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Suggest Treatment For Psoriatic Patch On Calves
i have a soariatic patch on my calve. This patch has increase over a period of 6-8 months. I have started getting similar patches but small on both my elbows, 2 on my scalp and i recently observed 1 on my naval and 1 near on the left side of my groin. pls help. it is causing a concern.
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,
As you said you have psoriasis vulgaris. It is an autoimmune,relapsing,chronic and recalcitrant skin disease of unknown etiology. However,there may be hereditary factor. Dryness of skin worsen the disease. You have mild psoriasis,as it is on calves of the leg. There may be itchy scaly plaques on the legs.
Avoid anxiety and worries. Do not apply soap on the affected parts. And take regular treatment for long time under observation of dermatologist. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and proper treatment.
Tab methotraxate 15 weekly in devided doses of 5 mg twelve hourly may be takem for few months or till good result.
Take antihistaminics to relieve itching like hydroxyzine HCL 25 mg at night daily.
Apply combined oint of steroid and salicylic acid..like dipsalic oint.
And continue other medicines which you take.
Have patience for the good result. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
As you said you have psoriasis vulgaris. It is an autoimmune,relapsing,chronic and recalcitrant skin disease of unknown etiology. However,there may be hereditary factor. Dryness of skin worsen the disease. You have mild psoriasis,as it is on calves of the leg. There may be itchy scaly plaques on the legs.
Avoid anxiety and worries. Do not apply soap on the affected parts. And take regular treatment for long time under observation of dermatologist. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and proper treatment.
Tab methotraxate 15 weekly in devided doses of 5 mg twelve hourly may be takem for few months or till good result.
Take antihistaminics to relieve itching like hydroxyzine HCL 25 mg at night daily.
Apply combined oint of steroid and salicylic acid..like dipsalic oint.
And continue other medicines which you take.
Have patience for the good result. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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