Mu mother is suffering from psoriasis from the past couple years but this time for the first time her wounds have developed pus and her feet have swollen and they are terribly painful since the past couple days she has been soaking them in epsom salt and i've been applying turmeric as a home remedy since doctors aren't available at this time. She took a dose of megamentin 625. Can you give me some suggestions on what can I do?
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You can do the following to ease the symptoms of psoriasis 1. Prevent dry skin use a humidifier to keep the air in your home or office moist. This can help prevent dry skin before it starts. Sensitive skin moisturizers are also great at keeping your skin supple and preventing plaques from forming. 2. Avoid fragrances most soaps and perfumes have dyes and other chemicals in them that may irritate your skin. They can make you smell great, but they also can inflame psoriasis. 3. Eat healthfully diet may play a role in managing psoriasis. Eliminating red meat and fatty snacks may help reduce flare-ups triggered by such foods. Cold water fish, seeds, nuts, and omega-3 fatty acids are known for their ability to reduce inflammation. 4. Soak your body hot water may be an irritant for your skin. However, a lukewarm bath can soothe the itching and infiltrate scales and plaques. Moisturize immediately after your bath for double benefits. 5. Reduce stress any chronic condition like psoriasis can be a source of stress. This can often turn into a vicious cycle because stress itself can worsen psoriasis symptoms. In addition to reducing stress whenever possible, consider incorporating stress-reducing practices such as yoga and meditation. 6. Avoid alcohol alcohol is a trigger for many people who have psoriasis. 7. Stop smoking avoid tobacco it can make your symptoms more severe. For this homeopathic treatment is very effective for more details you can consult me.
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Hello hope you are doing safe 1) from your brief history, I understand that your mother is suffering from localised pustular psoriasis, which is a variant of psoriasis itself and not a new entity. However the approach to treatment would be different from the normal. 2) kindly be adviced to send a photo of both the feet to rate the severity, the thickness of the plaque, the presence of secondary bacterial infection, tissue inflammation, and extend to decide on the specific treatment. 3) the usual modalities if treatment include - topicals like coal tar + salicylic acid, steroid ointments, liberal use if emulsifiers like soft white paraffin, emollients, anti bacterial creams, urea, lactic acid for the fissures - course of oral antibiotics to treat the secondary bacterial infection and reduce inflammation - phototherapy or light therapy twice in a week or as tolerated - oral acetritin to treat the inflammation - anti-inflammatory medications like paracetamol. - antihistamines like cetrizine / atarax to prevent itching - non soap cleansers - omega 3 capsules 4) kindly also do the following investigations to know the prognosis of the treatment - cbc and hb levels - vit d and calcium - electrolytes - rbs - blood pressure - thyroid profile - lipid profile - liver function test any deficiency should be treated accordingly 5) also follow some general measures like - avoid soaps and harsh chemicals - avoid all metal contact like jewellery - use moisturizer soon after bath to seal in the moisture - avoid too much exposure to water - avoid too hot baths. - avoid scrubbing or peeling off the skin - avoid smoking and alcohol - have food rich in vit d, zinc, folic acid, calcium and omega 3 fatty acids. Hope your query is cleared thank you take care.
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Don't worry...... specific Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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