An autoimmune condition that results in a buildup of dead skin is called psoriasis. Psoriasis treatment prevents skin cells from aging fast, thus preventing scaly skin. The treatment options include corticosteroids, vitamin D supplements, Salicylic acid, and Anthralin.
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My son-in-law is suffering from psoriasis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My son-in-law is 35 years old and is suffering from psoriasis. Is there any cure? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I have seen your query and concern. With your descriptions, it seems your son-in-law has psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic genetically influenced immunologically based inflammatory disease of skin and joints. Factors that aggravate psoriasis include stress, alcohol, smo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old male and I have been suffering from psoriasis for more than 10 years. Finally, Kenacort 40 milligram injection IA (intra-articular) is effective for me. I just want to know how safe it is to take this medicine for the long term. I need to take the injection once a mon... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Please do the following: Please send a clear photograph to assess the severity. Steroid injections are not the proper treatment for it so please let me know who started the treatment. Do you have involvement of the who... Read Full »
Despite medications, my scalp psoriasis has spread. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from scalp psoriasis for the past four years. I have consulted many doctors but did not get good results. Initially, it appeared only on my scalp, but gradually it started spreading in the back, knee, etc., I have used many shampoos like Ketoconazole shampoo and some... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin disease. It may have a remitting and relapsing course. The treatment depends on the extent of body surface area (BSA) involved. Several topical and oral remedies available... Read Full »
My psoriatic scars persist despite ointment and ayurvedic pills.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from psoriasis for the past seven years. It first started in my legs when I was 42 years old. It was well controlled with a topical ointment, but now it is getting worse. It is spreading all over the body and scalp. I donated my kidney to my husband six years ago. So... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for consulting with us on icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It will be of great help if you can send me pictures of your skin lesions. I will be happy to help you further. I wish you good health. Read Full »
I have been suffering from psoriasis and noticed a swelling in my leg for the past few days. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I have diabetes and hypertension. I have had psoriasis for the past few years in my left ankle. Now I have noticed swelling in the same part of my leg for the past few days, which causes pain. Please suggest treatment. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I request you attach a clinical picture so that I can guide you accordingly. Thanks and regards. Read Full »
I have developed scalp, fingers and nail psoriasis inspite of applying Tacrolimus. Please advice.
Query: Hello doctor. I am a 35-year-old male with moderate obesity. I do not have any chronic ailments like diabetes, BP, etc. The skin on my inner groins (slightly close to the gluteal folds) has become dark over the years and due to constant friction between the inner thighs has developed dryness and cr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. Yes, it could be flexural psoriasis as you have psoriasis on two other body parts. Please apply clobetasol propionate ointment mix it with petroleum jelly or vaseline and use two times a day for 14 days. And apply Tacrolimus ointment at... Read Full »
Is there a permanent remedy to get rid of psoriasis?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know a few details of the tablets which I have been taking for my scalp psoriasis. Winolap 5mg once in a while when itching is too high (without doctor's prescription). Isotretinoin drugs/other drugs (with doctor's prescription). I have been taking these medicines on a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Isotretinoin is a potentially dangerous drug and in many countries there are very strict guidelines over its use. It basically contains retinoids which in simple language is a derivative of vitamin A. It is primarily used to treat severe cystic acne and I fail to und... Read Full »
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