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Since when r you having this?What r other symptoms that you r experiencing?
By doing what like walking, exertion- itching increases or decreases in intensity. For how much time it remains?
It can be because of dermatitis/ eczema or allergy or dryness or fungal infection or psoaiasis etc. I need details of case n preferably pics of affected area. In the meanwhile follow this
moisturize frequently. Coconut oil and glycerine are good options.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or h...more
By doing what like walking, exertion- itching increases or decreases in intensity. For how much time it remains?
It can be because of dermatitis/ eczema or allergy or dryness or fungal infection or psoaiasis etc. I need details of case n preferably pics of affected area. In the meanwhile follow this
moisturize frequently. Coconut oil and glycerine are good options.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or h...more
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Alopecia areata (aa) causes hair loss in small, round patches that may go away on their own, or may last for many years. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
Alopecia areata (aa) causes hair loss in small, round patches that may go away on their own, or may last for many years. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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Sorry to learn that your daughter is having vasculitis
Treatment
Treatment focuses on controlling the inflammation with medications and resolving any underlying disease that triggered your vasculitis. For your vasculitis, you may go through two treatment phases — first stopping the inflammation and then preventing relapse (maintenance therapy).
Both phases involve prescription drugs. Which drugs and how long you need to take them depend on the type of vasculitis, the organs involved ...more
Treatment
Treatment focuses on controlling the inflammation with medications and resolving any underlying disease that triggered your vasculitis. For your vasculitis, you may go through two treatment phases — first stopping the inflammation and then preventing relapse (maintenance therapy).
Both phases involve prescription drugs. Which drugs and how long you need to take them depend on the type of vasculitis, the organs involved ...more
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Treatment for Churg?Strauss syndrome includes glucocorticoids (such as prednisolone) and other immunosuppressive drugs (such as azathioprine and cyclophosphamide). In many cases, the disease can be put into a type of chemical remission through drug therapy, but the disease is chronic and lifelong
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No cure exists for psoriatic arthritis, so treatment focuses on controlling inflammation in your affected joints to prevent joint pain and disability.
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Drugs used to treat psoriatic arthritis include:
NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Over-the-counter NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Stronger NSAIDs are available by prescription. Side effects may include stomach ir...more
Medications
Drugs used to treat psoriatic arthritis include:
NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Over-the-counter NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Stronger NSAIDs are available by prescription. Side effects may include stomach ir...more
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Lipid myopathies (lm) are a group of muscular diseases with onset in all ages, due in most cases to enzymatic errors of lipid metabolism. Lm often, but not always, are characterized by lipid storage in muscle biopsy. Immunomodulatory/immunosuppressant drugs such as methotrexate, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, azathioprine, mycophenolate, rituximab and intravenous (ivig) or subcutaneous (subqig) immunoglobulin.
Corticosteroids such as prednisone or methylprednisolone.
Corticosteroids such as prednisone or methylprednisolone.
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The causes of Crohn's disease are not known. Diet and stress were once believed to be responsible. However, we now know that these may aggravate the disease, but they do notcause it. Research suggests that a malfunctioning immune system, genetics, and environment may be factors in the development of the disease.
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You are on aspirin, which is a blood thinner. It causes excessive bleeding post extraction, so it should be stopped 3 days before extraction of the tooth and 3 days post extraction. You are also on immunosuppresant drugs i. E. Azathioprine and ciclosporin which is suppressing your immune system, to fight infection. You should be admitted, put on intravenous antibiotics pre and post extraction. You are also on wysolone, a corticosteroid. It should be doubled before extraction to avoid adrenal cri...more
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We will wait for your blood report.
There are no specific medications that treat myositis. However, corticosteroids such as prednisone (Rayos) are often prescribed. Doctors often prescribe this drug with immunosuppressant drugs such as azathioprine (Azasan) and methotrexate (Trexall).
Due to the nature of this disease, it may take several changes in your therapy for a doctor to find the right treatment plan for you. Work with your doctor until the best course of action is achieved.
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There are no specific medications that treat myositis. However, corticosteroids such as prednisone (Rayos) are often prescribed. Doctors often prescribe this drug with immunosuppressant drugs such as azathioprine (Azasan) and methotrexate (Trexall).
Due to the nature of this disease, it may take several changes in your therapy for a doctor to find the right treatment plan for you. Work with your doctor until the best course of action is achieved.
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