10 Best Psoriasis Treatment doctors in Mulund West, Mumbai - Updated 2024

No, Psoriasis is a skin condition and it cannot be transferred from one person to another.

The cost of Psoriasis treatment is difficult to determine as it completely depends on the severity of the skin condition. However, the Psoriasis instruments constitute of the major cost which ranges between $500 and $600.

The different types of Psoriasis are as follows :

• Plaque psoriasis - Thick red patches of skin.
• Nail psoriasis - Fungal infections of nail.
• Scalp psoriasis - Small patches beyond the hairline.
• Guttate psoriasis - Bacterial infection.
• Inverse psoriasis - Fungal infections under the skinfolds.
• Pustular psoriasis - White pustules surrounded by red skin.
• Erythrodermic psoriasis - Appears like a severe burn.

To know which type of Psoriasis do you possess, you need to pay a visit to your nearest Dermartologist. 

1. Topical treatment - Doctors recommend application of ointments like Salicylic acid, Steriod based creams, etc.. on the infected areas to provide relieve to patients.
2. Phototherapy - It is also known as "Light therapy" where the psoriasis is exposed to Sunlight or Ultraviolet B light to treat or reduce the effect of psoriasis.
3. Oral Medication - Doctors prescribe Retinoids or other drugs to improve the skin condition, to control the immune system and to reduce the effect of Psoriasis on the skin.
4. Natural Treatments - This treatment includes some significant changes in diet and lifestyle like deep sea salt bathing solutions, ointment of aloe vera etc.. but psoriasis cannot be healed solely on natural treatment.

• The type of treatment and dosage of medication differs with every skin type and hence one should refer a Dermatologist for further details.

The duration of Psoriasis treatment is subjective to the severity of the skin condition. With mild symptoms it might take 2-3 sessions of the doctor, however, in certain severe cases, regular visits after certain intervals are required to keep the condition of the skin under control.

Yes, due to advancements in the medical field, laser treatment is now a possible remedy for Psoriasis. It is recommended for mild-to-moderate symptoms. However, Laser treatment is not suitable for every person and every skin condition.

To determine if you are fit for this type of treatment you should pay a visit to your nearest dermatologist.