Is there a cure for psoriasis?
100013
No, there is no cure, just treatments.
800649
I think the only thing that will really help is a laser treatment by the dermatologist. They are probably expensive too.
9303
Psoriasis can be controled butthere is  no way to predict  or prvent recurrences. Local application, photo theraphy, Medicine and ultraviolet irradiation, warm climate  to controll relapse, , Removing trigger factor if possible, are some of the measures.
616607
Ask your questions to the people who suffer from psorasis on Skincell Forums. They are the best people to ask.\n\nhttp://www.skincell.org/yabbse/index.php
175123
Oh good question! \n\nI had a friend who had psoriasis...he tried everything!\n\nTill one day he tried rose hip water...he purchased at the health food store...well it worke to clear it up by about 97%!\n\nGood luck, hope it works!
901695
Dear Friend :\nI am not a lady nor do have psoriasis. but i can suggest u the ayurvedic cure...first of all always use plain petroleum jelly after bath over whole body.  never let your skin dry and hair without oil. \n\ndo not take much oil and spicy food.  wake up early and go to bed early.\n\ntake "Haritaki Churna - Aerand Brust" once in a week. \n\ntake 2 tablets of arogya vardhini 2 times daily\ntake 2 tablets of mahamanjisthadi vati 2 times daily\n\nabove medicines must be taken for a long time.\nif possible u may go for panchkarma treatment i.e. virechana it will benefit u a lot.\n\ndont go for steroids.\n\nfollow it and tell me on sat0602@yahoo.co.in\n\nGet well soom/satyen
662946
I don't think there is any. Check out this link:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitiligo#Treatment
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There is no cure, but many different treatments, both topical (on the skin) and systemic (throughout the body), can clear psoriasis for periods of time. People often need to try out different treatments before they find one that works for them.\nThere are many effective topical treatments. While many can be purchased over the counter (OTC), others are available by prescription only. \n\nAnthralin\nThis prescription topical can be very effective in treating plaque psoriasis. It does not work as quickly or as thoroughly as superpotent topical steroids, but unlike steroids, it has no known long-term side effects. \n\nDovonex\nA form of synthetic vitamin D3 approved for treating psoriasis, available by prescription. It slows down the rate of skin cell growth, flattens psoriasis lesions and removes scale. Dovonex also can be used on the scalp and for nail psoriasis. \n\nSalicylic acid\nAlso known as "sal acid," salicylic acid helps remove scales and is often combined with topical steroids, anthralin or tar to enhance effectiveness. Available in both OTC and prescription forms. \n\nTar\nCoal tar is available over the counter in crude and refined forms to treat mild, moderate and severe psoriasis. For decades, tar was viewed as the "traditional" treatment for psoriasis, and it remains a safe, effective and readily available treatment option for many people. \n\nTazorac\nTazorac topical gel and cream (also known by its generic name tazarotene) are FDA-approved for treating plaque psoriasis. Tazorac is a vitamin A derivative and is also known as a topical retinoid. It is available by prescription. \n\nTopical steroids\nCorticosteroids, ordinarily called "steroids" by doctors and patients, are routinely used to treat psoriasis. Topical steroid medications can be very effective in controlling mild to moderate psoriasis lesions. They are easy to use and work relatively quickly. Most are available by prescription.
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It might be impossible, depending on why your skin is "bad." Chronic diseases of the skin will recur even if tissue is excised. Other chronic diseases will flare up in places where they never have before if the skin suffers some sort of trauma. \n\nI've been dealing with psoriasis since age 6. Over time, I've learned to manage it fairly well but there are some things I have completely ruled out or had ruled out for me. I've not considered plastic surgery, but I have considered getting tattooed. Unfortunately, were I to get one, it would likely cause my psoriasis to become active in an area where it hasn't been present before or to resume activity from years ago. I've been warned by a few artists and two doctors. Talk to your doctor and see what she/he has to say.
613121
Psoriasis is considered a autoimmune disease. As with any disease of this sort you need to get your immune system working again. To do this the proper nutrition is needed along with a environment that does not detract from the immune system. Look up "household toxins" and you will find tons of sites that will show you what I mean. I also use a excellent lotion that is very effective in helping such conditions. The last thing you need to do is detoxify your body and there are very effective antioxidants to do this. \nGood Luck!
185482
there are many ways to treat it but not cure it.\nhttp://www.arthritis.org/
529432
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841636
Yes. Your dermatologist can give you steroid pills and/or steroid injections that will help clear it up.
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I've been fighting psoriasis (very NON-localized!) for about four years now. \n\nBecause I sunburn so easily, my dermatologist has told me I should probably avoid it, but he usually tells psoriasis patients to get direct sunlight on the affected area for about 15 to 20 minutes a day.  \n\nI've used several prescription ointments (Donovex [vitamin D] and clobetasol propionate [a topical steroid]) with only moderate success.  Cyclosporan capsules gave me sleep apnea (which, fortunately, stopped when I quit taking them!). Light therapy (before I found my current dermatologist!) made a "crispy critter" out of me and made the problem about five times worse! My new doctor gave me a prescription for Soriataine pills, which I haven't had filled yet. I read about the side effects and decided to try something else first!\n\nAbout two and a half weeks ago I started using "Cocoon" Total Body Rejuvenating Emollient from AminoGenesis ($44 a bottle - lasts me about 12 days putting it on both legs and both arms, and assorted other spots twice a day!), which is expensive until you compare it to the prescription drugs usually used for psoriasis! It feels wonderful going on, smells nice, absorbs well, and isn't sticky. It works very slowly, but it's completely non-toxic (Hallelujah!), which cannot be said for ANY of the prescription meds I've used or been encouraged to try. My spots and patches are paler than they were when I started, and I'm starting to see small areas of skin that are almost normal skin color on my lower legs (where my psoriasis is so thick it looks like I'm wearing burgundy knee socks!). I'm going to give this stuff at least a 2-month trial. It is keeping my skin moisturized enough that I've not had a problem (so far) with flaking. It does nothing for the itching, but then neither have any of the other things I've tried! I ordered it from http://www.dermagirl.com  ... they offer free shipping and free samples with every order ... and their prices for this are the same as half a dozen other sites I checked. \n\nGood luck! Let me know if you find something that works wonders!!!
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There is no cure for sunburn except time and patience.  You can't speed up the tanning if you have a sunburn.  If you burn you have to tan slowly, especailly at first.   Hopefully you won't peel and the red will fade over a number of days.  I'd use lots of moisturizers and aloe vera over the next few days.\n\nI've included a website that has lots of good information about sunburn.  I know the feeling of it all too well.  You have my sympathy.
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No single treatment works for everyone. The goal is to find a treatment that works the best with the fewest side effects. Your doctor will look at what kind of psoriasis you have and recommend the treatment regimen that is best for you. \nFor localized disease, recent data support the combined use of topical corticosteroids with a noncorticosteroid agent (topical calcipotriene or tazarotene). For generalized disease, UVB phototherapy is an effective treatment that permits both rapid control and long-term maintenance. Use of low doses of acitretin (25mg qd or qod) potentiates both UVB and PUVA therapy. For patients unresponsive to phototherapy or who are not able to come on a regular basis, methotrexate is an effective alternative. Cyclosporine is useful, especially for short-term use in settings of acute exacerbation, but should be replaced by other modalities for long-term maintenance. Other agents that have a place in treatment of generalized psoriasis include hydroxyurea and mycophenolate mofetil.
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No, it can't be cured in the real sense of the term. U can get relieved of the symptoms, can at best also stall inflammation, but can't reverse the damage done. Beware of steroids being given to u in name of 'ayurveda', beacuse they work wonderfully initially, but as u withdraw, the condition worsens much more. And anyway long-term treatment has many side-effects- increased chance of glaucoma, weight gain, gynecomastia (development of breast tissue in males), hair loss, diabetes, hypertension, heart attcak, etc.