Treatment: Any underlying infection must be sought and appropriately treated with the correct antibiotic therapy. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs are used to treat the arthritis. An ophthalmologist should be consulted to…
Chronic radiation dermatitis, in and of itself, does not require therapy unless the patient experiences severe tightness or hardness of the skin. In anecdotal reports, pentoxifylline has been successful in…
Oral systemic agents are also used for moderate to severe psoriasis. Methotrexate taken on a weekly basis has been used for years. Oral cyclosporine has been used with great success…
Guttate psoriasis is a variant of psoriasis that can occur after an infection, most notably a streptococcal bacterial infection. The guttate lesions develop soon after or during the infection and…
Pathogenesis: Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease caused by an abnormality within the cells of the immune system. There is a genetic susceptibility, and the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) Cw6 locus…
Treatment: Therapy is directed at preventive care. Routine cardiovascular and ophthalmological examinations can help keep hypertension and early signs of retinal disease in check. Retinal hemorrhages need to be treated…
Treatment: The main treatment for PUPPP is to give supportive care and to try to suppress the itching symptoms. There are no ill effects on the fetus, and expectant mothers…
Treatment: The first-line therapy is with oral corticosteroids. The use of steroid-sparing agents early in the course of the disease may help decrease steroid-induced side effects. Cyclophosphamide is the major…
Treatment: Therapy for PRP is difficult. Many agents have been used with varying degrees of success. Topical corticosteroid wet wraps, oral retinoids, and ultraviolet therapy have long been used as…
Treatment: No therapy is needed. Most cases are asymptomatic and mild. Pruritus can be treated with oral antihistamines and adjunctive topical steroids. The use of oral erythromycin, twice a day…
