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AN OLD spot done ages agoI have been a Psoriasis patient for over 15 years now and have tried several types of treatments including taking Steroids orally, PUVA therapy, application of salysalic acids in the affected area and Tar shampoos and cream on the scalp. The condition changes very rarely and if at all it does its only for the worse. Can anyone suggest any kind of treatment that will help, preferably non steroidal solutions?
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Dr. James L. Campbell Jr., MD, MS discusses Psoriasis Treatment Topical Therapy. See more at http://www.dermnet.com PLEASE RATE AND COMMENT!!!
Topical therapy is appropriate for patients with limited skin involvement and in combination with other modalities. Topical preparations include shampoos, foams, solutions, creams, ointments and sprays. Patients must be provided with an adequate amount of the preparation to treat the involved areas for the amount of time directed.
Several active ingredients have been compounded into these various preparations. Coal tar containing products are effective, but somewhat messy to use and irritating to the skin. Odor is also an issue. Anthralin containing preparations are also effective, but staining of skin and clothing limits compliance.
Dovonex is calcipotriene is a vitamin D3 analogue preparation which can be applied once or twice daily as tolerated in amounts up to 100 g/week. It is important to confine medication to the plaques so as to minimize local irritation and erythema.
Tazorac is tazarotene, a synthetic retinoid, in gel or cream once or twice daily is effective. Again confining application to the plaques minimizes local irritation of the surrounding skin.
Topical corticosteroids in Groups 1 through 5 have been mainstays of psoriasis treatment for several decades. Their direct anti-inflammatory effect treats psoriasis. There is risk of skin atrophy with long-term use. It is important to limit duration of use, quantity and potency of topical steroids in the long-term management of psoriasis. For this reason, topical steroids are often combined with other topical agents such as tazarotene and calcipotriene which do not risk skin atrophy. The topical steroid reduces the irritation from these agents as well.
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Psoriasis is an itchy, red condition of the skin. The most common is scalp psoriasis. Psoriasis causes can be many, but traditional psoriasis treatment rarely is effective. Successful psoriasis treatment revolves around a psoriasis diet and natural supplements. The other forms of psoriasis are guttate, inverse, plaque and erythrodermic.
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My finger nails are getting deshaped and detached from the nail beds, there is a powder formation underneath the nails, there is also a white scales formation on one of my thighs.This has been diagnosed as a type of psoriasis. Is there a treatment which is certain and free of side effects?
No, at this time there is no cure, or treatment that is free of side effects.
If you are looking for something like an aveno oatmeal bath for some help with the dryness, that may help, but there isn’t anything that is curative at this point.
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I won’t be able to see my dermatologist until January, and my psoriasis is spreading. My cream has run out. I’m using T-Gel shampoo for my scalp. I don’t have anything for the psoriasis on my skin though. What is a good over the counter treatment that can keep it under control until January?
I’ve had psoriasis for a couple of years.
I used a topical medication from my dermatologist, but that ran out and she said she has to see me before I get another one prescribed.
HI Sylvie
Here are some ideas on how to heal the issue.
Cause
Psoriasis is metabolic in nature and can be triggered by environmental or stressful conditions, poor diet, flu-like conditions, the administration of penicillin, and nutritional deficiencies. Patients with psoriasis are also a higher risk of rheumatoid diseases.
Psoriasis can be caused by food allergies, essential fatty acid deficiencies, low digestive enzyme and hydrochloric acid levels, vitamin B complex deficiencies, emotional stress, illness, drugs (such as beta-blockers, lithium, and chloroquine), poison ivy or oak, skin damage, and several infections, bacterial or viral in origin.
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Natural Cures
Aromatherapy: The following essential oils are recommended: bergamot (to help heal skin plaques), lavender (to reduce excessive itching), melissa (for irritated skin), jasmine (for dry sensitive skin), geranium (for dry irritating skin), and sandalwood mysore (for dehydrated, inflamed, and sensitive skin).
Diet: Screen for and eliminate all foods to which you are allergic or sensitive. Eat a varied diet of organic, whole foods, rotating foods as much as possible. Eliminate wheat and wheat products for 1-3 months. Consume seafood high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as wild salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, and each day, on a rotating basis, take one tablespoon of olive or flaxseed oil, and be sure to drink plenty of pure, filtered water. Organic beef, venison, poultry, garlic, onions, parsley, organic plain yogurt, and sauerkraut are also recommended.
Flower Essences: Rescue Remedy Cream® applied topically can soothe symptoms.
Herbs: Combine equal parts of burdock, sarsaparilla, and cleavers tinctures and take one teaspoon three times a day. Silymarin (milk thistle) is also helpful for psoriasis due to its positive effects on liver function.
Homeopathy: Useful homeopathic remedies include Psorinum, Sulfur, Graphites, Cuprum met., and Arsen alb.
Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.
*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment. Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers clear instructions and recommendations.
Juice Therapy: The following juice combinations can be helpful: apple and carrot; beet, cucumber, and grape; and beet, carrot, burdock, yellowdock and garlic.
Lifestyle: Mild cases of psoriasis may be helped by daily exposure to sunlight. Frequent exercise is also recommended.
Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can be helpful: evening primrose oil, omega-3 essential fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin B Complex, vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, folic acid, lecithin, zinc, and a multimineral supplement. Taking hydrochloric acid (HCL) with each meal can also be of use.
In Europe fumaric acid treatment in the form of fumaric acid tablets, ointment, lotion, and scalp lotions is widely used to reverse symptoms of psoriasis
Topical Treatment: Apply seawater to the affected skin several times daily. Linseed or avocado oil, aloe vera gel, and/or capsaicin cream applied topically can reduce the scaling, thickness, redness, and itching.
Best of health to you
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease. There are several types of psoriasis. The most common is plaque psoriasis and appears as elevated red rashes with silvery white scales.
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Dr. James L. Campbell Jr., MD, MS discusses Psoriasis Treatment Systemic Therapy. See more at http://www.dermnet.com PLEASE RATE AND COMMENT!!!
Patients with psoriasis involving more than 20% of the body surface or who are very uncomfortable should consider systemic therapy. Systemic therapy is complicated and best managed by a dermatologist. A rotational approach to therapy minimizes long-term toxic effects from any one therapy and allows effective long-term management.
Methotrexate is effective in unstable erythrodermic, generalized pustular psoriasis and extensive chronic plaque disease. It is effective for psoriatic arthritis and can be given orally, intramuscularly or subcutaneously in doses of 12.5 to 22.5 mg weekly. Close follow-up is needed; monitor complete blood cell count, liver function, and liver biopsy should be performed periodically. Beware of potentially life-threatening drug interactions with salicylates, many non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole, penicillins, and others. Side effects include nausea, anorexia, fatigue, oral ulcerations, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia, hepatic fibrosis or cirrhosis. Use caution in the elderly or patients with renal insufficiency.
Cyclosporine is best used for severe inflammatory psoriasis and better yet for acute control only. The typical dose is 2.5 to 5.0 mg/kg/day. Once control is achieved, the dose is slowly tapered. Close monitoring of blood pressure is needed, as well as complete blood count, creatinine, magnesium and cholesterol/triglyceride levels. Decrease dose if creatinine increases by 30% from baseline and beware of potentially life-threatening drug interactions. Side effects include hypertension and cumulative renal toxicity.
Acitretin, brand name Soriatane, is highly effective for generalized pustular and erythrodermic psoriasis, and moderately effective for palmoplantar psoriasis. An oral retinoid, acitretin is useful in combination with psoralen plus ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B. Start at 10 to 25 mg/day as a single dose.
Side effects are similar to those of isotretinoin and include teratogenicity, dry skin, sticky skin, myalgias, arthralgias, pseudotumor cerebri, depression, hair loss, hepatitis, pancreatitis, increased cholesterol/triglycerides.
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