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What Is The Treatment Of Psoriasis On Scalp And Body ?
Hi this is Rajendra. im suffering with psoriasis on the scalp and body.
I am using now Propysalic Nf Ointment. please suggest me this ointment will cure my problem or not.
Also can i apply this cream on the scalp or not.
Im waiting for your reply.. because im facing so much itching.
I am using now Propysalic Nf Ointment. please suggest me this ointment will cure my problem or not.
Also can i apply this cream on the scalp or not.
Im waiting for your reply.. because im facing so much itching.
Fri, 9 May 2014
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
Psoriasis is a chronic immune mediated disease characterized by scaly erythematous plaques over the extensors like scalp, elbows, knees, lower back etc.
Treatment options for plaque psoriasis are:
-Topical steroids+salicylic acid ointments
-Topical Vitamin D analogues(calcipotriol, calcitriol)
-Topical coal tar+salicylic acid ointment
Propysalic ointment contains clobetasol propionate+salicylic acid and is a good choice for localized plaque psoriasis. While you can use this ointment, twice daily for the psoriatic plaques on your body but for scalp psoriasis, it is preferable to use a lotion formulation because ointment would be messy to be used on the scalp.
Besides you could also use a coal tar + salicylic acid based shampoo for scalp psoriasis.
regards
Psoriasis is a chronic immune mediated disease characterized by scaly erythematous plaques over the extensors like scalp, elbows, knees, lower back etc.
Treatment options for plaque psoriasis are:
-Topical steroids+salicylic acid ointments
-Topical Vitamin D analogues(calcipotriol, calcitriol)
-Topical coal tar+salicylic acid ointment
Propysalic ointment contains clobetasol propionate+salicylic acid and is a good choice for localized plaque psoriasis. While you can use this ointment, twice daily for the psoriatic plaques on your body but for scalp psoriasis, it is preferable to use a lotion formulation because ointment would be messy to be used on the scalp.
Besides you could also use a coal tar + salicylic acid based shampoo for scalp psoriasis.
regards
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