Psoriasis following stents

[Stoney12]

Hi I had 3 stents 5 months ago and put on all the usual medications. Around two months ago I developed psoriasis which is now at a severe stage. I never had it before and not in my family. Has anyone experienced anything like this after stenting or could it be reaction to the medication. Any observations or advice welcome. Thanks

[NorthantsSteve]

Hi Stoney12. Psoriasis can be a side effect of beta blockers and aspirin/Ticagrelor as well as other meds you might be on after your stent. I’d suggest you have a chat with your doc as there are other alternatives that might have less of a side effect. I’m not a medical person but I’d be really surprised if the stent itself caused this. Good luck.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

In the very, very unlikely of the body reacting to a stent it would cause restenosis. As Steve had suggested see your GP. It may also be worth a chat with your pharmacist as they often have more experience of side effects.

[NorthantsSteve in reply to MichaelJH]

Good point. Pharmacists at Hospital are also happy to give advice. Especially in the case of someone who has recently been in.

[Prada47]

Are you sure it's Psoriasis ?

How about this Pityriasis Rosea Treatment, Causes, Stages & Symptoms

medicinenet.com/pityriasis_...

08/11/2018 · Pityriasis rosea is a skin condition that begins as a single, large pink oval-shaped patch found on the trunk of the body called the "herald patch."; The herald patch is followed one to two weeks later with a profusion of smaller scaling pink lesions on the torso. Pityriasis rosea is mildly itchy in 50% of cases and clears spontaneously in an average of six to nine weeks.

I had this and it was attributed to Aspirin it did clear on it's own. Just had it the once and now OK on Aspirin and Clopidogrel !!

[Stoney12 in reply to Prada47]

It's funny that's why I thought but who am I to question the experts. Was warned of aspirin before. Tried to explain it to docs at time of stents. They are now trying to put me on a chemo therapy drug to clear it. Just dont want any more medication.

[Squash-player]

Never mind aspirin. About 15 years ago a nurse told me during a random check-up that itchy rashes I had on my arms and legs come from anti-cholesterol medication. Maybe unwisely I immediately stopped it. After AVR in December last year (due not so much to narrowed arteries as the presence of a papillary fibroelastoma on the valve) I am now on 20 mg Zuvamor daily. Low and behold the itchy patches returned, but they become less prevalent if you can refrain yourself from scratching too much.