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[|Human|] Hello doc, i am anil from Goa(India), suffering from psoriasis from past 5 yrs. Currently i am under allopathic treatment and doc is giving me medicines like emoderm cream, salytar solution,propysalic nf6,maxepa.i am 18 yrs old, wt is 54kg.  Plz suggest me about above medicines and suitable medicine for chronic plaque psoriasis
[|AI|]  Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor Plaque Psoriasis is characterized by the presence of well-defined, thick scaly plaques mainly involving the scalp, and extensor surfaces like elbow, knee, lower back unlike extensive psoriasis disease for which both oral and topical treatment is required, for limited disease topical treatment alone is effective. Specific treatment options for psoriasis plaques are topical steroid with or without salicylic acid, topical vitamin D analogues like calcitriol, calcipotriene etc. These are available in ointment form for plaques involving the body and in lotion form for scalp psoriasis. Besides specific remedies for psoriasis, moisturizers form an important part in the management of psoriasis because of the thick scaly nature of the plaques. Moisturizers enhance the penetration of topical active ingredients as well as prevents or delays side effects like skin atrophy etc. You have been on modern(a moisturizer), altar solution(coal tar+salicylic acid shampoo) and proposal NF 6ointment (steroid+salicylic acid ointment). I find it absolutely right and therefore, I would suggest that you continue with this prescription as advised by your doctor and follow up with your doctor every 2-4 weeks. Hope this helpsRegards