Psoriasis Cleared
Users on Reddit have reported mixed experiences regarding the clearance of psoriasis while on GLP-1 medications. Several users have shared positive outcomes, noting significant improvement or complete clearance of their psoriasis, while a few have not observed such benefits.
Positive Experiences with Psoriasis Clearance:
Another user on Semaglutide (a GLP-1) reported, "My psoriasis arthritis and asthma just disappeared. My skin looked fantastic no itching... " However, they also noted a significant relapse upon discontinuation: "... when I lost all my weight and my doctor took me off it. My ailments all came back and came back even worse especially my psoriasis". [2]
A user on Mounjaro (a GLP-1) shared that their "psoriasis improved so much it’s better than it’s been in 15 years. "[3]
Another individual on Mounjaro mentioned, "My psoriasis has also cleared up almost completely since February and the only change I've made is the med. "[4]
One user on Wegovy and then Zepbound (both GLP-1s) found an unexpected benefit: "it dramatically decreased my compulsive skin picking issue that I'd struggled with since I was a kid... my upper arms aren't covered in bloody scabs," which may suggest improvement in a related skin condition. [5]
Negative or Neutral Experiences:
Another user on Taltz (a biologic) and Ozempic (a GLP-1) reported "no real change seen" in their Psoriatic Arthritis, which can include psoriasis symptoms. [7]
Remedies or Preventions Recommended:
Regarding prevention of psoriasis recurrence after improvement, one user's experience suggests that continuing the GLP-1 medication may be necessary, as their psoriasis returned and worsened after stopping the medication. [2]
The provided user discussions do not offer other specific remedies or preventions for psoriasis that are uniquely recommended in the context of GLP-1 use, beyond the GLP-1 medications themselves or standard treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis that some users might also be taking.
Positive Experiences with Psoriasis Clearance:
- Some users report dramatic improvements.
Negative or Neutral Experiences:
- Not all users experience psoriasis improvement.
Remedies or Preventions Recommended:
- The primary "remedy" for psoriasis improvement reported by these users appears to be the GLP-1 medication itself.