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Suggest Treatment To Control Cortisol Level And Psoriasis

Hi,

since from 2004 am suffering from psoriasis. doctor suggested. me propysalic NF ointment.
recently i visited to general physician doctor, he told to take test for cortisol, in my blood cortisol level is 0.88
Dr told, due to topical steroid(propysalic NF). Please suggest me what to normalize cortisol in my body & to control psoriasis
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

If you are on long term steroids your body's cortisol production will go down. Please let me know if the cortisol values were taken at 8 am in the morning, as evening cortisols can be low.

If your cortisol levels are low your doctor will confirm it with cortisol stimulation tests (Insulin tolerance test). The treatment of decreased cortisol is taking regular steroid medication at a lower dose.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help

With warm regards,

Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
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Suggest Treatment To Control Cortisol Level And Psoriasis

Hi, If you are on long term steroids your body s cortisol production will go down. Please let me know if the cortisol values were taken at 8 am in the morning, as evening cortisols can be low. If your cortisol levels are low your doctor will confirm it with cortisol stimulation tests (Insulin tolerance test). The treatment of decreased cortisol is taking regular steroid medication at a lower dose. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help With warm regards, Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM) Consultant Endocrinologist.