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Can you please help me know what the condition is and the available treatment options for my skin rashes?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 52-year-old female. Since four months, I am having rashes all over my body. My doctor suggested that it could be psoriasis or lichen planus. Can you please help me know what the condition is and the available treatment options? Kindly advise.
Answered by Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

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Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in skincare, hair restoration, and cosmetic treatments. He provides expert care for skin, hair, and allergy-related concerns while offering advanced solutions like hair transplantation and aesthetic procedures. Known for his precision and patient-focused approach, Dr. Reddy emphasizes personalized treatment plans to enhance both health and appearance, ensuring optimal dermatological outcomes.

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Hello,

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Both lichen planus and psoriasis come under papulosquamous disorders. I suggest you to undergo a skin biopsy test for confirmation. Many treatment options are available for both conditions. Immunomodulator therapy for three months gives the best results. I hope this helps. Kindly revert in case of further queries. Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your answer. My doctor prescribed cream Clobetasol, cream Xerolys 5, and tablet Cetirizine. However, I did not have an improvement in my condition. Also, when I searched on the internet about lichen planus, I found that it affects the mouth. However, I do not have any mouth lesions. In my place, they prescribe tablet Methotrexate for psoriasis. Can you please let me know about the immunomodulation therapy? Kindly advise.

Answered by Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in skincare, hair restoration, and cosmetic treatments. He provides expert care for skin, hair, and allergy-related concerns while offering advanced solutions like hair transplantation and aesthetic procedures. Known for his precision and patient-focused approach, Dr. Reddy emphasizes personalized treatment plans to enhance both health and appearance, ensuring optimal dermatological outcomes.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

There are variations in the presentation of psoriasis and lichen planus; lichen planus need not always involve the oral cavity. Itching is subjective and is not a criterion for diagnosis. Tablet Methotrexate and tablet Cyclosporine are the immunomodulators that are commonly used. I hope this helps. Kindly get back in case of further doubts. Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At June 23, 2022
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in skincare, hair restoration, and cosmetic treatments. He provides expert care for skin, hair, and allergy-related concerns while offering advanced solutions like hair transplantation and aesthetic procedures. Known for his precision and patient-focused approach, Dr. Reddy emphasizes personalized treatment plans to enhance both health and appearance, ensuring optimal dermatological outcomes.

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BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Dermatology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in skincare, hair restoration, and cosmetic treatments. He provides expert care for skin, hair, and allergy-related concerns while offering advanced solutions like hair transplantation and aesthetic procedures. Known for his precision and patient-focused approach, Dr. Reddy emphasizes personalized treatment plans to enhance both health and appearance, ensuring optimal dermatological outcomes.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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