Question 1

i have diagnosed with nodular scabies i cannot get rid of it from my scalp (have had preexistis psoriasis in scalp) despite 4 rounds of oral ivermecti?

Accepted Answer

Oral plus topical: For encrusted scabies, you need to use oral Ivermectin along with topical permethrin. In addition, you must wash all of your clothes and bedding every day in hot water to kill the mites in the cloth. Scabies is tricky to treat sometimes but with time, a bit of care and patience it can be done, .

Question 2

it started with hives then turned into psoriasis like lesions, on my knees and elbows. some say psoriasis some say scabies.family doesn't have lesions?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: The areas involved are not typical for scabies but skin rash needs to be examined for a diagnosis to be made and even then it may not be easy.

Question 3

i was  hoping to get a prescription for  otezla  plaque psoriasis  to help my skin get back to normal after the scabies infestation  i had it would be so nice to have smooth skin again , i  also need something to  help nails, eyelashes and hair grow?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be improper to offer a prescription without examining you. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably a dermatologist. 
Wish you good health!

Question 4

i have a skin rash.on my arms and legs. red stretches with psoriasis like crusting. could this be an allergy to amoxicillin? i don't have scabies.

Accepted Answer

See derm: Amoxicillin  allergy usually does not cause a crusty rash.   You need to see a dermatologist if this has been a persistent or recurrent problem.

Question 5

my husband and i have been itching like crazy for awhile now. i have blisters on my hands. my 10-month-old has a rash and dry skin everywhere and a slight itch. weve tried scabies, lotion, eczema cream, psoriasis treatment, etc and nothing works.

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor, preferably a dermatologist.
 Wish you good health!

Question 6

i had bad eczema as a kid its been gone for years now but all of of sudden i have psoriasis now its not severe its mild but should i still be worried? should i go get tested for other things ? and if so what?

Accepted Answer

: There are now a number of excellent treatments for psoriasis. Discuss with your Derm. Psoriasis can have serious long term effects on your health.

Question 7

i see many places say 30% of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. but then when i actually read studies several large scale investigation only show 5-20% do. thats a big difference so why do many places still say 30%?

Accepted Answer

: In some cases people develop the arthritis before the skin eruptions of psoriasis actually appears. I wonder if some of the studies include these type of cases  retrospectively while other studies hadn't included them.

Question 8

how to cure psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

See a Rheumatologist: The causes of psoriasis,an abnormal excessive &amp; rapid growth of the epidermal layer of the skin arent fully known.Psoriasis isnt purely a skin disorder &amp; can have a negative impact on many organ systems.So you should see a specialist.While no cure is available for psoriasis,there are many treatments.Topical agents are used for mild disease, phototherapy for moderate &amp; systemic agents for severe dz

Question 9

is all psoriasis alike?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis alike: Psoriasis can be mild or severe; it can affect only one part of the skin; it can affect the nails; it can aggect the genital; it can affect the mucous membranes. It can affect the scalp. It can itch; it can burn. It truly id a heartbreak.

Question 10

what is contact psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

See details: This is really a form of contact dermatitis. It is a skin rash that results usually from an allergic reaction and that rash resembles psoriasis.

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I have diagnosed with nodular scabies i cannot get rid of it from my scalp (have had preexistis psoriasis in scalp) despite 4 rounds of oral ivermecti?

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It started with hives then turned into psoriasis like lesions, on my knees and elbows. some say psoriasis some say scabies.family doesn't have lesions?

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I was hoping to get a prescription for otezla plaque psoriasis to help my skin get back to normal after the scabies infestation i had it would be so nice to have smooth skin again , i also need something to help nails, eyelashes and hair grow?

A member asked:

I have a skin rash.on my arms and legs. red stretches with psoriasis like crusting. could this be an allergy to amoxicillin? i don't have scabies.

A member asked:

My husband and i have been itching like crazy for awhile now. i have blisters on my hands. my 10-month-old has a rash and dry skin everywhere and a slight itch. weve tried scabies, lotion, eczema cream, psoriasis treatment, etc and nothing works.

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I had bad eczema as a kid its been gone for years now but all of of sudden i have psoriasis now its not severe its mild but should i still be worried? should i go get tested for other things ? and if so what?

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I see many places say 30% of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. but then when i actually read studies several large scale investigation only show 5-20% do. thats a big difference so why do many places still say 30%?

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