2006-07-01 09:37:26 · 15 answers · asked by prof_g_whizz 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
try Nizoral shampoo. See a dr if that doesn't work
2006-07-01 09:48:35 · answer #1 · answered by beth l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had psoriasis for 15 years now and no there is no cure but there are various treatments that can help calm it down, nothing will stop it permanently
The types of stuff a doctor (dermatologist not a general health doctor) range from creams, steroids creams, UV treatments, injections and tablets that stop the body producing new cells altho they all have bad side effects.
I used every cream available and none of them worked for me, I couldn't have the UV treatment as the sun actually makes mine worse so the only option left for me was tablets to stop my body making new cells, there is a high risk of kidney failure with these tho and they are not prescribed unless the psoriasis is very severe indeed.
2006-07-01 09:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by madamspud169 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is currently no cure for psoriasis. Treatments vary in their success from patient to patient so what works for one person will not help another person.
It is possible to try treatments though and find something which helps you to keep the condition under control. There are steroid treatments, coal tar treatments, coconut oil based and other natural treatments as well as injections.
You will be able to find out more here http://www.skincell.org/yabbse/index.php
2006-07-01 23:42:32 · answer #3 · answered by dashabout 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The NHS do a UV treatment for psoriasis, you basically have to go and stand in a big sunbed-type thing and get blasted with UV rays. It only takes two minutes or so at a time and is really effective. My partner had it quite badly over his legs, arms and feet and it cleared up completely. It has slowly come back but not to the extent it was and he is due to go for another course soon. ASK YOUR GP TO REFER YOU TO A DERMATOLOGIST.
2006-07-04 21:39:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psoriasis can be greatly helped by going on a diet to alkalise the body. Acids provoke it. definitely cut out tea,coffee, soft drinks, acidic fruit. Dried fruit and bananas are quick alkalisers. also take a Calcium/Magnesium supplement. Omega 3 fish oils reduce the inflammation.
2006-07-03 21:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by miss_meliss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is a cure.Dont self medicate.See a skin doctor,It might be something else.Some cancer start like a rash or look like psoriasis.
2006-07-01 09:40:46 · answer #6 · answered by arabianbarbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My psoriasis comes and goes by the amount of tomatoes I eat. If I refrain from eating tomatoes I am free from psortasis
2006-07-01 09:44:04 · answer #7 · answered by jim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treatment is focused on control of the symptoms and prevention of secondary infections. It varies with the extent and severity of the disorder. Severe or resistant cases may require intensive treatment.
Please see the webpages for more details on Psoriasis.
2006-07-01 23:43:50 · answer #8 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was pregnant my poriasis disapeared completely.The midwife said it had something to do with changing hormones.I realise a man could not be given female hormones,but it`s about time reseach was done into why this happens and if a synthesized drug could be found.
2006-07-01 23:31:38 · answer #9 · answered by AMANDA G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not heard of a cure.....but there is a cream(skin cylic) and a spray (skin zinc) .....had to purchase from states through the mail.....so far this is the only pruduct that has helped.
2006-07-01 09:53:45 · answer #10 · answered by sassie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no cure for it now, but there are different medications that one can take to help manage it. For further information, go to:
http://www.paalliance.org/what_is_psoriasis.htm
2006-07-01 09:54:57 · answer #11 · answered by Amy J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋