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Suffering From Dandruff, Scalp Psoriasis. Using Nizral Shampoo. Will Zeethromax Medication Cure It?

Hi i am from xxxx. Since 1.5 yrs i am suffering from dandruff .1 mnth back i showed this to dermatologist she said it appears to be scalp psoriasis .for 15 days she prescribed me nizral tablets by JnJ and Vit A.And few shampoos .Now she had prescribe me Mega -3 cap,and zeethromax cap.Is Psoriasis curable?How long it will take to get rid of it. Kindly advice.
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
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Hi, psoriasis is autoimmune skin disease with genetic base. It is a chronic recalcitrant disease. It is a controlable disease. As your dermatologist diagnosed , coal tar containing shampoo daily, neotraxate tab, 15 mg weekly, steroid with salicyclic acid lotion daily at night will improve the disease. Avoid worries, stress.. Take proper sleep. Be positive. .. You will be benefited. Psoriasis is relapsing disease. Gradually the severity and disease period will be reduced. And the healthy period between the attack will be increased. ... Ok inbetween you may stop the treatment during healthy period....
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Suffering From Dandruff, Scalp Psoriasis. Using Nizral Shampoo. Will Zeethromax Medication Cure It?

Hi, psoriasis is autoimmune skin disease with genetic base. It is a chronic recalcitrant disease. It is a controlable disease. As your dermatologist diagnosed , coal tar containing shampoo daily, neotraxate tab, 15 mg weekly, steroid with salicyclic acid lotion daily at night will improve the disease. Avoid worries, stress.. Take proper sleep. Be positive. .. You will be benefited. Psoriasis is relapsing disease. Gradually the severity and disease period will be reduced. And the healthy period between the attack will be increased. ... Ok inbetween you may stop the treatment during healthy period....