Psoriasis support — online & Mumbai clinic
Psoriasis is a long-term condition that comes in waves: thick, scaly patches on the elbows, knees, scalp or lower back that calm down and then flare again with stress, winter, an infection or for no clear reason. Dr. Nidhi Kataria, MD (Hom), offers individualised homeopathic care as support alongside your dermatologist's treatment, with honest expectations about what it can and cannot do.
Care by Dr. Nidhi Kataria, MD (Homoeopathy) — read her full profile and qualifications
Plaque psoriasis on the elbows, knees, shins and lower back; scalp psoriasis that is often mistaken for stubborn dandruff; small drop-like patches that follow a throat infection; thickened or pitted nails; painful cracks on the palms and soles; and patches that flare every winter or during stressful periods.
Two people with psoriasis rarely receive the same homeopathic medicine. Dr. Nidhi asks where the patches are, whether they itch, burn or crack, what weather, sunlight, stress, illness and food do to them, and about sleep, digestion, family history and everything already tried, including steroid creams and tablets. For an online consultation, clear photos in natural light are enough.
Psoriasis naturally moves between flares and quieter phases, and no system of medicine can promise that it will never return. The aim is fewer and milder flares, less itching and scaling, and longer quiet phases. A long-standing case is usually reviewed over three to six months against agreed markers and dated photos before deciding whether the plan is working.
Keep your dermatologist, your prescribed creams and any tablets or injections. Stopping steroid or other psoriasis treatment suddenly can set off a severe rebound flare. Homeopathic medicines are taken alongside; any change to conventional treatment is made by the doctor who prescribed it, based on how your skin is doing.
Photos of the affected areas, the names of the creams, shampoos and medicines you use, any biopsy or blood reports, and a rough history: when it began, what the worst flares followed, and whether nails or joints are involved. Simple daily skin care and trigger management are discussed as part of the plan.
Redness or scaling spreading over most of the body, pus-filled spots with fever or feeling unwell, or rapidly worsening skin needs urgent dermatology or hospital care. Swollen, stiff or painful joints, especially in the morning, should be assessed by a rheumatologist, because psoriasis can also involve the joints.
Short answers before you book.
No honest doctor can promise that. Psoriasis is a long-term condition that tends to relapse, whichever system of medicine is used. What treatment aims for is fewer and milder flares and longer quiet phases, reviewed over months. You will get a realistic assessment of your own case in the first consultation.
No, and please do not stop them suddenly on your own — abrupt withdrawal can make psoriasis flare badly. Share everything you use during the consultation. Homeopathic medicines are taken alongside, and any change to your prescription is your dermatologist's decision.
No. Psoriasis is not an infection and cannot be passed on by touch, shared towels or swimming. It is linked to the immune system and often runs in families.
Usually yes. Clear, well-lit photos of the patches, scalp and nails together with a detailed history give enough to work with, and medicines are couriered where possible. If something needs to be examined in person or biopsied, you will be asked to see a dermatologist locally.
Skin changes slowly, and psoriasis also shifts with the seasons, so a long-standing case is normally reviewed over three to six months. Dated photos and a note of flares make the review objective. If there is no meaningful change by the agreed review point, the case is re-taken rather than repeating the same prescription.
No blanket restriction list. If alcohol, smoking or a particular food reliably comes before your flares, moderating it helps whichever system of medicine you use. Practical, realistic guidance is part of the plan.
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