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Suggest Treatment For Psoriasis On Forehead And Scalp
Hi, this is venkat from bangalore. I am having psoriasis on forehead and sclap. I am using a ontiment, but when i use the ontiment, the color of the skin changes to white and patch appear. If i stop the ontiment, again red color patches are appearing.
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
Hello dear,
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
For psoriasis, various topical and oral drugs are available depending on the body surface area involved.
For limited , you may use moderate to strong potency steroidal lotion over the affected scalp till the resolution of lesions.
Additionally for scalp wash, coal tar preparations with ketoconazole are advisble.
In extensive, consideration is given to start tab methotrexate.
You may discuss my opinion with your dermatologist.
Stay healthy
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
For psoriasis, various topical and oral drugs are available depending on the body surface area involved.
For limited , you may use moderate to strong potency steroidal lotion over the affected scalp till the resolution of lesions.
Additionally for scalp wash, coal tar preparations with ketoconazole are advisble.
In extensive, consideration is given to start tab methotrexate.
You may discuss my opinion with your dermatologist.
Stay healthy
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