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Suggest Treatment For Skin Discoloration When Diagnosed With Morphea
Hello Sir, My child is 5 years old and for the past 1 year ,she is suffering from morphea. Most of the joints were the skin is blacked.For the past few months there were no indications of new effected areas. We r consulting Dermatology doctor every month.Could u please let us know will this be cured completely. Pls let us know what medicines or ointment we need to use to clear the black oval spots
Mon, 15 Apr 2019
Hello,
Treatment depends on the severity and type of morphea. Some treatment options include:
Phototherapy, which is a form of light therapy that uses artificial ultraviolet light.
Calcipotriene (Dovonex), which is a type of vitamin D cream. There are several other precautions a person can take to reduce the time it takes morphea to heal. These include:
Applying high factor sunscreen before going outside. Avoiding long, hot showers, applying moisturizer immediately after bathing, using only natural, non-fragranced products, adding moisture to the air at home by using a humidifier during winter, exercising regularly, which can improve blood circulation.
In some cases, doctors may prescribe oral medications, such as methotrexate or high-dose steroids.
When lesions threaten joint mobility or disfigurement, doctors may suggest more aggressive treatment, such as:
corticosteroids, methotrexate, physical therapy. You should seek medical advice to ensure they get appropriate treatment and recommendations on how to manage the condition.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
Treatment depends on the severity and type of morphea. Some treatment options include:
Phototherapy, which is a form of light therapy that uses artificial ultraviolet light.
Calcipotriene (Dovonex), which is a type of vitamin D cream. There are several other precautions a person can take to reduce the time it takes morphea to heal. These include:
Applying high factor sunscreen before going outside. Avoiding long, hot showers, applying moisturizer immediately after bathing, using only natural, non-fragranced products, adding moisture to the air at home by using a humidifier during winter, exercising regularly, which can improve blood circulation.
In some cases, doctors may prescribe oral medications, such as methotrexate or high-dose steroids.
When lesions threaten joint mobility or disfigurement, doctors may suggest more aggressive treatment, such as:
corticosteroids, methotrexate, physical therapy. You should seek medical advice to ensure they get appropriate treatment and recommendations on how to manage the condition.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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