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Suggest Treatment For Severe Psoriasis

Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2015

Question: hi my mum has psoriasis very bad and tried many creams to help it but none have is there anything more she can do other than go on meds for this

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
PUVA therapy can be tried.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

I understand your query and concern.

Drugs like Methotrexate and Cyclosporine can be helpful along with the creams.

You can switch to biological treatments like PUVA Therapy by consulting with your doctor.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (30 minutes later)

what is PUVA therapy

thank you doctor I will say this to my mum and thank you for your advice I looked up puva therapy its a good idea I hope she does it as it could help thank you again Miss C Curran

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
PUVA therapy detailed

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Welcome again,

PUVA therapy uses a photosensitizing agent (8-methoxypsoralen, Oxsoralen®) taken orally or applied topically before exposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) light (320-400 nm).

Treatments are typically given twice a week at the dermatologist's office with a particular dosing strategy.

So consult your doctor for expert management,

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E