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What is the best treatment for psoriasis?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am suffering from psoriasis. At the age of 10, I was affected by psoriasis on my knees and elbows. It was treated with Diprovate and cod liver oil, and it cleared up.

Please suggest treatment.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I saw your photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are having psoriasis and I would like to tell you about your disease. Psoriasis is a relapsing condition and usually exacerbates in winters. It will not spread to other people by touching. It will not affect your internal organs. It is treatable but not curable. It will get cleared but can reappear. Nothing to worry about it. As it is in limited area only application of topical steroids will suffice but if there is more body involvement then we will start oral medicines. Presently, I am prescribing your treatment and you can review in 20 days.

I hope this has helped you.

Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

The Probable causes

The probable cause is papulosquamous inflammatory disorder.

Investigations to be done

Investigations to be done include liver function test and complete blood count.

Probable diagnosis

The probable diagnosis is chronic plaque psoriasis.

Treatment plan

Treatment plan involves use of Topisal 6 % (Clobetasol propionate) ointment for local application in evening, a tablet of Levocetirizine 5 mg in the evening. Use coconut oil for local application in evening and morning.

Preventive measures

Preventive measures includes the use of oil or moisturizer and keeping the skin supple.

Regarding follow up

Review after 20 days.

Answered byDr. Aditi Dhanta

Medically reviewed byDr. Vinodhini J.

Published At May 24, 2020
Reviewed AtFebruary 5, 2025

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