriasis but it’s starting to calm down until my next infusion. I moisturise daily and my GP has prescribed some cream which takes the soreness out of the psoriasis.
Thank you again for your advice, much appreciated.