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Does Ionax T Shampoo, Cephalexin And Halox Lotion Have Any Side Affects?

Hi' i have been diagnosed with Scalp Psoriasis. Doctor has advised me with Ionax T shampoo, Cephalexin Long Acting Tablets - 750 mg and Halox Lotion. Just wanted to check if these are good and they have any side effect ?
Moreover i have allergy to any hair oil. As soon as i apply any hair oil, i experience extreme itching and it hurts a lot. Please suggest.
Fri, 21 Nov 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

In my view you are on right treatment for scalp psoriasis and I would suggest that you stick to it.
Scalp psoriasis commonly presents as scaly itchy patches.
Treatment is based on coal tar+salicylic acid based shampoo like the one you have been recommended.
Since psoriasis is a steroid responsive condition therefore topical steroid lotions are usually effective and first choice in scalp psoriasis.
The lotion which you have been prescribed contain halobetasol propionate and is a good choice for scalp psoriasis.
Probably you also have some scalp infection and therefore you doctor has also prescribed you oral cephalexin to take car of the infection.
Hair oil is anyways not advisable for psoriasis; it has not beneficial role in psoriasis and it may favor secondary bacterial infection.
Follow up with your dermatologist every 2 weeks.

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Does Ionax T Shampoo, Cephalexin And Halox Lotion Have Any Side Affects?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic In my view you are on right treatment for scalp psoriasis and I would suggest that you stick to it. Scalp psoriasis commonly presents as scaly itchy patches. Treatment is based on coal tar+salicylic acid based shampoo like the one you have been recommended. Since psoriasis is a steroid responsive condition therefore topical steroid lotions are usually effective and first choice in scalp psoriasis. The lotion which you have been prescribed contain halobetasol propionate and is a good choice for scalp psoriasis. Probably you also have some scalp infection and therefore you doctor has also prescribed you oral cephalexin to take car of the infection. Hair oil is anyways not advisable for psoriasis; it has not beneficial role in psoriasis and it may favor secondary bacterial infection. Follow up with your dermatologist every 2 weeks. Regards