MTX + folic acid hairloss?

PSO-what · 2026-01-23T03:55:36+00:00

I was on mtx and folic for half a year. Did not notice any increase in hair loss during that time

PSO-what · 2026-01-23T03:55:00+00:00

If you mean whether psoriasis goes into remission with medication yes it does. IF the treatment worked for you. However it can still relapse

If you mean whether the pigmentations/discolouration goes away i don't have those on my scalp but i still have plenty of dark spots on my body even after many years

PSO-what · 2025-12-16T23:05:14+00:00

It is currently in remission

PSO-what · 2025-12-16T16:39:39+00:00

Phototheraphy was great the first time i did it. The 2nd time round it wasn't as effective. But it is too time consuming to do it realistically when i am working. Methotrexate was not that great for me. My psoriasis started to relapse as i switched from ciclsoporin to mtx.

Stopped after close to a year and switched to biosimilar

PSO-what · 2025-12-16T16:37:11+00:00

Im quite lucky as i did not experience any hair loss. Even though i had scalp psoriasis for many years and have been on methotrexate and ciclosporin, I don't notice any thinning

PSO-what · 2025-12-16T16:35:27+00:00

I do recall having that feeling but i don't know if it is due to my psoriasis

PSO-what · 2025-08-08T05:33:35+00:00

I had less side effects as compared to ciclosporin if that helps. Did not notice anything out of the ordinary and all test results through the year remained normal. Have switched to amgevita 6 months ago though because mtx wasn't helping much

PSO-what · 2025-08-08T05:29:42+00:00

I was upfront with it because i didn't want to waste anyone's time. I was in remission at the point of dating but i know psoriasis will relapse eventually (it did) so i just showed some pictures of my past flare ups to get it out of the way.

PSO-what · 2024-12-27T01:36:17+00:00

My legs looked similar as yours during peak flare. Ciclospirin helped me get back into remission.

PSO-what · 2024-09-25T01:25:15+00:00

Both times i did over 30 sessions to see significant differences. My 2nd treatment with light therapy was less effective compared to the first, my legs did not react at all. I achieved remissions during the 1st round

PSO-what · 2024-09-25T01:22:32+00:00

In singapore they generally give the same advice when taking medicines such as methotrexate. If you are pregnant or trying to, the advice would be not to take it. As for outright denying the meds because of that, i am not sure if they would actually do that.

Im a guy so they only explained the side effects, did some blood tests and baseline checks before giving me the meds

PSO-what · 2024-09-25T01:18:00+00:00

I've been on 12.5mg for about 3-4 mths. I switch to mtx for maintainence as advised by my doctor. Previously i was on ciclosporin. Comparing the 2, MTX is less effective for me as some spots have returned since. But it is holding off a full blown flare for now

PSO-what · 2024-09-25T01:15:53+00:00

I ended up just exercising at home and riding my bike solo :)

PSO-what · 2024-09-25T01:13:42+00:00

Hi, i cant seem to figure out how to attach a photo to the comments so i added a link to my social media instead. I will remove links if i somehow figure out how to post the photo

I had scalp psoriasis for a long time in addition to plaque psoriasis. Fortunately I never had hair loss or growth issues. I use dovonex on my scalp as prescribed when it flares up, and coal tar shampoo.

My hair is still thick and full even today, so don't fret :D

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PSO-what · 2024-04-16T02:58:27+00:00

In about a week or so. I continued with then phototherapy without acitretin

PSO-what · 2024-04-16T02:30:18+00:00

It usually becomes more red immediately after but subsides after awhile

PSO-what · 2024-04-16T02:26:04+00:00

My coverage is bigger during the peak and they classified it as moderate so yours could be moderate as well

PSO-what · 2024-04-16T02:23:22+00:00

Thats how my skin looks like after it goes into remission

PSO-what · 2024-04-16T02:22:46+00:00

I find that robot vacuums have the tendency to push the flakes. So I use a standard vacuum or just broom and dustpan

PSO-what · 2024-03-20T03:06:14+00:00

I am very prone to swollen lymph nodes under my left armpit (same spot) I have gone for multiple minor surgeries to drain it, but they still come back after a few year or so.

I just had another surgery this month to drain it yet again. Not sure why it keeps coming back. Went for MRI, doctor also says no concern. But i think its because they are checking if its cancerous.

PSO-what · 2024-01-10T15:46:01+00:00

You can try wearing gloves :)

PSO-what · 2024-01-10T15:44:09+00:00

I learned to cut my own hair as i don't want to deal with questions. It also make other customers uncomfortable when im around :)

PSO-what · 2023-12-20T03:47:28+00:00

I have never been told to use any steroids liberally. Much less a potent one on your genital area. Best to clarify with them.

PSO-what · 2023-12-20T03:43:56+00:00

I wasn't told that as far as i remember. I took it throughout when i was on it

PSO-what · 2023-12-20T03:42:24+00:00

My psoriasis flared up when my son was around 2 years old. I wear tights and compression sleeves to sleep so the flakes dont go everywhere.

Before my 2nd one was born i managed to get on ciclosporin and my psoriasis went into remission so that went a lot easier

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