cure/precautions in psoriasis

A young girl (15) in the family is suffering from psoriasis which is very painful. Please tell any treatment centers in around Delhi. What precautions are reqd in day to day life to get rid of this dieseas.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease which presents as red, scaly patches appearing on the skin. For mild disease topical (skin applied) creams, lotions, and sprays like coal tar, dithranol (anthralin), corticosteroids like desoximetasone (Topicort), fluocinonide, vitamin D3 analogues (for example, calcipotriol), and retinoids may be very effective and safe to use. For severe disease, it may require systemic or total body treatments such as pills, light treatments, or injections like methotrexate, cyclosporine, fluoruracil and retinoids. Then phototherapy can also be used.

I suggest you to consult her dermatologist and discuss these treatment options with her. There is no specific diet for psoriasis.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.