Psoriasis and male fertility

[Emma09]

Any other experiences?

[~StarBright~]

I dont have any help really with MALE psoriasis, but I have psoriasis, and the meds I am on (methotrexate and prednisolone) can't be taken while pregnant or breast feeding. I know the methotrexate effects folate.. which I know is important for a women during TTC, but I am not sure about a man ???

Mine is immune/hormone based psoriasis caused by pregnancy (so we think) it started randomly after i had my daughter, and the only meds that work are immune suppresants (creams do jack all) and it flares with my monthly cycle.

So sorry, probably not any help, but just thought i would share

Hopefully your FS can help!!!

[Emma09]

Thanks SB
Neither methotrexate or prednisolone work for my DH these days, even though he can't/shouldn't take them when TTC.
Off topic- have you tried elocon? Think that's how you spell it.
DH uses it in his hair-liquid, and on his face-cream.
It works almost instantly.
It is a steroid cream and best prescribed under direction of a skin specialist.

So sorry you have to suffer through it

[Cherished]

I have bad eczema so it's a similar problem. The only reason I could see it being remotely related to fertility is the stress factor. Skin flare ups are often related to stress and that in turn can have a negative impact on fertility. Other than that I can't see any reason for a skin condition to have much to do with fertility Zinc is great for skin and fertility also so get your dh on supplements not just menivit (sp) as the dosage isn't high enough. Also a good all round probiotic and lots of Omega 3 in something like fish oil or flaxseed oil and avos etc will do wonders for him. HTH

[~StarBright~]

I have tried elocin - did nothing lol Only one cream worked whcih was advantan or something like that- but even that stopped after a bit.

Its horrible.. i hope he finds some releif soon and you guys have some really good news soon xoxox

[Emma09]

Thanks cherished!

Psoriasis is an auto immune disease, so not just a skin condition- I think the GP was more worried about the internal effects.
What sort of probiotic would you recommend?
DH loves avo's, so I'll encourage him to eat more

[Marley&Me]

I have psoriasis on my elbows and scalp. It's not too bad, but my mum has it too and she broke out all over when she had me (her first) So I worry for when I finally conceive.
Not sure on the male fertility side, but I don't see how they could be related.

I use a lotion called 'EXOREX' and it's the only thing that works! It gets a little bit redder at first, but then it almost completely disappears.

[Cherished]

Working on improving the gut flora will help all auto immune diseases which eczema is too. The probiotic I am trying to track down is biokult. I'm going to start the GAPS diet when I'm back on my feet too which lots of people are having great success with. Good luck with it all.

[Emma09]

Thanks Tasha.....
I have found a few studies regarding psoriasis and female fertility.
No studies regarding psoriasis and male fertility....

Thanks for all the suggestions guys

[Emma09]

Thanks Starbright
DH used to take neotigisan (not sure on spelling) with great success also.
Not advisable for PG women or when TTC.
It's a very strong drug....