How to diagnose and treat Koebner phenomenon?
The first step involved in the diagnosis of the Koebner phenomenon is the evaluation of your skin. This evaluation is done by a dermatologist who specializes in treating skin diseases, such as Koebner phenomenon. Diagnosis is done based on the way your skin looks and your history with other skin disorders.
The same treatment methods are involved in the treatment of the Koebner phenomenon, psoriasis, and PsA. It would help to visit your dermatologist immediately when you start noticing symptoms of the disorder. If you are experiencing skin lesions, your dermatologist may recommend oral drugs, topical drugs, and ultraviolet light therapy. In most cases, psoriatic arthritis is treated by combining two or more drugs. Your dermatologist may recommend using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat mild cases of the phenomenon. Severe cases are treated with medications that help suppress the activity of the immune system.In some cases, your dermatologist may recommend steroid injections. The injection is administered directly into the affected joints. It will relieve symptoms of the Koebner phenomenon, such as inflammation. If the damage is severe, your doctor may recommend surgery to replace the joint.