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Psoriasis, Redness, Itching, Dryness, Memory Loss

hi I have psoriasis/excema. It has on 3 parts of my body for two years. It has come and gone many times over my life time (55 years old). It comes and goes on the soles of my feet, stomach and abdomen areas. About 20 years ago, I suffered 3rd degree burns on my left arm and shoulder. The most recent psoriasis breakout has found a home there. The crack in my but is also affected. symptoms are redness, sever itchiness, dryness. Scratching the itch breaks the dry white skin and bleeds . There is an unusual pleasure in scratching. A rush like feeling. I also have short term memory loss , heart disease, epilepsy , hypothyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome and many other maladies to numerous to mention. My blood pressure is normal, my cholesterol is 100 bad cholesterol, 60 good cholesterol, my resting heart rate ranged from 68 - 72. My height is 5 9 . My weight is 155.
Sun, 1 Sep 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
Psoriasis is treatable condition.
A visit to dermatologist will allow proper assessment of severity of psoriasis and prescription medicines.You can take tab.cetirizine once a day for itching.
Also you can apply good quality moisturizer twice/thrice a day for decreasing the white scaling.
Hope this helps.
I will be available for any further clarification you need.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology
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Psoriasis, Redness, Itching, Dryness, Memory Loss

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Psoriasis is treatable condition. A visit to dermatologist will allow proper assessment of severity of psoriasis and prescription medicines.You can take tab.cetirizine once a day for itching. Also you can apply good quality moisturizer twice/thrice a day for decreasing the white scaling. Hope this helps. I will be available for any further clarification you need. Regards DrSudarshan MD Dermatology