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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red and itchy patches due to building up of cells on the surface of the skin. The symptoms include red, thick, and scaly skin, dry and cracked skin, itching and burning sensation, and stiff joints.

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What causes black coating and bleeding from the scrotum?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. I am having pink spots and patches on the inner part of groin. I had intercourse few times but it was protected. I also have psoriasis and vitiligo on the groin. Kindly suggest some medicine.  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will need specific details so that I can help you better. Have you been diagnosed by a doctor because groin psoriasis is not very common? Are you taking any treatment for the same? Do you have any other medical conditions? The pink patches can be pigmentation in a vit...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from psoriasis for 4 years and now it spreading across my body. What should I do?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old male. I have been suffering from psoriasis for the last four years. Now, it is spreading across my body. Please suggest to me how to control it. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. See, psoriasis is an autoimmune condition. It can be controlled, and there can be years of remission, but it may keep coming and going. If you could send me a few photos and details, I will be able to help you in a proper manner. Which areas of the body did it start fro...  Read Full »

Is vitamin D deficiency one of the reasons for psoriasis?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from psoriasis for the past 24 years. I have tried a lot of ointments already. I heard one of the reasons is lack of vitamin D. Is it true? I am 54 years old now.  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Psoriasis is a T-cell mediated autoimmune disorder. What you have heard about lack of Vitamin D as its cause is a myth among patients because nowadays there is a new class of topical drugs available which are analogues of Vitamin D. These reduce the excessive cell proli...  Read Full »

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