2006-07-31 01:03:43 · 4 answers · asked by vinkyk 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Can be treated.Treatment focuses on control of symptoms and prevention of secondary infection. Severe cases involving large areas of the body, may require intensive treatment.
Treatment includes pain killers, sedatives, intravenous fluids and antibiotics. Medicated shampoos or lotions that contain coal tar, cortisone or other corticosteroids, lubricants, antifungal medications, phenol, antibiotics, sodium chloride and other ingredients may be prescribed.
Other treatments include moderate exposure to sunlight or phototherapy. The skin may be sensitised to light by the application of coal tar ointment or by taking oral psoralens (a medication that causes the skin to become sensitive to light). The person is then exposed to ultraviolet light. Sunburn should be avoided as it can worsen the condition.
Maintaining general good health can help reduce the risk of flareups. Adequate rest and exercise, a well balanced diet and treatment of infections can help in making the treatment effective. It is recommended that general skin hygiene should be maintained by taking daily baths. Oatmeal baths may be soothing and may help to loosen the scales.
2006-07-31 18:45:43 · answer #1 · answered by Ash S 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Can be treated to reduce the pain, but so far hasn't been any cure yet. Don't know why the skin keep reproducing itself and thickening the surface.
2006-07-31 08:07:17 · answer #2 · answered by Titan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No cure but there are treatments. Topical therapy such as Emollients, steroid creams etc...Phototherapy and Internal Medications.
2006-07-31 08:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by d_magical_s_sweetness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it can be treated... just go to the doctor.
2006-07-31 08:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by VBACCESSpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋