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Diagnosed With Psoriasis And Dry Skin. Taking Rejuglowgel. Suggest

Posted on Tue, 27 Aug 2013

Question: Dear Doctor Batra,
My name is XXXX, I am 32 year old . Recently i am diagonised with psorasis
My doctor was saying in my scalp it is sebo dermatitis . as i am having pitted nail so it looks like psorasis. I have pigmentation on my face also two small patches both cheeks. I am using rejuglowgel , rejuglow co2 and also yuguard and melalite .Can you help me with my scalp , and in one my ear also i have dry skin .please suggest

Answered by Dr. Rohit Batra (16 hours later)

Dear Ms. XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query to XXXXXXX
Psoriasis rarely occurs on cheeks while seborrhoeic dermatitis is common on face and scalp. It's difficult to differentiate between the two on scalp without examination.
Rejuglow range is meant for whitening and brightening. Melalite is also a whitening cream and can irritate the skin at times and lead to dermatitis on the applied area.
Psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis have different treatment plans and hence a thorough examination is a must to make the exact diagnosis before starting any treatment.
I would suggest you to stop using the skin lightening regimen that you are following and consult a good dermatologist in person for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Regards
Dr.Rohit Batra.

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Follow up: Dr. Rohit Batra (18 minutes later)

Dear Batra ,

Thanks

But all skin care products are given by doctor only . If i will stop them , whta should i use . and also as i am also having pitted nail problem , i dont ahve anything on hands , feer only my problem is on scalp and my one ear that is all red. there were flakes but now flakes are not there but redness is there . same redness i can see on my scalp when flakes are not there

Answered by Dr. Rohit Batra (12 minutes later)

Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for your follow up query.

Pitting of nails is seen in Psoriasis and not in seborrhoeic dermatitis. A mild steroid lotion with salicylic acid applied on the scalp can take care of the scaling of the scalp. Shampoo containing tar helps to clear scalp scaling and further prevent recurrences.

Psoriasis is a chronic disease which can be controlled and regular follow ups are required with the treating dermatologist to keep symptoms at bay.

Pitting of nails requires treatment with oral biotin, calcium pantothenate , selenium, etc. I think you need to discuss about these content with your treating doctor.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarification.

Regards
Dr.Rohit Batra

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Follow up: Dr. Rohit Batra (45 minutes later)

Thanks a lot ,

I am taking multivitate women * . I am using keatazole shampoo , whenever i use
that shampoo , i feel my scalp a very dry , very itchy , Do you want to recommend any shampoo?what should i use for my pigmentation spot

Answered by Dr. Rohit Batra (32 hours later)

Dear Ms. XXXXXXX

Thanks for your follow up query.

You can use sebamed revitalising shampoo for daily use. As far as pigmentation marks are concerned, please continue with the treatment you are already following.

Regards
Dr.Rohit Batra

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