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How Should Scalp And Joint Psoriasis Be Treated?

sir am suffering with scalp psyorisis and joint psyorisis last from 10 yrs my age is 22..if am wrking hard in gym then my psyrisis wnt cme if i stopd wrkout then its suuddnly affecting me..my doctor only prescribd saltopic m and salsia kt sampo for scalp...can giv me sme suggestion?
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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Hi,

You said you suffer from psoriasis. It is on scalp and there is involvement of joints also...i.e. psoriatic arthritis.

I think methotraxate in low dose..15 mg weekly in three devided doses of 5 mg. would be of great help for psoriatic arthritis.

Lotion of steroid with salicylic acid may be applied on the scalp daily at night. And cleanse the scalp with tar containing shampoo.

Have patience. You may be benefitted after few months.

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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How Should Scalp And Joint Psoriasis Be Treated?

Hi, You said you suffer from psoriasis. It is on scalp and there is involvement of joints also...i.e. psoriatic arthritis. I think methotraxate in low dose..15 mg weekly in three devided doses of 5 mg. would be of great help for psoriatic arthritis. Lotion of steroid with salicylic acid may be applied on the scalp daily at night. And cleanse the scalp with tar containing shampoo. Have patience. You may be benefitted after few months. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD