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How can psoriasis be permanently cured?
Question
I am a 32 years old male suffering from psoriasis on my knees, elbows, fingers, palms and it affects 20% of my body. I don’t take any oral medication. I do apply coal tar and salysilic acid ointment. It softens the skin only. I am getting into depression gradually with the progression of the disease. How can psoriasis be permanently cured? I don’t want it to spread it to other parts of my body. I do yoga regularly.
Expert Answer
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Prof (Dr) DM ThappaFeb 04, 2011
Associate Professor and Head,
Dermatology and STD Department, JIPMER,
Pondicherry
Dermatology and STD Department, JIPMER,
Pondicherry
You need to be considered for either phototherapy or systemic therapy or combination of both. Only topical therapy for psoriasis affecting more than 20% surface area may not be suffice. Your psoriasis surely can be controlled. Winter season do aggravate this.
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