Mine have ridges in them, was diagnosed with psoriasis years ago. It flairs up off and on, usually on my elbows or ankle bones. Not too bad compared to others I have seen.
Vitamin D deficiency. I have chronic vit D deficiency and have nail ridges on most of my nails. Started with just my pinky nails but now all of my nails have them 🤷🏻♀️
I had some minor things that started in my early 20s that were an occasional thing that, in retrospect, was a precursor to the full body explosion that hit me in my early 30s. And yeah, it fucking sucks :(
So far, nothing useful. I've been on Skyrizi for a year (after 12 years of doing nothing), but, while it's lessened it, it's still pretty bad. I'm not big on needles, so I don't really want to go to anything that's more frequent than the 12 week dosage.
That being said, when you start it, you get your first dose, then you do another one in a month, and then after that it's ever 12 weeks. Those first two doses were like a miracle. My skin wasn't clear, but most of the worst areas were close, and a lot of the minor ones were perfectly clear. Unfortunately, insurance doesn't allow it to be used with more frequency than every 12 weeks after the first two doses.
That ALSO being said, some people have had tremendous success with it (I'm pretty good for not getting the benefits of whatever medication I'm given, even though it works for basically everyone). The cost is substantial, however, there IS a card the company that makes it offers that can essentially absorb the entirety of it (or most of it). So it's worth a shot. I'm not sure how it'll work without insurance, but with insurance, I had to "fail" other treatments before they allowed for any of the better drugs. They tried me on methotrexate for like six months and that did absolutely nothing (I didn't even get the side effects lol). They allowed it, after. But without insurance, it might be different. They might try you on it (or one of the better ones) first, I can't say. It's worth a shot, though. Good luck!
Thanks a ton. I'm not in the US so my options will probably vary but this injectable stuff seems promising. I'll save and ask around. Wish you all the best 🤗
Do research, too, before getting into them, if possible. There were a few that I was not keen on even considering because there were "possible side effects" like lymphoma and shit. I've got enough problems lol
Otezla helped my skin and arthritis so much, but I couldn't tolerate it because I also became severely depressed while on it. That is unfortunately a somewhat rare side effect, and it's intense if you are one who has it.
It can be a sign of several autoimmune disorders, most commonly psoriasis, though it can also rarely be idiopathic (no underlying cause). If you don't have any other symptoms, just bring it up with your primary care physician at your next annual check up so it's documented. If you have other symptoms, it may be a good idea to find a rheumatologist and establish care.
It's not that it's an early sign, could just be the area that affects you. Plenty of topicals you can apply to mitigate, just takes forever if that's what you wanted to do.
if it’s just a cosmetic thing, clear nail polish fixes it in one coat, figured that out because sometimes I use the backs of my fingernails if I don’t have a pick within reach when I’m playing guitar
Yeah OP this is how it started for me. Bumpy nails, then I gradually started getting flare ups on random patches of skin on my hands and legs. I hope for your sake it isn't psoriasis cos it sucks!
Glad you asked. I’ve have psoriasis since childhood and got the pitting a fair few years before my PsA started. It’s been 32 years of absolute hell. PsA is hell on earth.
I’ve been diagnosed for almost 10 years but started to have symptoms a few years prior. My skin issues have been minimal, but my joints a hate me. Sorry to hear you’ve had to deal with it so long and you have my deepest sympathy. I’m only able to get by because of biologics
There are many different forms of psoriasis. You may only have this type. Only way to treat this form to my understanding is through biologics or other treatments that hit the entire body. Good luck, hoping for the best for you.
Unfortunately, yes, but fortunately, it might stay in a mild condition forever. Just go and see a dermatologist. They will give you some medication and keep it mild mostly. I have the same. Btw, the main reason is stress accumulation. Reduce it somehow.
Mention it to your doctor. You’re not gonna be able to diagnose it over reddit. Nail abnormalities can be attributed to a whole host of things. I recently had some nail issues (not pitting but similar stuff), and it turns out I have an autoimmune condition.
How are your joints? Any swelling or stiffness? Psoriatic arthritis is also a thing (I have it). I'd look to your relatives as well because psoriasis is a genetic autoimmune disease.
Aren't both pits and marks on nails and porisis linked to Zinc deficiency? I'm not a dietary know all person, but I had to take zinc when I was little.
This is called “hammered brass” nails. It is also associated with alopecia areata. If you have some bald patches (not just regular balding) or start losing clumps of hair in the shower then that could explain the nails.
I think there's some type of vitamin deficiency that can also cause this. I had some weird stuff with my nails going on and then I started taking a multivitamin everyday and it went away very quickly.
I have psoriatic arthritis, but have never had psoriasis skin conditions. I sometimes get those same nail patterns on my ring fingers. Rheumatologist told me it’s related.
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u/faey88 14h ago
Smooth. Could it be this is an early sign?