Pityriasis and warm sulphur water

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My mother has pityriasis (the actual type of it was not communicated by the doctor). She would like to know if bathing in hot sulphur water would help with the treatment or it is not recommended.

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Dr. Sujaya S N Dermatologist 22 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sujaya S N

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I do not believe sulfur soaks will help relieve any skin condition. Piyriasis just means scaling and not a diagnosis per se. Unless she is allergic to sulphur, soaks like that can have a relaxing effect only.

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Kindly confirm the diagnosis from your dermatologist.

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