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Suggest Treatment Red Psoriasis

How do I get rid of the random red psoriasis spots all over my body? I had them a few years ago & then I got pregnant so I quit smoking & drinking. A few months ago I started smoking the occasional cigarette and they started popping up again. Since I realized this is whats causing it I've stopped but I dont know how to get rid of the spots.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Psoriasis vulgaris is an autoimmune skin disease of unknown etiology. It is a chronic and relapsing disease. Smoking can precipitate or exacerbate the disease. Kindly you stop smoking permenantly. You consult dermatologist for further treatment.

I would suggest..

- acitretin
- methotrexate
- antihistaminics
- topical calcipotriol
- topical steroid

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Suggest Treatment Red Psoriasis

Hi, Psoriasis vulgaris is an autoimmune skin disease of unknown etiology. It is a chronic and relapsing disease. Smoking can precipitate or exacerbate the disease. Kindly you stop smoking permenantly. You consult dermatologist for further treatment. I would suggest.. - acitretin - methotrexate - antihistaminics - topical calcipotriol - topical steroid I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD