February 2021

Hello everyone,

Thank you to those that took part in the newsletter survey, I have started a thread about the results Here

One thing I did learn was that most of the newsletter subscribers have not logged-in for over 12 months, so from this month I will be removing any member with no log-in for 1 year from the newsletter group. My thinking is that they obviously don't read the newsletter or use the forum and they could be marking the newsletter email as spam which gives us a bad name. *Anyone removed from the newsletter group will still be able to subscribe again if they wish.

New Column: I was going through the member list the other day and started to wonder what happened to some of our early members, so I have started a new column "Where are they now" which you can find on the left hand side. Depending on your feedback I may look at running it each month, so let me know what you think.

Don't forget our members are welcome to give feedback (good or bad) about the newsletter Here

Ok let's get on with the show.

Fred.

New threads on the psoriasis boards

Skyrizi psoriatic arthritis phase 3 results

Results of ranked secondary endpoints showed significant improvements in skin clearance (as measured by at least a 90 percent improvement in Psoriasis Area Severity Index PASI 90), physical function ..........
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SCD-044 oral treatment for psoriasis starts phase 2

SCD-044 is a novel orally bioavailable S1P receptor 1 agonist for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. S1P receptor 1 agonists are promising for the ..........
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Safety and Efficacy of Halobetasol Propionate Tazarotene Lotion

This was a 1‐year, multicenter, open‐label study in 555 adults with psoriasis (Investigator’s Global Assessment [IGA] score of 3 [“moderate”] or 4 [“severe”] and body surface area [BSA] of ..........
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Skyrizi vs Fumaderm for psoriasis

Adult patients were randomized 1:1 to receive either risankizumab 150 mg subcutaneous injections at Weeks 0, 4, and 16 or FAEs (Fumaderm) provided according to the prescribing label. PRO secondary endpoints ..........
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Cosentyx for children with psoriasis phase 3 results

Overall, 162 patients were randomized to receive secukinumab LD (n = 40) or HD (n = 40), etanercept (n = 41) or placebo (n = 41). The co‐primary objectives of the study were met with both secukinumab doses (LD and HD) showing ..........
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Meta analysis of biologic treatments for psoriasis

The ranking of included treatment regimens for patients achieving absolute PASI 0 to 8 was aligned with results for relative PASI scores (from 100 to 60) at end of induction therapy. Across the range of ..........
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Intro from Mikey62

Hi, been fighting since 1980, tried it all. After 2 shots of Taltz it went away, . I was covered 60 % of my body. The shot is painful, but only ..........
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Poll: How confident are you talking about psoriasis

This poll is open to members and guests and no usernames will be shown. Members can also post in the thread too if they wish ..........
Vote Here

Threads with updates last month

Jims journey on Skilarence: .......... Read the update Here

Bill's pure dimethylfumarate thread: .......... Read the update Here

Rinvoq goes for psoriatic arthritis approval: .......... Read the update Here

Stats from last month

Music with KatT

Welcome to music with KatT. Where you can test your music knowledge and see/listen to other member's recommendations

Music Quiz: Score 1 point for each correct answer.

Associate the world record with the artist (multiple choice)

World Record: Artist:

#1: First live concert broadcast into space #A: Whitney Houston

#2: Most words used in a hit single #B: Billy Joel

#3: First female to score three no 1 hits on the same album #C: Madonna

#4: All-time best selling country album #D: Paul McCartney

#5: Best selling artist in music history #E: Garth Brooks

#6: Most Entertainer of the Year wins at the Academy of Country Music Awards #F: Cher

#7: Most performances at New York City`s Madison Square Garden #G: Eminem

#8: Highest charting holiday song on the Billboard 100 #H: Elvis

#9: Only artist to score no 1 hits in each of the last six decades #I: Shania Twain

#10: Most no 1 music videos #J: Mariah Carey

Raxyl suggested: You Don`t Treat Me No Good by Sonia Dada
jiml suggested: Let Her Go by Passenger
Caroline suggested: Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover by Sophie B. Hawkins
Turnedlight suggested: Here Comes The Rain Again by Eurythmics
D Foster suggested: Anyone Else But You by The Moldy Peaches
Grizzly Bear suggested: Cupid by Sam Cooke
Kat suggested: Daytime Friends by Kenny Rogers
wooleyb suggested: Keep on Loving You by REO Speedwagon
JohnB suggested: Stay With Me 'till Dawn by Judie Tzuke
Fred suggested: Burning Bride by Shilpa Ray
Mrs Fred suggested: Special Brew by Bad Manners
KatT suggested: Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan

Listen on: Deezer | Spotify

If you would like to leave some feedback you can post in the Newsletter thread Here

Johnb's Recipe Spot

Sausage and Leek One Pot

Well as I write this it is a cold, wet, grey and miserable day. So what better than to match the weathers mood? Now I have to admit when Mrs John served this up I had to put my very best poker face on. I think its best described as insipid looking. But this is most definitely one of those ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’. It is actually one of those very very tasty filling winter warmer comfort dishes.

So start off by finely slicing around 500g of leeks and a large onion. Also peel and dice into 10 – 15mm cubes a couple of large white potatoes (Maris Piper?).

Hunt down a half dozen meaty sausages. You need something with a bit of flavour. We used a Lincolnshire style sausage. Oooo just had a thought you could steal some of Fred's home made bangers! Fry them off in a frying pan until they are just cooked through with a bit of colour to them (‘cause this is literally the only colour contrast this dish has). You might need a bit of oil if they aren’t that fatty a sausage. Remove the sausage once done and place to one side.

Lower the heat under the frying pan and fry the leeks and onions in the sausage fat left in the pan for around 5 minutes. Season with a good pinch of sea salt.
Wind the heat up and throw in 100ml of white wine to get all the tasty goodness off the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat once de-glazed adding 100ml of chicken stock and cover your pan.
After about 5 minutes add the cubed spuds and the sausage that you have just sliced to around 6mm thick. Cover again and simmer for 15 minutes or so. It might need a touch more stock as the dish cooks – don’t let it dry out – but it doesn’t want to be sopping wet either.

Just before serving stir in 100g of cream cheese and give it a really good grind of black pepper. You could if you wished, grate a bit of Gruyère over the dish for that bit extra.

So to serve A hearty dollop on a plate, what more can I say? Yep. I know. Grey. Just give it a chance!

To Accompany Well after much deliberation I think this just cries out for a touch of 70’s renaissance. Go for a nicely chilled Liebfraumilch. I know this stuff is well out of fashion and has a bad rep, but I think it will work nicely with this.

To read more recipes or add your own Click here

Where are they now ?

Lostintranslation: Joined Psoriasis Club when it first started in 2010, she was a big help at the start and she was my first moderator. Not only was she a moderator she was also very good at pointing out my spelling mistakes, and she would always make a point of answering new members introductions.

Lost (as we called her) did join us here when I moved to our own hosting, but this time she no longer wanted to be a moderator. As we all know things in our lives can change and she did contact me to say she was leaving Psoriasis Club, she last logged-in 10-11-2011.

I don't know where you are now Lost and I doubt you will ever see this message, but I do hope life is treating you well and don't forget your account is still open and you will be made very welcome if you did come back.

*Our members can see Lost's profile Here

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Quiz winners

First Of Last
wooleyb with L

Active Member Count
KatT with 964

Post Count
wooleyb with 2310

Where's Herbert
wooleyb with B5

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Jiml with "Who's moved my foot out of reach"

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