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Suggest Remedy For Psoriasis On Palm And Fingers

Hi Doctor I have been sufferring from Psoriasis on my palm, fingers and feet from last 10 yrs. I have tried several medicines but nothing helps me other than Topisal 6%. I have recently had a flare up which is bad. My figers are all scaly and itchy. I have been applying topisal 3% but its not working. Could you pls suggest what can do to get relief from the scales and itch. Thanks
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

Psoriasis affecting palms and soles is debilitating, hindering routine activities; it is responsible for significant social stigma as well. The psoriatic patches on palms, soles are dry/scaly and may develop painful fissures Or cracks
Systemic treatment with oral Methotrexate is an option for recalcitrant palmoplantar psoriasis.It is well tolerated and is given in weekly doses.
Methotrexate can be combined with topical treatment to hasten the resolution.
However, methotrexate requires monitoring for side effects by blood tests (hemogram, Liver Function tests)
I would suggest that you speak to your dermatologist for the needful

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Suggest Remedy For Psoriasis On Palm And Fingers

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic Psoriasis affecting palms and soles is debilitating, hindering routine activities; it is responsible for significant social stigma as well. The psoriatic patches on palms, soles are dry/scaly and may develop painful fissures Or cracks Systemic treatment with oral Methotrexate is an option for recalcitrant palmoplantar psoriasis.It is well tolerated and is given in weekly doses. Methotrexate can be combined with topical treatment to hasten the resolution. However, methotrexate requires monitoring for side effects by blood tests (hemogram, Liver Function tests) I would suggest that you speak to your dermatologist for the needful Regards