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Suggest Medication For Psoriasis
what is medicine for external applications to suppress/ cure psoriasis?
age 39
height 6 ft
suffering from psoriasis since age of 14. it is on the scalp, elbow, knee and few spots on the back, thigh. currently I am using diprovate cream to suppress scalp.
age 39
height 6 ft
suffering from psoriasis since age of 14. it is on the scalp, elbow, knee and few spots on the back, thigh. currently I am using diprovate cream to suppress scalp.
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Topical calcipotriol ointment twice daily or topical tazoratene(Tazorac)0.05% gel once daily can be the other options.
If i am your family physician,would suggest combined therapy,based on the type and extent of lesions (like photo therapy+topical agents) which will be more effective in enhancing faster remission/clearance of lesions.I would advise you to discuss this with a dermatologist for above prescription if its appropriate for you.Hope i have answered your query.If any further questions,happy to answer you.Take care.
Topical calcipotriol ointment twice daily or topical tazoratene(Tazorac)0.05% gel once daily can be the other options.
If i am your family physician,would suggest combined therapy,based on the type and extent of lesions (like photo therapy+topical agents) which will be more effective in enhancing faster remission/clearance of lesions.I would advise you to discuss this with a dermatologist for above prescription if its appropriate for you.Hope i have answered your query.If any further questions,happy to answer you.Take care.
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