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Suggest Treatment For Psoriasis

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2014

Question: hi, I am XXXXXXX Dixit, I am suffering from psoriasis, it5 started with small red dots on my leg and back..I started using "Tretin 0.025% cream...and I think its working on my leg and back but my problem is that now I got the red burn marks on my penis..there is a clear red portion on penis and it burns..Pls suggest me what to do as I am unable to wear underwear or pents.

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: .... Detailed Answer: Hi there... Thanks for writing in . It is quite possible for the psoriasis to affect the penile region. Another possibility is allergy due to contact of the penis(allergic contact dermatitis) with some kind of irritant. For eg. Bathing Soaps, detergents, lotions,condoms, synthetic undergarments etc. I would advise you to switch to non perfumed, bland, hypoallergenic bathing soaps. Detergents in which the undergarments and clothes are washed can also be a trigger factor.I would advise you to make sure the detergent is removed from the clothes by thorough rinsing. Use on 100% cotton underwear. Do visit a dermatologist who after examination might prescribe a low dose steroid ointment with emollients. Hope this helps. Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (8 hours later)

Thank you Mam for the reply..Pls let me know if there is any cream or XXXXXXX I can take ??

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (11 hours later)

Brief Answer: ........ Detailed Answer: Triamcinolone cream 0.1 % might help. It has side effects like thinning of the skin etc. However, I would advise you to visit a dermatologist for an expert opinion , as the doctor would have examined you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar