Suggest Treatment For Psoriasis

Posted on Fri, 27 May 2016

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Question : Is there any cure for psoriasis? I have been affected since almost 10 years. There is relief for some time but it reappears. I used to get it only on the un exposed parts of my body. But since one year it is apearing on the exposed parts too and

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Psoriasis can only be controlled complete cure takes more research

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder hence cannot be completely cured.
It can only be controlled.
If body area involvement is less than 20% we advise creams like protar or steroids.
For more than 20 % body involvement tablets are advised.
Tablet Methotrexate twice a week for 6 months works well.
You would require a prescription from a doctor for methotrexate.
Please meet a doctor and discuss.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar