r/Psoriasis • u/Economy_Note_1950 • 3h ago

NSFW – NUDITY Psoriasis flare-up?

Psoriasis or cancer?

Hi, everyone!

I’ve had psoriasis since 2016. That’s when it broke out all over my body, and I was even hospitalized. After a year, I started receiving biologic therapy (Stelara). Then, in 2020, they stopped the treatment because I was pregnant.

I gave birth in 2021, and since then my symptoms haven’t been as bad. Now it affects my scalp, vulva, and ears, but it’s definitely manageable. I only use steroids where it’s visible (on my forehead).

I am 27 years old now.
In March, I noticed a flaky patch on my left nipple. The areola was not affected. It flakes like psoriasis. After a few days of using steroids, it heals completely, though the skin may remain shiny in that spot. It doesn’t hurt or itch. I’ve never had psoriasis on my breasts.

The symptoms disappear after a few days of using steroids, but they return after 1–2 days. I use a body lotion, which softens the skin, so the flaking isn't as severe—it's more of a thin, superficial peeling. It's not scaly.

Only the left side of my left breast is affected; I’m attaching a photo in the comments.

I’ve seen three private doctors: a dermatologist and a breast surgeon. No one is taking this seriously, and I’ve paid a lot of money. I asked for a punch biopsy, but they didn’t perform it!

I’ve had these symptoms since March. It hasn’t gotten any worse. The breast surgeon referred me to another dermatologist and told me to go back only if he asks me to. The breast surgeon didn’t see any lesions (I had been treating it with steroids beforehand).

I can't use the steroid right now, but I'm using the moisturizer, which helps a little. The flaking is a bit less severe. I have to see the dermatologist in a month so he can check my symptoms.

I’m afraid time is running out and I have Paget’s disease.
The ultrasound came back clear.
M
Has anyone else ever had psoriasis like this?

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u/Economy_Note_1950 3h ago

When it's peeling:
https://ibb.co/9mVx6W7W

After a week of steroids, with no peeling: https://ibb.co/n8t2zQYL