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Suggest Alternatives For Halotop S Lotion And Ionax-T Shampoo To Treat Psoriasis

Hi doctor, I m suffering from psoriasis from past 10years. The itchy spots on the scalp is unbearable. I ve been using halotop solution and ionax T shampoo last 2yrs & it was effective. but now I m not getting that solution in nearby medicals.Can you please help me? Or suggest with good medicine? Should I have any food control?
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Hello,

The halotop solution contains a combination of salicylic acid and a steroid called halobetasol. If this combination is not found in your local pharmacy, then ask for other combination of salicylic acid and another steroid (e.g. clobetasol).

Ionax T shampoo (solution) contains also a combination of salicylic acid and coal tar. You can ask for any other brand of this combination in your local drug store.

These are good medications to treat psoriasis.

With regards to diet, should remember that psoriasis is an inflammatory disease. So should avoid those foods that might induce or aggravate inflammation.

These include limiting alcohol, fatty foods, processed foods, fine carbs, dairy. Should eat more antioxidants like fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, etc. A gluten-free diet can also help. In other words, should observe which foods are making inflammation worse, they should avoid it. Should also lose extra weight.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Alternatives For Halotop S Lotion And Ionax-T Shampoo To Treat Psoriasis

Hello, The halotop solution contains a combination of salicylic acid and a steroid called halobetasol. If this combination is not found in your local pharmacy, then ask for other combination of salicylic acid and another steroid (e.g. clobetasol). Ionax T shampoo (solution) contains also a combination of salicylic acid and coal tar. You can ask for any other brand of this combination in your local drug store. These are good medications to treat psoriasis. With regards to diet, should remember that psoriasis is an inflammatory disease. So should avoid those foods that might induce or aggravate inflammation. These include limiting alcohol, fatty foods, processed foods, fine carbs, dairy. Should eat more antioxidants like fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, etc. A gluten-free diet can also help. In other words, should observe which foods are making inflammation worse, they should avoid it. Should also lose extra weight. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician