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Severe Psoriasis In Scalp, Joint Area Followed By Itching. Which Type Of Treatment To Follow?

I have severe scalp psoriasis and also having it in joints area.. in joints its read color.
i have got scaling too. i have got ayurvedic treatments for 3 years and homeopathy for a year now,
I also have itching in scalp as well as in joints like elbow.
In legs its worst.
I have heard that allopathic steroids make it worst.

Should i go for allopathy or continue with ayurveda as i have got result from that...
Wed, 28 Aug 2013
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello,Thanks for writing here.Psoriasis is a disease with frequent relapses.Oral steroids aggrevate the condition and not locally applied.You need to take methotrexate,topical steroid and other treatment.It will be better to consult a dermatologist and start treatment accordingly.Take care.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Munaza Kulsum's  Response
the course of the disease contain remissions and recurrences..i advice you for allopathic treatment because there are newer effective drugs available..for scalp psorisis i suggest you use topical steroid propynate nf lotion..use salicyla-kt shampoo weekly..for patches in the joint areas use momitasone and cotrimozole combination ointment..keep yourself stress free cause stress can progress the disease.
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Severe Psoriasis In Scalp, Joint Area Followed By Itching. Which Type Of Treatment To Follow?

Hello,Thanks for writing here.Psoriasis is a disease with frequent relapses.Oral steroids aggrevate the condition and not locally applied.You need to take methotrexate,topical steroid and other treatment.It will be better to consult a dermatologist and start treatment accordingly.Take care.