Psoriasis & Pregnancy

[Papillon]

I just wanted to know from anyone who 'suffers' with psoriasis and has then had a pregnancy in which the P improved, how soon into the pregnancy did you notice it improving????

TIA

[nic]

With my DD my psoriasis improved that much that I only had one or two spots on my scalp. It took years for it to come back, and it seemed to be progressing slowly when it returned.

With DS, I had a few patches that were starting to get noticeable, scalp mainly. I noticed that when I started my IVF injections they started to disappear, and I only spent about a week injecting.
Can't quite remember when I noticed the difference it my psoriasis with DD though.

Nic

[mummato1]

Mostly mine hasnt changed at all, but saying that I do have new patches on the tops of both feet that I have never had before.. Its a bummer, I was hoping it would improve... you never know maybe it still will

[angelaartsstudent]

I've hardly had a flare up at all during pregnancy - really noticeable after the 1st trimester. Have just had a tiny bit on my scalp which is AMAZING for me as my scalp and arms are usually covered. My thighs have been a little flarey but nowhere near as much as when I wasn't pregnant.

3rd trimester now and have noticed my skin on my arms looking tired and scarred (from previous flare ups!) but them and my scalp are nice and clear apart from that.

Oh - have had VERY dry skin though.

[*Beema*]

My psoriosis inproved heaps during pregnancy, I had decided to not use any ointments etc either.

But now my scalp is nasty - has been where I have been getting it the worst in the last few years, I had a flare up on my LHS bbs (never had it there before, but a couple of days of ointment and seems to be holding it back), also got small patches on my elbows and RHS knee, but not enough for me to worry about IYKWIM.

It improved a few months into my pregnancy, I reckon end of first Tri was when I really noticed the difference

HTH xxoo

[Je$$_84]

I got P after i had my DD... Its in the family My mum suffers terribly and after DD was born i was a bit stressed and started noticing these itchy spots on my elbows and knees and bottom of my scalp. have a few little spots now but its cleared up well. Guess i'll have to wait to see next pregnancy...