Questions and Answers
Questions and AnswersDate: 20 Sep 1998 10:38:16 -0400
3 PSORIASIS My doctor said that I have psorIasis on my nails. The prolem is that he said this to me 2 years ago and the psoriasis still there even if I treat it with: loprox, topilene, cyclocort, lamisil and an other pills but I can't remember the name (but it's very expensive!) After taking all this stuff, what can I do to treat my psoriasis? Thanks for your help, Answer by Steven Angel, MD, Resident in General Pathology I seem to recall calcipotriol(Vitamin D3) being topically effective for psoriasis. I cannot recall if it was useful for the nail changes, or for that matter, if anything is. The clinical dermatologists will be better informed on the subject. DISCLAIMER: The material contained here should not be considered a substitute for a physician. These are only general guidelines to help you think about the medical possibilities. You are encouraged to consult your own health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. Ask the Doctors website is at http://www.flora.org/ask-doctor/.