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Psoriasis and the covid vaccine.
Two weeks after receiving the second Moderna vaccine shot in February, I developed psoriasis. It is everywhere on my body, including the scalp. It appears to be plaque psoriasis. I have received light treatment over the past three months but the condition has only worsened. I have never had skin problems in my life, and I'm in my early 80s. Could the condition be vaccine related? Should I get the booster shot? What about impact on immune system with the booster?
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Thank you so much for this very informative answer it is much appreciated! May I asked you another question? Since our immune system naturally weakens as we age…I am now 77. Started Enbrel 25 years ago..,should I not diminish the dose I take now?
It’s my pleasure. I have an entirely new immune system after receiving a bone marrow transplant almost 3 years ago. So it’s been education by immersion with all the intricacies of our immune systems and how vaccines work.
You posed a good question about diminishing doses as we age. That’s something which has to be talked over with your doctor. But really, if the medication has been successfully working for you and you’re not having any side effects from the Enbrel, then in my opinion I wouldn’t ask to make any changes. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Some medications are also less tolerated than others so it’s a case by case situation.
I think I read that your former doctor retired and now you need to find a new one? I hope you find someone you can work with. It can be frustrating breaking in a new doctor. I had to meet with a new primary care provider this week. First time in 3 years because I can now start to migrate back to general care after leukemia and transplant. Ohh my gosh!! Hahah. Trying to explain my medical history in a nutshell was hilarious. But I think this guy will be a good addition to my extended healthcare team. I have him a folder of some heavy reading to catch him up! 😅
Did your former doctor provide any referrals to someone he trusts to take over your care?
In my experience, physicians are understandably cautious in discouraging vaccination until they have hard data to support such adverse reactions. I interpret the fact that he was noncommittal as a note of caution. He believes it is possible that your adverse reaction was caused by the vaccine.
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I have had mysterious skin issues since at least 2010. What started on my calves moved into and has stayed on my face.
Every now and then something works for awhile.
Just before my third full covid shot. Within 2 weeks of shot my facial skin exploded with a variety of different issues.
I am known to be allergic to propylene glycol. Although its not in the moderna shots i had, there is a closely related preservative that i have not been tested for.
Almost two months later my skin looks like it did just before my last shot. I was traveling over the holidays and my face was a fright. This also happened from the first shot but was not as extreme. I used xilxi which helped.
I have an extremely talented highly regarded dermatologist. She has not been able to get to the bottom of my skin problems.
Also i am treated for ANCA vasculitis and have rituxin infusions every six months. I got covid bec i had no antibodies from moderna shots. I got e regencov antibody treatment which prevented my covid from becoming serious .
I am hoping we dont have to have vaccines forever bec of what it does to my skin. Next rx will most likely be dupixant. I am not looking forward to that.
I am not sure how useful my info will be to anyone but thought it might be useful to someone.