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How Can Psoriasis On The Scalp Be Treated?

hi i am 24 mesuring 1 meter 78 centimeter weighting 180 pound i was wondering: i had psoriasis for 5 years now it started on the scalp than the elbows forearm at the first 3 year it was paque psoriasis than it grew to my knees legs belly torso butt feet hand in like 2 years and it is getting really worses day by day, wondering ive tried steroid cream, it help for short term than used emollient and hydratant creal still ussing those help for the itchiness but day by day it is getting a lot worse and my dermatologist recomanded phototherapy but i live in a town i cannot do that and it is 3 days a week for 3 month why cant i have pills or injection shoud i go see another dermatologist or it is going to be the same result please help me ive exhausted all the ideas!
Wed, 3 Jan 2018
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
Psoriasis is a chronic condition.You may face such deteriorating episodes when you are taking treatment.Cause may be any environmental stimulus or mental stress.
Phototherapy would be best for severe plaque psoriasis.But it needs to be first assured whether you have been appropriately and adequately treated with medications.Have you been on regular follow up with your consulting doctor since 3 years for psoriasis?
You need treatment with drugs like methotreate or cyclosporine to be taken under prescription till this acute episode gets over.Topical high concentration steroid ointment with salicylic acid can be used.
Moisturise your affected skin well with vaseline or aloe vera gel 3-4 times a day.
Increase intake of fruits,vegetables and fish,fla seeds,walnuts containing essential fatty acids.
Do regular physical activity for keeping body weight under control.yoga meditation will help in long turn to destress your mind.

Hope I answered your query.
Thank you and regards.
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How Can Psoriasis On The Scalp Be Treated?

Hello and welcome to HCM. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Psoriasis is a chronic condition.You may face such deteriorating episodes when you are taking treatment.Cause may be any environmental stimulus or mental stress. Phototherapy would be best for severe plaque psoriasis.But it needs to be first assured whether you have been appropriately and adequately treated with medications.Have you been on regular follow up with your consulting doctor since 3 years for psoriasis? You need treatment with drugs like methotreate or cyclosporine to be taken under prescription till this acute episode gets over.Topical high concentration steroid ointment with salicylic acid can be used. Moisturise your affected skin well with vaseline or aloe vera gel 3-4 times a day. Increase intake of fruits,vegetables and fish,fla seeds,walnuts containing essential fatty acids. Do regular physical activity for keeping body weight under control.yoga meditation will help in long turn to destress your mind. Hope I answered your query. Thank you and regards.