Question 1

i've been using elocon cream on very small parts of face to treat psoriasis for 7 years. would this cause my face shape to change or my collagen to loosen and make my skin look older? i've only been using it near nose and eyebrow?

Accepted Answer

: Continued use of any steroid  cream can lead to some atrophy of the area being treated. There are other non-steroid creams to treat psoriasis. See a dermatologist for evaluation of this rash { it might be seborrheic dermatitis } and seek treatment with a non steroid cream.

Question 2

can any herbal supplements help psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no dramatic result with any herbal supplement. Nutritional supplements are sometimes helpful in relieving psoriasis such as fish oil supplements. Diet plays a factor in small percentage wheat sensitivity is a trigger.

Question 3

want to take tumeric for psoriasis but need to know drug and supplement interaction?

Accepted Answer

No one pill for ills: If you have psoriasis you have an upset immune system. You may want to try looking to causes like leaky gut and food sensitivities rather than the ineffective western approach of "treating" the symptoms.

Question 4

months ago derm told me that it would be good if i use proscutan cream (d-vitam supplemented cream) for psoriasis. now, he told me not to start using it and use diprosal instead. as i searched, diprosal is steroid. so, it is stronger than proscutan?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, steroid cream or ointment is used to treat psoriasis, not vitamin D cream.

Question 5

doc says i might be developing psoriasis and psa like my father as crp is 5.5. s calcium came 8.4. is this low? will calcium+vit d supplements help?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: Calcium and vitamin D are appropriate treatment for the lab values. Vitamin D may also help with psoriasis, in case you have it.

Question 6

in additional to using topical products, can taking vitamin a supplement help with acne and psoriasis ?

Accepted Answer

: There are very good treatments that work for psoriasis and would use them first.  Beware of supplements as those who sell them do not have to prove they are either safe or effective. They often have stuff in them you may not want. Viagra, narcotics, licorice etc. See and be guided by a Dermatologist.

Question 7

hello, 
i've recently been diagnosed by a dermatologist with psoriasis on my scalp.  what foods should i avoid? what should i eat more of?  are there any supplements that may help? other than the topical steroid i was prescribed, what home remedies can al

Accepted Answer

Not related to food: Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder which has no known link to food and supplements will not likely help . Shampoos containing coal tar may help but it is messy and smelly.

Question 8

how safe and effective is taking herbal supplements of turmeric, ginger, omega 3, green tea, and garlic to fight inflammation caused by psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Not very: Don't get your hopes up or spend much money on stuff like this. There's no law against promoting these in glitzy "natural healing" sites. It may work. You will probably just be out the money.

Question 9

i am having a really bad odour no matter how much i take care of myself. is my body trying to tell me that theres sonething wrong or its because of lthe food i eat. i am a 38yo mom. i am taking collagen and vit. c supplements. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Body odor?: You don't say the apparent source of the odor. Bad breath? Intestinal gas and feces? Body odor? Vaginal odor? All have different causes, and sometimes no cause can be identified.  If body, breath, etc see your doctor for a general health check-up. If vaginal, get checked for bacterial vaginosis and other genital infecstions.

Question 10

do collagen supplements work !?

Accepted Answer

For what: your question could be a bit more specific--for injections it can help for cosmetic purposes.  For taking it for arthritis or to support joints, there is no good data that it does anything.  Avoiding smoking will help project the collagen in your body.

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A member asked:

I've been using elocon cream on very small parts of face to treat psoriasis for 7 years. would this cause my face shape to change or my collagen to loosen and make my skin look older? i've only been using it near nose and eyebrow?

A member asked:

Can any herbal supplements help psoriasis?

A member asked:

Want to take tumeric for psoriasis but need to know drug and supplement interaction?

A member asked:

Months ago derm told me that it would be good if i use proscutan cream (d-vitam supplemented cream) for psoriasis. now, he told me not to start using it and use diprosal instead. as i searched, diprosal is steroid. so, it is stronger than proscutan?

A member asked:

Doc says i might be developing psoriasis and psa like my father as crp is 5.5. s calcium came 8.4. is this low? will calcium+vit d supplements help?

A member asked:

In additional to using topical products, can taking vitamin a supplement help with acne and psoriasis ?

A member asked:

Hello, i've recently been diagnosed by a dermatologist with psoriasis on my scalp. what foods should i avoid? what should i eat more of? are there any supplements that may help? other than the topical steroid i was prescribed, what home remedies can al

A member asked:

How safe and effective is taking herbal supplements of turmeric, ginger, omega 3, green tea, and garlic to fight inflammation caused by psoriasis?

A member asked:

I am having a really bad odour no matter how much i take care of myself. is my body trying to tell me that theres sonething wrong or its because of lthe food i eat. i am a 38yo mom. i am taking collagen and vit. c supplements. what could be wrong?

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Do collagen supplements work !?

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