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Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes excessively dry skin. Several different kinds of doctors are capable of treating psoriasis, including dermatologists, family care physicians, and internal medicine physicians.
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∙ 7y agoA dermatologist is the one who best treats psoriasis. However not all dermatologists treat it. Some dermatologists are more into beauty treatments than psoriasis. Ask questions.
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What are the types of Psoriasis?
Psoriasis,which is a skin disease, is categorized into five groups: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic. A doctor can do this type of diagnoses.
What are the different types of psoriasis?
Psoriasis,which is a skin disease, is categorized into five groups: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic. A doctor can do this type of diagnoses.
What diet should a person having Psoriasis take?
There are several diet treatments available for people with psoriasis. For a specific treatment plan, talk to your doctor or medical provider for the best plan according to your body type.
How is moderate psoriasis treated?
ultraviolet light B (UVB) is used to control psoriasis that covers many areas of the body or that has not responded to topical preparations.
Is there a doctor that specializes in psoriasis?
A dermatologist is the doctor that you would need to see for any diagnosis of psoriasis. Usually, the doctor will prescribe some sort of a prescription ointment to help relieve some of the symptoms you are experiencing.
If father is having psoriasis can his son get it?
Psoriasis is hereditary. Therefore, there is a possibility that the child would have it if his/her parents have a history of it. Since psoriasis is rare, we cannot determine if a skin disorder is a psoriasis type or not. Precisely, some skin disorders are psoriasis-like diseases but are known as dermatoses after the biopsy. Back to psoriasis, biopsy and lifestyle information is needed to determine the type of disease.
Is there a cure to psoriasis and if so what are they or what are the treatments for it?
Sorry but there is no cure for psoriasis, but there are treatments that can help it. Steroid creams are available and can be used on most external areas. Consult your doctor for treatment.
What is the relationship between hypothyroidism and psoriasis?
First off, i´m not a doctor but i can tell you from experience that once I started treating my type 2 hypothyroidism (something many doctors think does not exist), my severe psoriasis basically has gone away. I had patches on my feet, knees, wrists and head. It´s all just about gone. So if you have psoriasis you may want to have a rigorous test of your thyroid hormones.
What does it mean if you have bumps on your hands?
There are several things that this could be. They could be warts, insect bites, eczema, psoriasis, or be caused by a virus (usually a type of herpes) or scabies. If they are troublesome, I would recommend going to a doctor.
Can psoriasis be a sign of pregnancy?
This is a difficult question. If you are prone to psoriasis outbreaks, then yes, it's possible. People with psoriasis already know that SOME outbreaks are cause by hormone changes or stress. It's doubtful you are pregnant if you have a psoriasis outbreak. If you think you may pregnant then buy a testing kit from the drug drug store and if it's positive then please see your doctor.
Is Nizoral shampoo good for scalp psoriasis?
maybe in some cases but i highly recommend you ask your doctor before using it
Best treatment for psoriasis?
Treatment of psoriasis is always individualized for a particular person. Work with your doctor and start with the mildest treatment_one that's easy to adhere to and that you will follow religiously. Keep adjusting the treatment until you see positive results.
