Hi,
As you said, you suffer from
psoriasis. It is a chronic and relapsing skin disease. I can understand your anxiety for your disease. But,you have to keep patience. You might get relief slowly. And due to some factors it might relapse...Remember it is a controllable disease.You consult nearby
dermatologist for firm diagnosis and perfect treatment.
I would like to suggest few things as follow....
- acitretin 25 mg daily
- methotraxate 15 mg weekly in three devided doses of 5 mg 12 hourly.
- Blood tests ..routine & LFT may be done at regular intervals
- Steroid with
salicylic acid oint may be applied twice a day on the psoriatic lesions...on trunk and extremities
- But, please avoid the use of betnovate on psoriatic lesions on foreskin and
soft tissue areas..as it is a moderately strong steroid. You may apply mild steroid cream like
mometasone.
- Soap bath should be avoided.
- All precautions may be taken to avoid dryness of skin. Winter might worsen due to dry weather. So, take care.
After few months,you may be alright. But, maintenance therapy may be continued. And if there is relapse, you may restart the treatment.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD