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A member asked:

Does humira (adalimumab) work well for scalp psoriasis?

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Yes: It can work well for scalp psoriasis.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/11/2012

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Humira (adalimumab) + Psoriasis: Humira (adalimumab) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis and are under the care of a doctor who will decide if other systemic therapies are less appropriate.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Humira and Methotrexate are not working for my psoriasis. I asked the doctor about Stelara (ustekinumab). Dr. hasn't seen good results w/other patients on Stelera so doesn't use it. What would you recommend?

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Can psoriatic arthritis have a positive RF factor? Was diagnosed with seropositive RA. Take methotrexate 1cc weekly and Humira biweekly. Have developed psoriasis on both elbows. Blood work only showed RF +,elevated CRP, high Sed rate.Could it be PSA?

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Is there a difference in humira and enbrel (etanercept) treatment of psoriasis?

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If someone have mild psoriasis and are prescribed Humira. Is it worth the risk of getting cancer from Humira? What are the odds of Humira causing cancer?

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If a healthy individual with no underlying disease go on humira for moderate psoriasis, what are the odds of getting malignancies such as cancer from Humira?

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