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Suggest Treatment For Psoriasis Patches On Body
my 6 & half yr old daughter is having psoriasis patches on knees,elbows,scalp,neck,etc...she is suffering since last 9-10 mnths..on & off it flairs up & then settles..we used salibet med..the 1st time we used it ..it worked wonders but now we see no improvement..rather the patches r spreading..pls advise...thank u
Thu, 12 Oct 2017
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Psoriasis is a longterm disease.It can be treated with topical steroids but it can recurr.
Other treatment option is PUVA therapy also known as photochemotherapy in which an oinment is applied to skin which make it sensitive to UV light.After that phototherapy is given by exposing affected part of skin with psoriasis.
This treatment can be done at psoriasis/dermatologist clinc or at home with Phototherapy unit.
I would advise to start this treatment after discussion with your dermatologist.
This treatment along with topical steroids and vitamin D is of enormous benifits.
For more resistant disease other options like immunesuppresive drugs e.g methotrexate can be started by your dermatologist
Thank you for using healthcare magic.Good luck!
Psoriasis is a longterm disease.It can be treated with topical steroids but it can recurr.
Other treatment option is PUVA therapy also known as photochemotherapy in which an oinment is applied to skin which make it sensitive to UV light.After that phototherapy is given by exposing affected part of skin with psoriasis.
This treatment can be done at psoriasis/dermatologist clinc or at home with Phototherapy unit.
I would advise to start this treatment after discussion with your dermatologist.
This treatment along with topical steroids and vitamin D is of enormous benifits.
For more resistant disease other options like immunesuppresive drugs e.g methotrexate can be started by your dermatologist
Thank you for using healthcare magic.Good luck!
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