multiple skin problems

I have been diagnosed by doctors over the years with different skin conditions and viruses includeing  Psoriasis, keratosis pilaris, pilar cysts, keloids, genital warts, and Molluscum Contagiosum. I have also been told by professionals that I take longer to heal than average and I scar easily. I am concerned that there is a bigger problem causing these things to occur in/on my skin.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
All these skin problems are not related to each other and are independent. Psoriasis and genital warts is a long term chronic problem and pilar cysts, keloids and molluscum are not chronic. Psoriasis is a non-contagious disorder which affects the skin and joints.

It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. It can be treated but it commonly has recurrences also. So a regular treatment is required for this.Treatment options include Ointment and creams containing coal tar, dithranol (anthralin), corticosteroids like desoximetasone (Topicort), vitamin D3 analogues (for example, calcipotriol), and retinoids, Psoralen+UVA and PUVB therapy. Over time, psoriasis can become resistant to a specific therapy. Treatments may be periodically changed to prevent resistance developing (tachyphylaxis) and to reduce the chance of adverse reactions occurring.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
All these skin problems are not related to each other and are independent. Psoriasis and genital warts is a long term chronic problem and pilar cysts, keloids and molluscum are not chronic. Psoriasis is a non-contagious disorder which affects the skin and joints.

It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. It can be treated but it commonly has recurrences also. So a regular treatment is required for this.Treatment options include Ointment and creams containing coal tar, dithranol (anthralin), corticosteroids like desoximetasone (Topicort), vitamin D3 analogues (for example, calcipotriol), and retinoids, Psoralen+UVA and PUVB therapy. Over time, psoriasis can become resistant to a specific therapy. Treatments may be periodically changed to prevent resistance developing (tachyphylaxis) and to reduce the chance of adverse reactions occurring.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
All these skin problems are not related to each other and are independent. Psoriasis and genital warts is a long term chronic problem and pilar cysts, keloids and molluscum are not chronic. Psoriasis is a non-contagious disorder which affects the skin and joints.

It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. It can be treated but it commonly has recurrences also. So a regular treatment is required for this.Treatment options include Ointment and creams containing coal tar, dithranol (anthralin), corticosteroids like desoximetasone (Topicort), vitamin D3 analogues (for example, calcipotriol), and retinoids, Psoralen+UVA and PUVB therapy. Over time, psoriasis can become resistant to a specific therapy. Treatments may be periodically changed to prevent resistance developing (tachyphylaxis) and to reduce the chance of adverse reactions occurring.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
All these skin problems are not related to each other and are independent. Psoriasis and genital warts is a long term chronic problem and pilar cysts, keloids and molluscum are not chronic. Psoriasis is a non-contagious disorder which affects the skin and joints.

It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. It can be treated but it commonly has recurrences also. So a regular treatment is required for this.Treatment options include Ointment and creams containing coal tar, dithranol (anthralin), corticosteroids like desoximetasone (Topicort), vitamin D3 analogues (for example, calcipotriol), and retinoids, Psoralen+UVA and PUVB therapy. Over time, psoriasis can become resistant to a specific therapy. Treatments may be periodically changed to prevent resistance developing (tachyphylaxis) and to reduce the chance of adverse reactions occurring.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
All these skin problems are not related to each other and are independent. Psoriasis and genital warts is a long term chronic problem and pilar cysts, keloids and molluscum are not chronic. Psoriasis is a non-contagious disorder which affects the skin and joints.

It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. It can be treated but it commonly has recurrences also. So a regular treatment is required for this.Treatment options include Ointment and creams containing coal tar, dithranol (anthralin), corticosteroids like desoximetasone (Topicort), vitamin D3 analogues (for example, calcipotriol), and retinoids, Psoralen+UVA and PUVB therapy. Over time, psoriasis can become resistant to a specific therapy. Treatments may be periodically changed to prevent resistance developing (tachyphylaxis) and to reduce the chance of adverse reactions occurring.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.