Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a serious skin disease that results in thickening and scaling of the skin and if not treated properly, it stays for a long-term and causes much difficulty for the patient. Although the exact cause of the disease remains unknown, factors like environmental elements and genetic predisposition may be held responsible. Psoriasis also results in inflamed joints and nails. It reduces the patient’s quality of life as the dry flakes affect the appearance of the skin and it worsens with time. Psoriasis in an exposed area of the body may be a subject of much embarrassment for the patient, hence, Psoriasis needs to be treated as soon as possible.
It can be of following types-
- psoriasis vulgaris (common plaque type)
- guttate psoriasis (small, drop-like spots)
- inverse psoriasis (in the folds like of the underarms, navel, groin, and buttocks)
- pustular psoriasis (small pus-filled yellowish blisters)
- palmoplantar psoriasis (in palms and the soles).
- erythrodermic psoriasis (affects the entire skin surface)
- Scalp psoriasis
Psoriasis can be treated with topical remedies such as Vitamin D analogue creams, topical retinoids, calcipotriene, topical corticosteroids and topical immunomodulators. Oral medications, injections and infusions are also helpful. Some might also recommend light therapy and laser treatment for psoriasis. Laser treatment is quite effective in treating psoriasis with minimal side effects and it is also known to leave the skin replenished and smoother than before. Recently since few years Biologic injections are introduced in India which are a milestone in treating psoriasis. However, none of these methods of treatment should be taken up without consulting a qualified dermatologist.
The skin specialists at Dr. Kalra’s Skin Clinic diagnose the condition through deep analysis and then recommend a solution that not only suits the skin type of the patient but also prevents future recurrence. When you visit our clinic, our skin experts will ask you some basic questions about any current medication you are on, any recent surgeries you might have undergone and also about what you expect from the treatments. Only then will your treatment be started so that you are completely satisfied with it.
Dr Kashish Kalra is a member of IPC (International Psoriasis Council) and has been trained by mentors across the world for treating Psoriasis in a holistic way and is one of the best dermatologist for psoriasis in Delhi.
