Best Psoriasis Treatment in Delhi by Dr. Rohit Batra
Psoriasis can be a painful and frustrating condition to deal with. At DermaWorld, we understand this & are committed to providing the best Psoriasis treatment in Delhi. Our team of experienced dermatologists will take you through a step-by-step process that is tailored to your specific symptoms & needs.
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Dealing with Psoriasis: What You Need to Know?
If you are experiencing those itchy, red patches that are not going away even after making all kinds of efforts like applying home remedies or various ointments, it can be real frustrating. At DermaWorld, we see how psoriasis is a lot more than just having dry skin.
It’s a kind of regular thought that keeps moving in the head and makes people feel self-conscious about how their skin looks to others.
We are here to support you, help you & guide you about how to manage the condition & how to go with the treatment.
How We Identify Different Types of Psoriasis?
Types
We often find that psoriasis looks different on everyone who walks through our doors.
- Plaque psoriasis
- Inverse psoriasis
Most people have “plaque” psoriasis—those thick patches on elbows and knees. But one cannot even imagine that it can hide under the hair, which means the scalp is also an area that can suffer.
A lot of people suffering from psoriasis visit us with the thought in mind that they are suffering from a mild issue like dandruff, but in real, it is much thicker and itchier than normal dandruff.
We also see “inverse” psoriasis, which shows up in skin folds like armpits. Because those areas are moist, you don’t get the scales, just very red, sore skin. Then there’s “guttate” psoriasis, which looks like tiny red drops all over your back or chest, often after you’ve had a bad sore throat.
Whether it’s these thick scales or the “drop-like” spots of guttate psoriasis, we make sure to get the diagnosis right before we start any treatment plan.
Treatment of Psoriasis Explained by Dr. Rohit Batra
Q & A Related to Scalp Psoriasis by Dr. Rohit Batra (in Hindi)
Why your skin is acting this way?
In a normal body, your skin cells take about a month to grow and fall off. With psoriasis, your body tries to do that whole process in just a few days. Since the old skin can’t fall off fast enough, it piles up. That is what creates those thick, silvery scales.
In India, we see this a lot in adults, but it can really show up at any age. It’s a long-term thing, but that doesn’t mean you have to be miserable every day. The goal is to get your skin to a point where you forget you even have it.
The Delhi factor: Why it gets worse here?
Living in Delhi adds some specific challenges. Our winters are incredibly dry. That dry air sucks the moisture right out of your skin, which makes psoriasis patches crack and bleed. Then there is the stress of city life. Stress is like fuel for psoriasis. When you are burnt out, your skin is usually the first thing to react. Even a small scratch or a tattoo can trigger a new patch—this is something we call the Koebner phenomenon.
How we actually handle treatment?
Treatment
We don’t just give everyone the same tube of cream. We look at how much of your body is covered and how it’s affecting your life.
- The basics: We start with specialized ointments that slow down that cell growth.
- Light therapy: This is a big help for people with patches all over. We use a specific UV light in the clinic that calms the skin down without the risks of a tanning bed.
- Modern Biologics: Biologics have changed everything. They are injections that stop the problem at the source in your immune system. For many of our patients, this is the only thing that finally cleared their skin completely.
What about your Diet?
Diet
I get asked about food every single day. There isn’t a “magic” vegetable that cures psoriasis, but we do know that junk food makes inflammation worse. I usually suggest a Mediterranean style of eating—lots of fish, walnuts, and green veggies. Also, watch the alcohol. It can make your medicine less effective and trigger a flare-up faster than almost anything else.
FAQs: What my patients always ask?
FAQs
Is it ever going to go away?
There isn’t a “permanent” cure yet, but we can get you into “remission.” That means your skin stays clear for a long time—sometimes years—before you see another patch.
Can I still go swimming?
Yes, but chlorine can be drying. I tell my patients to put on a thin layer of petroleum jelly before getting in the pool and to rinse off and moisturize the second they get out.
Will my kids get it?
It runs in families, but it’s not a guarantee. Just because you have the genes doesn’t mean your children will definitely have the symptoms.
Does sunlight help?
A little bit of natural sun can be good, but don’t overdo it. A bad sunburn can actually cause your psoriasis to spread to new areas.
What should I use at home?
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Use thick, goopy creams that don’t have any scent. If it’s in a bottle you can pump, it’s probably too thin. Look for things in a jar.
You don’t have to hide your skin under long sleeves all year. Let’s sit down, look at what’s going on, and get you a plan that actually clears things up.