PsoriasisIt is a common chronic disease with a long course of disease, and the process requires long-term medication, but it does not require lifelong medication. So,To what extent can I stop taking the drug after psoriasis recovery? Today, Luo Yan, a doctor at Shanghai Huashan Hospital, will answer for you.
* The purpose of psoriasisControl the condition, alleviate symptoms, reduce** and improve the quality of life of patients。After these goals are met, the patient may consider discontinuing the drug. In general, the drug can be discontinued when psoriasis has recovered to:
1.Lesions are largely absent or significantly reduced: A person with psoriasis is considered to have improved significantly when the lesions are mostly or completely gone,** returning to normal or near-normal. At this point, the patient can gradually reduce the dose or stop the drug.
2.Symptoms are stable: Stable symptoms of psoriasis means that there is no obvious recurrence or aggravation of the condition, and the patient does not have obvious symptoms such as itching and pain. When symptoms have stabilized for a period of time, patients may consider discontinuing the drug for observation.
3.Immune function is restored: Psoriasis is associated with abnormal immune function, so restoring immune function is also one of the important indicators of drug discontinuation. When the patient's immune function gradually returns to normal, discontinuation of the drug may be considered.
It should be noted that psoriasis is a disease that is prone to **, and stopping the drug does not mean completely**. After stopping the drug, patients need to continue to maintain good lifestyle and eating habits, and go to the hospital for regular check-ups and follow-upsin order to detect changes and signs of the condition in time.
In summary, discontinuation of psoriasis should be considered when the lesions have largely disappeared or significantly decreased, symptoms have stabilized, and immune function has recovered. ButDiscontinuation of the drug needs to be done gradually and under the guidance of a doctor