Psoriasis remission?

[MarianLA 0]

I have not seen this posted anywhere else. I had Gastric Sleeve surgery on 2/5/14. I did lose 25 lbs prior. I have had psoriasis all my life in varying levels of lesions. Probably was at about 70% involvement as this is winter and the usual time for me to flare. Post op, very quickly I noticed my skin was improving. So much so I even thought my surgeon gave me steroids and I was worried for the rebound, but not the case. I continue to improve, I am at about 20-25%, with significant improvement! Any one else experience this after wls? I have lost 50 or more pounds in the past and have never ever had this type of response.

[B-52 7,113]

I have had numerous skin ailments in the past, including infections landing me in the hospital....used to see a Dermatologist on a regular 3 month basis....

Since dropping all my weight, I have very little troubles. simple over the counter cremes is all I need...

Have not seen my Dermatologist in over 2 years....

[Schmincke 118]

Many (but certainly not all) bariatric patients experience improvement of autoimmune diseases after surgery. What a wonderful side effect!

[Andrew0929 1,101]

I've had psoriasis for many years and have also noticed diminished levels since surgery.