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Suffering From Scalp Psoriasis From 9 Months

i have got very bad scalp psoriasis ive had this for about 9 months ive had all different kinds of steriods from my gp but nothing has worked the psoriasis is not raised it is flat to my scalp at bed time the crown of my head throbs im on everell patches for the menopause and my hair has gone very thin although it is sprouting new grey hairs every couple of weeks
Sun, 10 Jul 2011
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Hi! Kelly,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum,

Treatment of psoriasis depends upon your age and extent of psoriasis.Apart from topical steroids other options are -oral methotrexate and phototherapy.
Before giving methotrexate one needs to go for certain investigations and being a female one also needs to understand some precautions.
Cyclosporins and mycophenolatemofetil are other options.

In phototherapy the latest and best is Narrow band UVB .Earlier to this there was UVA therapy.these phototherapy are available in form of combs for easy delivery of light.

There are Eximer lasers also available for limited psoriasis in resistant cases.

So,I would advise you to consult a dermatologist ,who can guide you to a good treatment.
Avoidance of alcohol,stress ,beta blocker drugs & anti inflammatory drugs are also very important in controlling the disease.

I hope this answers your query,if you have any further questions ,please write back to us.

regards,
Dr.Bharat chawda.





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Suffering From Scalp Psoriasis From 9 Months

Hi! Kelly, Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum, Treatment of psoriasis depends upon your age and extent of psoriasis.Apart from topical steroids other options are -oral methotrexate and phototherapy. Before giving methotrexate one needs to go for certain investigations and being a female one also needs to understand some precautions. Cyclosporins and mycophenolatemofetil are other options. In phototherapy the latest and best is Narrow band UVB .Earlier to this there was UVA therapy.these phototherapy are available in form of combs for easy delivery of light. There are Eximer lasers also available for limited psoriasis in resistant cases. So,I would advise you to consult a dermatologist ,who can guide you to a good treatment. Avoidance of alcohol,stress ,beta blocker drugs & anti inflammatory drugs are also very important in controlling the disease. I hope this answers your query,if you have any further questions ,please write back to us. regards, Dr.Bharat chawda.